Humanities and Social Sciences

$50,000 stipend per year

$40,000 per year for related research expenses and research assistants

$5,000 to the University for administration of the award

Candidate must hold a PhD.

Candidate must be employed by a Canadian university during the tenure of the Fellowship.

Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or be otherwise legally permitted to work in Canada.

Candidate must be nominated by the University.

An application consists of:

• the candidate's CV
• a current research program
• a letter of nomination
• two referees

Submit nomination forms to fellowship-bourses@bankofcanada.ca

$30,000 stipend per year; Two-year term subject to an annual confirmation process

Candidate must have received their PhD within the last 10 years.

Candidate must be employed by a Canadian university with a program in economics or business/finance as an assistant or associate professor.

Canadian citizen, permanent residents of Canada or be otherwise legally permitted to work in Canada.

Candidate must be nominated by the University.

An application consists of:

• the candidate's CV
• a research program
• a letter of nomination
• two referees

Submit nomination forms to fellowship-bourses@bankofcanada.ca

EUR 100,000 

The candidate must be proposed by a renowned scientific personality.

An application consists of:

• The  recommendation letter

• The CV  and a list of publications

• The abstract (4 pages maximum) of the research work that justifies the award

This folder is to be sent in 2 hard copies by post to:

Secrétariat de la Fondation FYSSEN, 194 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

$25,000 for each award

Candidates must be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status.

Candidates do not need to be living in Canada when they are nominated.

Varies by award.

Candidates must be nominated by a recognized Canadian specialist in the visual or media arts or fine craft.

http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/governor-generals-awards-in-visual-and-media-arts

Nominees may be citizens of any country.

Posthumous or self-nominations not accepted.

Unless withdrawn by the nominator, a nomination is valid for three competitions.

• Full statement explaining the reasons for the nomination;
• Copy of the nominee's full curriculum vitae;
• A maximum of four letters of recommendation;
• A maximum of five publications. Publications written in a language other than English or French should be accompanied by a one-page statement in one of the official languages of Canada, explaining the content and significance of the publications.

http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/governor-general-international-award-canadian-studies.php

A plaque

The candidates should be a resident in Canada at the time of the contribution.

The contribution must have made, or must be likely to make, a distinct and valuable contribution to the advancement of accounting thought.

The contribution may be involved in any aspect of public, industrial, or governmental accounting or academia.

Candidates must be nominated by any informed person or group, especially colleagues, departmental committees, other researchers, and provincial or national societies.

The application package must include:

• the candidate's name
• a clear identification of the body of work to be considered
• a brief statement describing how the body of work meets the criteria

NOK $6,000,000 (approximately $575,000 USD)

Candidates have made an outstanding contribution to research in the arts and humanities, social science, law or theology.

Candidate must be a scholar holding positions at universities or other research institutions.

In the nomination form, please provide the following:

• A statement of 1000-3000 characters (incl. spaces), explaining why the candidate should receive the Holberg Prize.
• The candidate’s CV and publication list.
• Names of three possible referees who know the candidate's work and who can provide additional information if needed. 

http://www.holbergprisen.no/en/holberg-international-memorial-prize.html

$3,000 per month; One to five month terms

Candidates must either have a PhD or be a doctoral candidate at the dissertation stage.

Candidates apply directly to the sponsor.

An application consists of:

• a cover sheet
• a project description and description of specific Huntington materials to be consulted
• the candidate's CV (3 pages)
• two or three letters of recommendation

November 15 (annually)

http://www.huntington.org/fellowships/

USD $10,000; a diploma; a commemorative medal

The candidate must be a renowned educator, an authority in the field of teaching, or to a legislator of education policies who has had a significant influence on the advancement in the scope of culture for mankind.

Candidates must be nominated by one of the following authorities: the president or prime minister, ministers of science and technology or culture and education, directors of institutes, organizations or universities, members of the world cultural council, and outstanding personalities in science and culture.

Nomination requirements:

• Nomination letter,
• two reference letters,
• one or two page resume (grounds for nominating the candidate and important achievements for the benefit of mankind),
• three page CV,
• list of 10 most important papers,
• list of all publications,
• recent colour photograph.

USD $25,000; a medal

Candidates must have produced a body of published work that reflects scholarly excellence and a lasting contribution to racial, ethnic and/or religious relations anywhere in the world.

Candidates need not be American citizens or reside in the U.S.

Candidates must be nominated.

Online submission.

An application consists of:

• the nominator’s name, current affiliation and contact information;
• the candidate’s name, current affiliation and contact information;
• an explanation of the rationale for the candidate’s selection;
• a list of the candidate’s most important scholarly works relevant to consideration for the prize; and,
• a biographical statement or curriculum vitae may be included but is not required.

https://www.brandeis.edu/gittlerprize/criteria.html

Stipend of USD $5,000 per month for up to 11 months

Candidates must have received a terminal advanced degree within the past seven years in the humanities, social sciences or in a professional field such as architecture or law.

Candidates may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals.

An application consists of:

• a research proposal;
• a project summary;
• the candidate's CV; and,
• three letters of reference.

Opportunities by competition: Kluge Fellowships; Kluge Fellowship in Digital Studies; Jay I. Kislak Fellowships for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas; David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality; and the Jon B. Lovelace Fellowship for the Study of the Alan Lomax Collection.

Candidates apply directly to sponsor

http://www.loc.gov/loc/kluge/fellowships/kluge.html

USD $1,000; a plaque; a featured lecture at the annual convention

Candidates should have made "outstanding contributions to the development and integration of psychological research and social action."

Self-nominations are eligible.

Candidates may either be nominated or self-nominated.

An application consists of:

• contact information;
• the candidate's CV; and,
• a short statement of recommendation.

USD $10,000; a diploma; a commemorative medal

The candidate must be a renowned artist, sculptor, writer, poet, cinematographer, photographer, architect, musician or other performing artist, whose work constitutes a significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world.

Candidates must be nominated by one of the following authorities: the president or prime minister, ministers of science and technology or culture and education, directors of institutes, organizations or universities, members of the world cultural council, and outstanding personalities in science and culture.

March 10, 2023 (anticipated, biennially)

http://www.consejoculturalmundial.org/awards/world-award-of-arts/

$50,000 (two prizes)

Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Candidates must have made a substantial and distinguished contribution over a significant period.

Candidates must be nominated by either an individual or an organization.

An application consists of:

• the candidate's CV;
• a brief biography and description of contribution;
• one letter of nomination; and,
• a maximum of six reference letters.

November 1 (annually)

http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/molson-prizes

Amounts vary depending on the needs of the Fellow

Candidates must hold a doctorate or an equivalent scholarly credential.

Both young and senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication.

Candidates may be from any nation and institution.

Applicants may apply directly to sponsor.

An application consists of:

• the completed application form;
• the candidate's CV (4 pages);
• bibliography (2 pages);
• a project proposal (1000 words); and,
• three letters of recommendation.

Application must be completed online.

http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fellowships/appltoc.htm

Up to $150,000 over three years for research, travel, and networking

$15,000 travel allowance to cover the cost of participation in Foundation events

Candidates are primarily but not exclusively Canadian academics in the humanities and social sciences.

Researchers active in a field of the humanities and social sciences related to one or more of the Foundation's four themes.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of foreign countries legally allowed to reside in Canada for the funding period.

Candidates can apply directly to the sponsor.

An application consists of:

• the candidate's CV (max 10 pages);
• 2 page personal presentation and professional presentation;
• a nomination letter; and,
• an interview in Montreal (at own cost).

Submit nomination forms to fellowship@trudeaufoundation.ca

February 22, 2020 (anticipated)

http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/programs/fellowships

USD $200,000; a gold medallion

Candidates must be a living individual or a public or private institution of any nation.

• Full names, addresses, etc. of Nominee (choose individual or institution, not both) and Nominator. All nomination forms must include the home and/or mobile number of the nominee. The nomination form can be found below in two pdf versions, one that is static and one that is fillable.
• A one to two-page summary of the individual’s or institution’s accomplishments, discovery, improvement, or other contribution for which the award is proposed, including links to appropriate websites and works.
• A list of three to five individuals (please include a contact name, organization, and email address) who would be ready to provide reference letters if the nomination is advanced to the short-list.
• In the case of a nomination for an individual, a Curriculum Vitae should be attached with links to appropriate publications, reports, and websites featuring the unique contribution(s) for which the nomination is being made. Nominations for an organization, please provide a brochure or datasheet, links to the website, all relevant data, and any additional information in support of the nomination.