Ukraine Emergency Doctoral Student Fellowship in the Humanities
One fellowship of at least $40,000 is awarded to an academically outstanding PhD student who, at the time of application, is enrolled at any Ukrainian university in a doctoral program in the Humanities. The area of research must focus on any aspect of Ukrainian history, language, and/or culture, the Holodomor, Holocaust Studies, Genocide Studies, human rights and/or social justice. Preference will be given to Ukrainian citizens.
Applicants must submit the following in English:
- an up-to-date academic CV;
- a one-page letter of intent describing your research plans while at the University of Victoria;
- a clear statement of addressing the fit of your research to the Faculty of Humanities and the ways in which it aligns with the study of Ukrainian history, language, and/or culture, the Holomodor, Holocaust Studies, Genocide Studies, human rights and/or social justice.
The successful applicant must have a conversational command of English in order to participate in the intellectual life of the university, as the University of Victoria is an English speaking institution. The successful applicant will be provided an official affiliation with the University of Victoria, access to its library facilities, and an office at the UVic Centre for Global Studies. They will also be provided with a peer mentor and a faculty mentor. The student will be welcomed into the intellectual life of the Centre, the Faculty and the University.
Application must be submitted to the Faculty of Humanities by June 30, 2022, care of the Associate Dean Research at humsassistant@uvic.ca. The duration of the Fellowship is one year and may assist with (return) airfare, medical insurance and other living expenses. Approval of the recipient will be made by the Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Humanities.
Amount
Varies
Application deadline
June 30
Eligibility
Normally, the minimum requirement for consideration is an A- average and any additional criteria that has been established by the donor. Application details, deadlines and eligibility criteria are all listed in the award description. Unless otherwise noted in the award description, you must be a full-time graduate student.How to apply
Applicants must submit the following in English:
- an up-to-date academic CV;
- a one-page letter of intent describing your research plans while at the University of Victoria;
- a clear statement of addressing the fit of your research to the Faculty of Humanities and the ways in which it aligns with the study of Ukrainian history, language, and/or culture, the Holomodor, Holocaust Studies, Genocide Studies, human rights and/or social justice.
Retaining funding
Ongoing UVic graduate funding requires students to maintain a minimum level of academic standing and some ongoing maintenance.