FAQs for Fellowships 2026-2027

1. When is the deadline to apply?

  • November 20, 2026

2. Are international PhD scholars enrolled at universities outside Canada eligible to apply?

  • Yes, we are excited to welcome international students to our program. Please see our alumni page for past recipients.

3. What is the minimum required stay at the Centre? Are shorter research visits permitted?

  • There is no minimum, but we recommend no shorter than 2 weeks to get the most out of your visit. However, funding will be pro-rated for the length of stay and contributions at the time.

4. Are supplementary funding opportunities available to support international travel and living expenses?

5. Do my supervisors/references need to be from the University of Victoria?

  • If you are a University of Victoria member, at least one of your supervisors or references should be a University of Victoria Faculty Member
  • If you are from outside the university, you may use your current supervisor and someone else who can adjudicate your research

6. Can my funding be combined with another award?

  • Absolutely. The fellowship funding will not be a liveable amount to stay in Victoria. We encourage you to supplement with funding.

7. Is the funding the CFGS is offering enough to live in Victoria?

  • The fellowship funding will not be a liveable amount to stay in Victoria. We encourage you to supplement with funding.

8. When is the best time to come if I can only stay for a short time?

  • The university semesters run from September through April. The summer session starts in May. It is normally the time we run our seminar series and weekly events. We suggest this timing for networking and connecting. However, stays outside of this time are still welcome.

9. What is the Aspiration Post-doctoral Fellowship?

10. What is available to SSHRC Postdoctoral fellows?

  • Postdoctoral fellows who already hold a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship may apply for the $2,000 top-up if they hold their fellowship with CFGS for a duration of 12-24 months.
  • Please visit the SSHRC website for information on postdoctoral fellowships offered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

11. Can post-docs apply if they are not SSHRC funded or Aspiration 2030 candidates?