CFUW - Legacy Fellowship
NOTE: The deadline for this award has passed (Wednesday, January 10, 2024)
Dedicated in 2020 to Susan Murphy (1950-2019).
Susan Murphy served as a Past National President of CFUW (2010-2014). She was also a Past Chair of the CFUW Charitable Trust Board (2012-2016).
The Fellowship is awarded to a woman who has completed one calendar year of a doctoral program, at the time of application. The PhD thesis research/project must focus on advancing gender equality. It is not restricted to a specific field of studies. The Fellowship is tenable in Canada or abroad and is awarded biennially.
Deadline
- January 17
Value
- $5,000
Criteria
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The PhD thesis research/project must focus on advancing gender equality. It is not restricted to a specific field of studies.
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Some examples falling within our criteria:
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Thesis/project in the field of Law or International Law on access to justice for Aboriginal women.
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Thesis/project in the field of International Development on an intersectional feminist approach to international cooperation.
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Thesis/project in the field of Philosophy in Pharmacy on sex and gender bias in clinical research.
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Thesis/project in the field of Computer Science focusing on exploring the gender bias in big data.
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The PhD thesis/project must be well defined in terms of objectives, implementation, and expected results.
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Applicants must have completed one calendar year of a doctoral program, at the time of application.
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The PhD thesis/project must be well defined in terms of objectives, implementation, and expected results.
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The Fellowship is tenable in Canada or abroad.
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Each project is evaluated by members of the CFUW Fellowships Committee, whose decision is final.
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Students in any branch of learning may apply but their program must demonstrate relevance to CFUW's mission, aims, and objectives.
For applications visit the .
Award Quick Look
Deadline: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Amount: $5,000
Student status: Full Time
Type: External
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