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

  • The PhD thesis research/project must focus on advancing gender equality. It is not restricted to a specific field of studies.

  • Some examples falling within our criteria:

    • Thesis/project in the field of Law or International Law on access to justice for Aboriginal women.

    • Thesis/project in the field of International Development on an intersectional feminist approach to international cooperation.

    • Thesis/project in the field of Philosophy in Pharmacy on sex and gender bias in clinical research.

    • Thesis/project in the field of Computer Science focusing on exploring the gender bias in big data.

    • The PhD thesis/project must be well defined in terms of objectives, implementation, and expected results.

  • Applicants must have completed one calendar year of a doctoral program, at the time of application.

  • The PhD thesis/project must be well defined in terms of objectives, implementation, and expected results.

  • The Fellowship is tenable in Canada or abroad.

  • Each project is evaluated by members of the CFUW Fellowships Committee, whose decision is final.

  • 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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