Rare-Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries: The rare Charitable Research Reserve in partnership with Ages Foundation Fund is offering financial assistance to students in pursuits of higher education.
The rare-Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries will allow students to study in a relatively undisturbed, yet highly accessible site in Waterloo Region. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous students utilizing Indigenous and/or Western knowledge systems and methodologies.
Fellowship Sponsor(s): rare Charitable Research Reserve and Ages Foundation Fund
Fellowship to be taken at: Canada
Fellowship Worth: Up to $15,000
Eligible Areas: Environmental focus
Country/Candidate Eligibility: Not specified
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Rare-Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries | DETAILS
It is recognized that historical and present-day barriers exist that disadvantage Black, Indigenous, and other People of Colour (BIPOC) pursuing higher education. To support BIPOC graduate students making environmental contributions through science, art, and diverse inquiry, the Ages Foundation Fellowship includes a designated BIPOC award.
$15,000 will be distributed annually through this application process and awards will be given out in the following amounts: one (1) $5,000 award, one (1) $5,000 BIPOC award, and up to five (5) $1,000+ bursaries depending on the total number of outstanding applications received.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Rare-Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a graduate student in a Canadian or international institution.
- Must conduct research on a rare Charitable Research Reserve property or in conjunction with rare between May 2021 and April 2022.
- Research/project has an environmental focus or component.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Rare-Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries are to note that it is highly recommended that you contact the rare Program Scientist to discuss your project in advance of applying.
If you are not currently conducting research at rare, download and complete the rare Research and Land Use Application Form, including Appendix One. Note you are required to submit one letter of recommendation with your application (see pg. 10 for more details).
If you are currently conducting research at rare and have already completed a research application form for your project, download and complete Appendix One. This will be reviewed in conjunction with your research application.
Submit application to:
Program Scientist – Research Priorities, Partnerships & Monitoring
rare Charitable Research Reserve
[email protected]
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2021