Japan Foundation

Open Programs

The Japan Foundation offers programs that further international mutual understanding through the introduction of Japanese culture overseas and the promotion of cultural exchange between Japan and other countries. The Foundation carries out programs aimed at supporting Japanese Studies, Japanese-language instruction, medical exchange, arts related exchange, exchange of persons through fellowships. Specific programs are: Fellowships; Japanese Language Education Fellowship; Japanese Language Programs for Specialists; Research/Conference/Seminar Grant Program; Library Support Program; Salary Assistance Program for Full-Time Japanese-Language Teachers; Japanese-Language Teaching Materials Donation Program; Training Programs for Teachers of the Japanese Language; Assistance Program for the Development of Japanese-Language Teaching Resources; Publication Assistance Program; Translation Assistance Program; Film Production Support Program; and Exhibition Assistance Program.

Deadline: December 1

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Development Information Program (DIP)

The DIP is aimed at promoting public understanding of international development issues, as well as the important role that Canadians play in developing countries and countries in transition. The program supports a variety of projects including TV and radio productions, magazine articles and newspaper features, exhibits and journalists' exchanges/fora. Specific themes include global health issues, poverty alleviation, private sector development, and children and war.

Deadline: December 1

Bibliographical Society of America

Fellowship Program

The Bibliographical Society of America provides a short-term fellowship (up to twelve months) to support bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. The fellowship consists of $1,000 stipend/month in support of travel, living, and research expenses.

Deadline: December 1

Yivo Institute for Jewish Research (New York)

Rose and Isidore Drench Fellowship
Vivian Lefsky Hort Fellowship

The Rose and Isidore Drench Fellowship supports scholars for up to three months working on some aspect of the Jewish Labor Movement. This is an opportunity to conduct research at the YIVO's Library and Archives. The recipient is expected to present a public paper at YIVO based on the research, and submit a transcript of the paper for possible publication in the YIVO Annual. The Vivian Lefsky Hort Fellowship helps support original research for up to three months in the field of Yiddish Literature. This is an opportunity to conduct research at YIVO's Library and Archives. The recipient is expected to deliver a lecture based on the research and submit a paper for possible publication in the YIVO Annual or YIVO-bleter.

Deadline: December 1

Deadline Dates

December 1

Bibliographical Society of America: Fellowship Program

Bickell Foundation: Medical Research Grants-in-Aid

Canada Council (in conjunction with SSHRC): Molson Prize

Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA): Grants-in-Aid Program; Personnel Awards Program (Fellowships, Scholarships)

Canadian National Institute for the Blind: Research Fund for New and Innovative Researchers

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA): Development Information Program

Environmental Science and Technology Alliance Canada (ESTAC): Request for Research Proposals

Imperial Oil Limited: University Research Grants Program

Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (University of Edinburgh): Visiting Fellowships (Institute Project: European Enlightenment); Visiting Research Fellowships

International Union Against Cancer (UICC): Translational Cancer Research Fellowships

Japan Foundation: Open Programs

John Templeton Foundation: Course Competition [preliminary applications due; final application due early/mid-March]

National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC): Terry Fox New Frontiers Initiative

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research

Novartis Foundation: Symposium Bursaries

Rockefeller Foundation: Humanities Fellowships (by institution) [letter of intent due; full application due February 1]

Royal Society of Canada (in conjunction with the University of Toronto): Konrad Adenauer Research Award [nomination due; potential nominations should be brought to the attention of ORA by October 1]; Medals and Awards (Various)

Social Science Research Council (U.S.): Vietnam Advanced Research Grants (Postdoctoral Awards)

Whitaker Foundation: Biomedical Engineering Research Grants (preliminary applications due; full application due February 1)

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars: Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies (Short-Term Grants)

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (New York): Rose and Isidore Drench Fellowship; Vivian Lefsky Hort Fellowship

York University (administered by ORA): York Incentive Grant

early/mid-December

Canadian Academic Accounting Association: Research Grant Program

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) would like to remind faculty members of these research opportunities with upcoming deadlines. Deadlines listed are those of the granting agencies. Applications for external sources of funding (i.e., outside York) must be submitted to ORA before forwarding them to the agencies. To assist in meeting these deadlines, it is recommended that applications be submitted to ORA one to two weeks prior to the deadline dates.

For more information, please contact ORA at -55055 in S414 Ross Building (e-mail: research@yorku.ca).