The Fellowship is intended as a general support fund, to cover general research and related costs (fieldwork, equipment, book purchases, specialized training or software, etc.); the funds may also be used for tuition and general living expenses, to relieve the student from financial pressure in order to focus on his/her project. One award of $10,000 will be granted annually to an eligible MA or PhD student.
- Note:
- In years when fewer than three applications are received, the committee may choose not to offer a fellowship
- Students may only receive The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship once
WHO CAN APPLY?
York graduate students in good standing who are:
- MA or PhD students at York University,
- Canadian citizens or Ontario permanent residents;
- Are registered in the Graduate Diploma Program in Latin America and the Caribbean Studies; and
- Can demostrate financial need
HOW TO APPLY?
Submit a complete application package at:
The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship Application form
The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship Recommendation Form
The deadline for this year's applications is Friday, March 11, 2024.
Questions can be directed to: cbonifaz@yorku.ca