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Critical Disability Studies

Barbara Godard Prize for the Best Dissertation on the Study of Canada

Overview The Barbara Godard Prize for the Best Dissertation on the Study of Canada will be awarded annually to recognize a PhD candidate whose doctoral dissertation on a Canadian topic best advances the knowledge of Canada, transcends disciplinary boundaries, and demonstrates innovation in thought and/or methodology. How to Apply Contact

Kevin Jackson Disability Activism Award

Overview Kevin Jackson was a valued and beloved mad activist, scholar, friend, and colleague in the Critical Disability Studies program; he also furthered connections with other disability justice and activist communities in Toronto and beyond. For decades Kevin had dedicated his labour, creativity and passion to cross-disability activism and seeking justice often denied to disabled […]

Marcia H. Rioux Award in Critical Disability Studies, Human Rights and Social Justice

Overview The Marcia H. Rioux Award in Critical Disability Studies, Human Rights and Social Justice will be awarded annually to a doctoral student in Critical Disability Studies for excellence in the areas of critical disability studies, human rights and social justice. Applicants must be registered as a full-time doctoral student and have completed at least […]

Laurenne Kredentser Memorial Award for Critical Disability Studies

Overview The Laurenne Kredentser Memorial Award is meant to recognize a student's volunteer work and contribution to the community at large, while encouraging the award winner's ongoing studies and facilitate future contributions to the mental health community. It will be awarded annually to incoming and current students in the Master of Arts program in Critical […]

Academic Excellence Fund

Launched in the fall of 2021, the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF) program supports graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives through simple and timely access to funds. Activities that are supported by AEF include research, dissemination of scholarly or creative work as well as well as student-led initiatives, activities or events that advance […]

SSHRC Fellowships and CGS Doctoral Awards (DF/CGSD)

Overview The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and SSHRC CGS Doctoral Scholarships aim to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in undergraduate and graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities. Value and Duration Eligibility Deadline How to Apply Students […]

FGS Bursaries

Overview York University and the Faculty of Graduate Studies provide bursaries to assist eligible graduate students with financial need. Some bursaries are administered by Student Financial Services (SFS), others by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All bursary applications require students to complete a Student Financial Profile (SFP).Note: If the above link does not work, please clear […]

Research Cost Fund

If you have received a notice of award for Research Cost Fund: It is recognized that research activities related to current and past Research Cost Fund and Fieldwork Cost Fund applications as awarded may be affected by COVID 19 related restrictions. Once awarded, students have a two-year period in which to submit expense claims related […]

Autism Scholars Awards

Overview With the support of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Autism Scholars Awards have been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre–eminent scholars. The community of autism scholars fostered by this Awards Program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child […]

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships and CGS Doctoral Awards (PGSD/CGSD)

Overview The NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral Awards (CGSD) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) provide financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering. The CGSD will be offered to the top–ranked applicants at the doctoral level and the next tier of meritorious applicants will […]