Do you research climate governance inequality or the lasting effects of authoritarian rule? The University of Victoria in Canada has opened applications for the Centre for Global Studies Fellowships for the 2027 to 2028 academic year. There are five categories for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, visiting researchers and associates.
The deadline for funded fellowships is 20 November 2026. Researchers who bring views from the Global South are especially welcome.
Last Information Checked: 18 October 2026
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
| Host | University of Victoria Centre for Global Studies (CFGS) |
| Location | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Academic year | 2027 to 2028 |
| Programme | CFGS Fellowships and Awards |
| Research areas | Global governance, climate change, inequality, social and ecological justice, culture and identity |
| Funding | CAD 2000 to 7500 depending on the category |
| Visiting researchers | A travel bursary of up to CAD 1500 |
| Deadline for funded fellowships | 20 November 2026 |
About the Fellowships
The Centre for Global Studies supports interdisciplinary research on big global challenges. These include climate change governance, global inequalities, social and ecological justice and the legacies of authoritarianism.
The Centre welcomes qualified University of Victoria faculty members and graduate students whose work has an international or global side. Visiting graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and visiting researchers can also apply through the right category. Researchers from all subjects can apply if their work fits the Centre’s goals.
Priority Research Themes for 2027 to 2028
You can apply with a topic from any of the Centre’s research areas. But proposals that match one of three themes get preference.
Global Climate Change Governance
Research on international climate policy, global environmental cooperation, climate institutions and how governments respond to environmental challenges.
Structures of Global Inequalities
Research on the institutions, systems and relationships that create or keep inequality inside and between countries.
The Legacies of Authoritarianism
Research on the lasting political, social and cultural effects of authoritarian systems and what they mean for world affairs today.
You must clearly explain how your research connects to these themes. The Centre especially encourages work that brings scholarship and views from the Global South.
The Five Fellowship Categories
| Category | Who it is for | Value |
| UVic Graduate Student Fellowship | Eligible University of Victoria graduate students | CAD 6000 |
| Visiting Graduate Student Fellowship | Eligible visiting graduate students | CAD 6000 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowship | Eligible postdoctoral researchers in the Humanities Social Sciences and Fine Arts | CAD 7500 or CAD 2000 per year depending on your award |
| Visiting Researcher Fellowship | Eligible visiting researchers | Travel bursary of up to CAD 1500 |
| CFGS Associate Fellowship | Researchers who want networking and mentoring | Access to the Centre and library facilities |
Fellowship Benefits
- UVic Graduate Student Fellowship. CAD 6000 per fellowship plus office space at the Centre for Global Studies
- Visiting Graduate Student Fellowship. CAD 6000 per fellowship plus office space at the Centre for Global Studies
- Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowship. CAD 7500 per year in matching funds for faculty who sponsor University of Victoria Internal Aspiration Postdoctoral Fellows. Also CAD 2000 per year as a research fund top up for SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellows or equivalent award holders who have not held the Aspiration postdoctoral fellowship
- Visiting Researcher Fellowship. A travel bursary of up to CAD 1500
- CFGS Associate Fellowship. Research networking, mentorship and academic exchange. Access to the University of Victoria libraries and selected Centre facilities such as the boardroom stationery scanner and photocopier
- A place in an interdisciplinary research community on global issues
Who Can Apply
- Qualified University of Victoria faculty members
- University of Victoria graduate students
- Visiting graduate students
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Visiting researchers
All applicants must show three things:
- Academic merit
- A strong research record for their career stage
- A clear link between their research and the Centre’s goals
Visiting applicants should read the guidelines of their category to check eligibility. Visiting graduate students should check the application form for any rules about their home institution or research plans.
What Fellows Must Do
Successful fellows are expected to take part in the life of the Centre.
- Use the Centre as their main office during the fellowship
- Work from its premises on a regular basis
- Join Centre programmes and activities
- Give at least one public seminar or lecture on their research theme
- Thank the Centre for Global Studies in publications that come from the fellowship
- Tell the Centre about related talks books and articles
How Selection Works
The CFGS Program Committee decides. It looks at three things:
- The academic merit of your proposal
- The assessments from your referees
- Your academic record
For questions, contact Jodie Walsh the Operations Director and Research Coordinator at jodie@uvic.ca. For general questions, write to cfgs@uvic.ca. For the Associate Fellowship, contact the Centre at cfgs@uvic.ca.
Key Dates
- 20 November 2026: Deadline for funded fellowships for 2027 to 2028
- Throughout the year: Non stipendiary visiting stays may be considered depending on space and fit with the Centre’s programmes
- 2027 to 2028 academic year: Fellowship period
How To Apply
- Visit the official University of Victoria Centre for Global Studies website.
- Open the fellowship application page and find your category.
- Download the 2027 to 2028 application form for that category.
- Prepare your research proposal and the other documents the form asks for.
- Explain how your research fits the Centre’s goals and the three priority themes.
- Submit the completed application as the form says before the deadline.
Which Category Fits You
- You are a UVic graduate student with a global research topic. Look at the UVic Graduate Student Fellowship
- You are a graduate student from another university. Look at the Visiting Graduate Student Fellowship
- You are a postdoctoral researcher in the Humanities, Social Sciences or Fine Arts. Look at the Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowship
- You are a researcher who wants to visit Canada. Look at the Visiting Researcher Fellowship. It is a non-stipendiary appointment. You must arrange your own funding for accommodation, health insurance and visa costs
- You want networking and mentoring and library access. Look at the CFGS Associate Fellowship