University of Toronto 2023 Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black Scholars

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Fellowships

Building on the recommendations of the Anti-Black Racism Campus Climate Review, TMU is implementing this program to expand and advance Black scholarship and intellectual traditions, and support the academic endeavours of the Black community.

Fellowship Details:

  • Available fellowships: up to four (4) beginning September 5, 2023
  • Amount: $70,000/year plus benefits
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Field: Open
  • Deadline to apply: April 1, 2023
  • Decision: July 2023

Eligibility

  • Scholars who self-identify as Black (of African descent; for example, Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe).
  • Completion of a PhD or PhD-equivalent within the last three years prior to the application deadline, or PhD expected by the planned start date of the fellowship.
  • Can hold the fellowship by September 5, 2023 for two years.
  • Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Canada by the start of the Postdoctoral position. International applicants may apply; however, successful international applicants will require a work permit and Canadian Social Insurance Number in order to take up the postdoctoral position. Exceptional start dates may be negotiated in relation to the permit and visa process timelines.
  • Be associated with a current or proposed supervisor who holds a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at TMU, and include a letter of support from the proposed supervisor.
  • This funding cannot be held concurrently with another major fellowship.
  • Applicants cannot hold a faculty position or be on leave from such a position.
  • Applicants must submit proof of completion of degree before the fellowship commences.

 

Before submitting your application, please carefully review the Application Instructions.