Funding Opportunities

VISITING RESEARCHERS PROGRAM 2020

For the 2020 competition, the VRP is open to priority institutions in six countries as well as six additional countries where priority institutions have not yet been established by the Office of International Research. In addition, two new optional supplements are available: Mitacs Globalink Research Awards for student mobility, and the Public Outreach Support supplement.

Deadline: December 6, 2019

• Guidelines
• Application Form
• Frequently Asked Questions

*A RE form must be filled via eAwards at the time of application to OIR.

**NEW**  VRP - CAMEROON, CÔTE D'IVOIRE, SENEGAL

Following the visit of the African universities delegation, which took place 6-8 November, 2019, the Office of International Research has decided to launch a special round of the Visiting Researchers Program in order to support the creation of new research collaborations.

Notice of intent deadline: December 20, 2019
Full application deadline: January 17, 2020

• Guidelines
• Application Form

*A RE form must be filled via eAwards at the time of application to OIR.

The University of Ottawa hosts six American scholars each year through the Fulbright Canada Visiting Research Chairs program:

• Visiting Research Chair in Governance and Public Administration at the Centre on Governance
• Visiting Research Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre

• Visiting Research Chair in Science and Society at the Institute for Science, Society and Policy
• Visiting Research Chair in Environment and Economy at the Institute of the Environment
• Visiting Research Chair in Sustainable Economy at the Institute of the Environment
• Visiting Research Chair in Health Law at the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics

Through this program, collaborative research is conducted and lectures offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The main benefits gained through those Chairs are the intellectual value of integrating dedicated researchers into ongoing areas of scholarly pursuit at the University, the increased visibility gained by having scholars addressing issues of current concern, and the establishment of vibrant academic ties with the United States in areas of shared interest.