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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship in Canadian Foreign Policy

Overview

The Policy Research Division (POR) of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Cadieux-Léger Fellowship.

The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship provides direct experience in a policy planning environment to researchers concerned with the diverse challenges facing Canadian foreign policy. The Cadieux-Léger Fellow is based in the Policy Research Division at DFAIT. While at DFAIT, the Fellow is expected to advance a research project on a topic relevant to Canadian foreign policy and may also contribute to the work of the Department in the area of his or her expertise. This may include writing papers, offering presentations and participating in the policy development process.

View former Cadieux-Léger Fellows

Eligibility

The ideal candidate will:

• be available from September 2010 to June 2011;
• be working towards a PhD on a topic of relevance to Canada's foreign policy;
• be currently recognized as having full-time student status by the academic institution in which they are presently enrolled. Part-time students working on their thesis or recognized by the academic institution in which they are presently enrolled as having a disability will also be considered;
• be required to do a supervised research work term; and
• be enrolled in an academic program that includes supervised laboratory or field research.


Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain a Secret-level security clearance in order to finalize the selection procedure.

* While non-Canadians may apply to the RAP, preference is given to Canadian citizens. A Canadian citizen is a person who was born in Canada or who has obtained Canadian citizenship.

Selection Criteria

Applying for the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship is a two-fold process. Only candidates that have completed the two steps of the process will be considered.

Interested candidates must apply through:

1. the Research Affiliate Program (RAP); and
2. Candidates are also required to send the following documents directly to DFAIT (the address is provided below):
- curriculum vitae;
- complete transcript;
- one page research proposal on a significant foreign policy issue relevant to Canada;
- proof of enrolment for 2010-11 in a recognized academic institution;
- sample paper or publication; and the names of three references.

Award

The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship lasts nine months and the Fellow will receive a total sum not greater than $48,000.

Application Information

The deadline for applications is no later than midnight, January 31, 2010. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to Ottawa at his/her own expense.

Applications should be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to:

Cadieux-Leger Fellowship Administrator
Policy Research Division (POR)
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2
Fax: (613) 944-0687
Email: por@international.gc.ca


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