Canada Concordia University Graduate Fellowships 2025
The Social Justice Centre at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada) has announced a new round of Graduate Fellowships for the academic year 2025-26. These fellowships aim to support outstanding graduate students whose research engages with themes of social justice.With four awards valued at $5,000 each, the program not only provides financial assistance but also recognizes students as official Graduate Student Fellows of the Centre, highlighting their academic work within Concordia’s vibrant research community.
Fellowship Overview
- Fellowships Available: 4
- Value: $5,000 each
- Academic Year: 2025–26
- Host: Social Justice Centre, Concordia University
- Title Awarded: Graduate Student Fellow (profiled on the Centre’s website)
Degree Level
- Graduate Fellowship
Available Subjects
- Social Justice
Benefits
- Financial Support: $5,000 bursary to advance research
- Academic Recognition: Title of Graduate Student Fellow at the Social Justice Centre
- Visibility: Fellows will be showcased on the Centre’s official website
- Networking: Access to events and collaborations in the field of social justice
- Workspaces: Shared research and co-working facilities at Concordia
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2025 (by midnight)
- Fellowship Period: Academic year 2025–26
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (MA or PhD) at Concordia University.
- Be conducting research related to social justice.
- Priority will be given to students at the writing stage of their thesis (Master’s or Doctoral).
Application Procedure
Applicants must email their application to sjc@concordia.ca no later than September 15, 2024 (by midnight). The application should include:
In the Email Body:
- Applicant’s full name, degree program, and department
- Thesis supervisor’s name and department
- Project title and research topic(s)
As a Single PDF Attachment:
- Updated academic CV
- Current transcript (non-official copy accepted)
- A 2-page project description that clearly states:
Research question
- Connection to social justice
- Proposed project timeline
Expectations of Fellows
Successful candidates will:
- Conduct their research project during the fellowship period
- Deliver a talk presenting their work to Centre members
- Participate in events organized by the Social Justice Centre
Additionally, fellows will have access to a shared coworking space in the Hall Building and the SHIFT Centre’s collaborative workspace.
Final Word
The Concordia University Graduate Fellowships 2025–26 provide more than just financial support — they foster a community of scholars committed to addressing pressing social justice issues. With recognition, resources, and a platform to share their research, selected fellows will gain valuable opportunities to shape academic and public conversations.
Graduate students at Concordia are strongly encouraged to apply before the September 15, 2025 deadline.
