Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems - John G. Bene Fellowship 2024
Supports Canadian graduate student field research on climate-resilient forests and food systems in the Global South, with a focus on justice for women and Indigenous peoples.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: October 2026 (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 awards; maximum CAD 23,000 each for field research
Summary: Supports Canadian graduate students for field research on climate-resilient forests and community welfare in the Global South, focusing on women and Indigenous peoples.
Key Information: Genomics/genetic modification research is not eligible.
Description
This fellowship is designed to fund Canadian master’s or doctoral students conducting field research on the intersection of forests, climate resilience, and social sciences. The research must be carried out in the Global South and should examine how forest resources impact the social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being of people in developing countries. The program prioritizes research that benefits marginalized communities, especially women and Indigenous peoples, and aims to enhance the resilience of forest-dependent societies facing climate challenges. The fellowship is funded by the Bene Endowment and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
