Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems - John G. Bene Fellowship 2024
The John G. Bene Fellowship funds Canadian graduate students' field research on forests and community resilience in the Global South, with a focus on climate change, social justice, and benefits to marginalized groups.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 awards of maximum CAD 23,000 each for field research (up to 12 months).
Summary: Supports Canadian graduate students' field research on forests and community resilience in the Global South, emphasizing social, economic, and environmental welfare.
Description
The John G. Bene Fellowship, funded by the Bene Endowment and IDRC, is an annual award that supports Canadian citizens and permanent residents enrolled in master's or doctoral programs at Canadian universities. The fellowship funds field research in one or more countries of the Global South, focusing on the relationship between forest resources and the welfare of people in developing regions, particularly in the context of climate change and social justice. Projects must benefit less privileged populations—especially women and Indigenous peoples—by enhancing climate resilience and community well-being. Research focused on genomics or genetic modification is not eligible.
