Research Chairs in Policy, Law, and Governance
The Fulbright Canada Research Chairs program supports U.S. scholars to research, teach, and collaborate at top Canadian universities in policy, law, and governance fields.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters due | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: US$25,000 for four months (single semester); up to 7 awards available per cycle.
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to conduct research, teach, and engage at leading Canadian universities in policy, law, and governance fields.
Key Information: Awards are for the 2027–2028 academic year; applications are open now.
Description
The Fulbright Canada Research Chairs in Policy, Law, and Governance program offers U.S. scholars the opportunity to undertake research, teaching, and academic engagement at top Canadian universities. Scholars may pursue their own research projects, collaborate with Canadian colleagues, guest lecture, mentor students, and participate in public talks and campus life. This award is intended to foster cross-border academic exchange and deepen mutual understanding between the U.S. and Canada across a wide range of policy, law, and governance topics.
Seven distinct Research Chair positions are available at institutions such as the Balsillie School of International Affairs, McGill University, McMaster University, Université Laval, University of Guelph, and University of Windsor, each with its own thematic specialization. The program is open to early, mid-career, and senior academics, as well as professionals and community college faculty.
