Robert Bertram Doctoral Research Awards
Annual award for PhD students in Canada conducting original research on organizational governance, including board effectiveness, diversity, and technology in governance.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 per award; typically one or more awards annually; one-year duration.
Summary: Annual award supporting PhD students at Canadian universities conducting research on organizational governance.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check funder and CFGR pages for updates.
Description
The Robert Bertram Doctoral Research Awards, administered in partnership with the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research (CFGR), recognize the importance of good governance in Canadian institutions. These annual awards provide significant financial support to PhD students registered at Canadian universities who are conducting original research into organizational governance as part of their doctoral dissertation. Eligible research topics include, but are not limited to, board effectiveness, governance best practices, stakeholder engagement, board diversity, CEO-board relations, and the integration of new technologies into governance. The program aims to advance governance scholarship and encourage the dissemination of research findings relevant to Canadian organizations.
