Dr. Weston Blake Jr Memorial Doctoral Scholarship 2027

 ACUNS offers a $10,000 scholarship to students currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAcademic Council on the United Nations System
• City to studyOttawa, Dalhousie, Quebec, St. John’s, Peterborough, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Toronto
• School to studyCarleton University, Dalhousie University, McGill University, Memorial University, Trent University, University Of Calgary, University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, York University
• Course to studyPhysical Sciences
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

CAD $10,000

Requirements

Applications are open to students studying the physical sciences, including interdisciplinary and comparative studies, who:

a) are conducting research leading to a thesis or similar document.

b) include direct fieldwork or experience in the North as part of their studies; and c) whose program addresses issues and challenges in the North. 

Selection Process

The selection committee will consider the following criteria: academic record, quality of application, potential impact of the research, originality, reports from referees, and the applicant's interest in and commitment to the North and research on the North. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit  ACUNS scholarship webpage.