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[Ed. Note: There are two research fellowship announcements in this post.] GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2008 The Chair in German-Canadian Studies at the University of Winnipeg announces the Spletzer Family Foundation Inc. German-Canadian Studies Fellowship Program 2008 German-Canadian Studies Research Scholarship (M.A.): $9,000 (annual, non-renewable) German-Canadian Studies Research Grant: $2,500 (annual, non-renewable) (Note: There is no competition for the German-Canadian Studies Research Scholarship (Ph.D.) in 2008) Deadline for all: 15 March 2008 (postmark) For more information and applications, see below and visit http://germancanadian.uwinnipeg.ca or write to gcs@uwinnipeg.ca GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (M.A.) The GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (M.A.) is awarded on an annual basis for the most promising Master's thesis project on any aspect in the field of German-Canadian Studies. This $9,000.00 scholarship is awarded by the Spletzer Family Foundation Inc. to foster research of the highest quality at the Master's level into the past and present experiences of German-speaking immigrants and their descendents in Canada, as well as into history and nature of relations and exchanges between Germany and Canada. Eligibility: 1. Students who are enrolled in an M.A. program at a Canadian university in such disciplines as (but not limited to) history, linguistics, literature, sociology, geography, political science, economics, or cultural anthropology, AND are writing a thesis (or equivalent) on a German-Canadian topic. 2. Students enrolled at a university outside of Canada who have completed their first degree or equivalent to the Bachelor of Arts, are working towards a higher degree, AND are writing a thesis (or equivalent) on a German-Canadian topic. To qualify, students must plan to carry out substantial parts of their research in Canada and must be associated with a faculty member of a Canadian university for the duration of their stay. Application forms can be downloaded at http://germancanadia.uwinnipeg.ca. The award is not renewable. Selection will be made by an interdisciplinary committee of university professors who will evaluate the merit of the proposal and its potential to broaden our knowledge of the German-Canadian experience or German-Canadian relations, the candidate's research background in related areas, the likelihood that the project can be completed within the proposed budget, and the candidate's willingness to share his/her findings with the community in public lectures and in other forms. Deadline: 15 March 2008 (postmark) Contact: Chair in German-Canadian Studies University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB Canada R3B 2E9 gcs@uwinnipeg.ca http://germancanadian.uwinnipeg.ca GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES RESEARCH GRANT The GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES RESEARCH GRANT is awarded on an annual basis for the best project proposal on any aspect in the field of German-Canadian Studies. This $2,500.00 grant is awarded by the Spletzer Family Foundation Inc. to foster general and community interest and research into the past and present experiences of German-speaking immigrants and their descendents in Canada, as well as into history and nature of relations and exchanges between Germany and Canada. The competition is open to academic researchers at the faculty or student level, private researchers, and collaborative projects, including projects at K-12 school levels. Application forms can be downloaded at http://germancanadia.uwinnipeg.ca. The award is not renewable, but researchers may apply with a different project in subsequent competitions. Selection will be made by an interdisciplinary committee of university professors who will evaluate the merit of the proposal and its potential to broaden our knowledge of the German-Canadian experience or German-Canadian relations, the candidate's research background in related areas, the likelihood that the project can be completed within the proposed budget, and the candidate's willingness to share his/her findings with the community in public lectures and in other forms. Deadline: 15 March 2008 (postmark) Contact: Chair in German-Canadian Studies University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB Canada R3B 2E9 gcs@uwinnipeg.ca http://germancanadian.uwinnipeg.ca
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