The support of the Foundation must be mentioned in all publications or communications resulting from the research. The final report must be accompanied by a complete financial statement for all research and travel expenses. Receipts must be kept for audit purposes. The purpose of this fellowship is to support research, preferably of a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary nature, and to develop Canadian expertise in the field of human rights, with emphasis on themes and issues relevant to the Canadian human rights scene. The Bora Laskin Fellowship supports research in all areas of humanities and social sciences, including journalism and law.
Preference is given to multi- or interdisciplinary research projects.
One non-renewable fellowship, tenable for 12 months in Canada, is awarded every year. This award may not be used to complete the requirements for a degree program. Applicant Eligibility Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Preference will be given to applicants with at least five years of proven research experience in their field, as this Fellowship is not intended for scholars just beginning their research careers. Awards must be taken up between April 1 and October 1 of the year for which they are awarded.