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Eakin Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Studies

The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC) is now accepting applications for the Eakin Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Studies for the 2026/2027 academic year. The deadline is January 31, 2025.

The Fellowship is awarded for periods of one or two academic semesters to an active scholar focusing on studies related to Canada. It is awarded for periods of one or two academic semesters to a scholar, normally on sabbatical from their own academic institution. The position is open, in terms of rank and discipline, to dynamic scholars who can enrich the study of Canada with fresh perspectives. The Fellowship may also be awarded to an individual outside of the academic community, whose writing, research or public career are making a significant contribution to intellectual life in Canada.

The incumbent is expected to teach one undergraduate course in Canadian Studies at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, deliver the Eakin Lecture (one Fellow per year), participate in the activities of the Institute, and pursue exchanges with colleagues at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ and other institutions.

The Fellowship will offer a stipend of $20,000 per semester.

The documents required are as follows:

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Letter of Application

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Curriculum Vitae

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Letter of Reference

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Course Proposal for an Advanced Seminar in Canadian Studies

(one page maximum)

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Indication of term preference: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, or a full year

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Please apply via the following link:Ìý

If the reference letter is not included with the application it may be sent to misc.iecm [at] mcgill.ca


The Eakin Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Studies was created with the generous support of the Eakin Family in memory of William R. Eakin.


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