The Canada Program, funded by the William Lyon Mackenzie King endowment, examines Canadian economic, social, cultural, and political issues in their domestic and international dimensions. Chaired by the William Lyon Mackenzie King Visiting Professor of Canadian Studies, the Canada Seminar meets several times each semester to host presentations by invited scholars, artists, public figures, and experts from various disciplines. The seminar provides a forum for the lively exchange of ideas on a wide range of issues and offers the Harvard community of faculty and students a perspective on Canadian scholarly and public life. Ruth Phillips, Canada Research Chair in Modern Culture and Professor of Art History in the School for Studies in Art and Culture, Carleton University, is the 2009–2010 William Lyon Mackenzie King Visiting Professor.

Awards and Benefits

The Center will award undergraduate thesis research grants of up to $3,000 each for field research in Canada. Recipients of the grants will be named Undergraduate Associates of the Weatherhead Center and are expected to present their thesis research at a conference in the spring semester before their theses are due.

Out of cycle support, for nominal amounts designed to assist with unforeseen thesis research expenses, will be considered on a case by case basis. Inquiries, which will be reviewed and evaluated as needed, should be forwarded to the Canada Program directly.

Who is Eligible?

Harvard College students, generally juniors, whose thesis research focuses on Canadian topics for at least half or more of the content of their research are eligible to apply.

Terms

Recipients of the Canada thesis grants will be encouraged to participate in the Canada Seminar and to become involved in other aspects of the Canada Program. For more details on the Canada Program, please contact Helen Clayton.

How to Apply

The Weatherhead Center uses a common application form also used by many other centers. A PDF detailing the application process is forthcoming.

Deadline

February 12, 2010.