University of Ottawa Program Offering Scholarships to PhD Students from Foreign Universities for Research Stays at the University of Ottawa
This program aims to enrich the research experience of international doctoral students by offering them the opportunity to work with University of Ottawa researchers and benefit from their mentorship.
The 2026 call for proposals is open to research institutions in Europe and Latin America, for research projects in all fields of study.
TIMELINE
• Program launch: September 15, 2025
• Application deadline: January 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST
• Results announcement: March 2026
• Project start date: May 1, 2026
• Project end date: April 30, 2027
FUNDING MANAGEMENT
• Selected candidates will receive a scholarship of $6,000 CAD. The funds will be deposited into a dedicated account managed by the University of Ottawa supervisor.
• Funds are non-transferable and non-renewable.
• Selected candidates must submit a brief narrative report to the RIEX within one month after completing their research stay (a report template will be provided).