Postdoctoral Fellowships
An annual award of $5,000 will be offered to a postdoctoral fellow who is a recent recipient of a PhD in the Humanities or selected disciplines from the Social Sciences and who is in the process of conducting innovative interdisciplinary work in the fields of Canadian literature and criticism; postcolonial, diaspora, and globalization theories; the cultural industries and cultural policy in Canada; inter/disciplinarity and the Humanities.
The fellow will be appointed for a one- or two-year term to conduct research under the supervision of the Institute's Director. She or he may also have the opportunity to teach one or two courses in The School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS).
The fellowship offers a supportive and intellectually exciting environment for young scholars pursuing research and writing toward publication of work under the mentorship of the Institute's Director.
Eligibility and Terms of Appointment
Applicants must have received a PhD no earlier than three years of their application date, or must be nearing completion of their degree.
Their postdoctoral research project must fall within the mandate of TransCanada Institute.
They are expected to be in residence at the Institute (at least part of their tenure period); offer a guest lecture on their research in progress; participate in the various intellectual and cultural activities of the Institute; and, if they teach, fulfill their teaching duties according to SETS guidelines.
Applicants are expected to apply for a SSHRC postdoctoral fellowship, or any other postdoctoral fellowship that will allow them to be in residence at the Institute, and pursue their postdoctoral project under the supervision of the Institute's Director.
Fellows will be offered office space, access to a computer and other digital facilities, and regular library privileges.
In the event that the SSHRC application of TransCanada Institute's sponsored applicant is not successful, the applicant will still be a fellow at the Institute, providing he or she has his or her own means of subsistence.
Postdoctoral Fellow Award Competition
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Director before submitting an application.
Application for Postdoctoral Fellowship Award and Position - PDF
To apply for this award and postdoctoral fellow position, you must complete the on-line application form, submit it on-line, as well as download it, and submit three hard copies will additional material.
Application Due Date: May 30
Phone or in-person interview: May-June
Decision: late June
Additional Material:
- Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies (copies of originals are accepted, provided they are verified by a Graduate Director's signature)
- Curriculum vitae
- Dissertation abstract (no longer than a page, single-spaced)
- Writing sample (preferably a chapter of the dissertation or a published article) no longer than 30 double-spaced pages
- A SSHRC (or other) postdoctoral project description
- Two letters of reference (one by the dissertation's supervisor) mailed directly to the address below For ABD candidates, a letter by the Department Chair or Graduate Director confirming date by which all doctoral requirements will have to be completed
- Statement about teaching experience
All information submitted by candidates is kept confidential.
The University of Guelph is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that all relevant material, including letters of recommendation and transcripts, are submitted by the deadline. No incomplete applications will be considered. No materials will be returned to applicants.
Candidates will be notified by email that their application has been received.
Applications will be read by the Director and two faculty members from SETS.
Postal Address:
Postdoctoral Fellow Competition
TransCanada Institute
9 University Avenue East
University of Guelph
Guelph Ontario N1G 1M8
Canada