About CIUS Awards

A primary aim of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies is to foster, develop, and support Ukrainian studies in Canada and internationally. This is done in part by offering or administering postdoctoral fellowships, graduate fellowships (to master’s and doctoral students), and scholarships to undergraduate students. Grants are also awarded to established scholars to support research work that would lead to publications or dissemination of results in other forms.

Descriptions of the awards offered are provided on this website. Please familiarize yourself with the terms of the award before applying.

If you represent an institution which would want to advertise our awards, please contact us and indicate which advertisements you would like to receive. Further information on CIUS grants, fellowships, and scholarships can be obtained by contacting us at ciusappl@ualberta.ca.

Research Grants

HREC Research Grant 2025-2026

Grants are intended to support research that expands our knowledge and understanding of the Holodomor; publication and translation of research results; preservation of and increasing access to materials; and organization of and participation in academic forums. Examples of research that could be supported include the policies of foreign governments during collectivization and the Holodomor; the fate of various groups living in Ukraine (ethnic, social, etc.); diaspora communities and their kin in Soviet Ukraine; and the Holodomor at the national and sub-national levels (eg., oblasts, raions, villages).

Grants to individuals will not exceed C$7,500.00, with most grants ranging from C$1,500.00 to C$3,500.00 in the past years. HREC also encourages proposals for larger collaborative projects that engage scholars and institutions from both in and outside Ukraine.

Deadline: 15 May 2025

Travel Grants for Ukraine-Based Scholars to Attend ICCEES 2025

ICCEES, in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) and the Alberta Society for the Advancement of Ukrainian Studies, is committed to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening global scholarship on Ukraine. To this end, we invite applications for ICCEES 2025 Travel Grants to attend the XI ICCEES World Congress, taking place on 21-25 July 2025 at University College London, UK.

A limited number of travel grants will be awarded to scholars currently based in Ukraine or displaced due to war who have an accepted paper or panel participation at ICCEES 2025 and require financial assistance. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, with priority given to early-career scholars.

Eligibility Criteria

This initiative is open to scholars who:

  • Are currently based in Ukraine or have been displaced due to the war.
  • Are affiliated with a Ukrainian research or academic institution.
  • Are working on topics related to Ukraine’s history, politics, or culture.
  • Have already obtained their PhD or are enrolled in a PhD program (including predoctoral students and postdocs).
  • Have an accepted paper or panel participation at ICCEES 2025.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following documents::

  • Individual paper or panel proposal accepted (or pending acceptance) at ICCEES 2025.
  • CV (max. 2 pages) outlining academic background and relevant experience.
  • Letter of motivation (max. 1 page) explaining research interests, participation in the Congress, and financial need.
  • Confirmation of application submission to ICCEES 2025.
  • Budget (with justification).
  • Commitment statement confirming that if awarded ICCEES funding, the applicant will not accept additional travel funding from other sources.

Application deadline: March 15, 2025

Notification of results: Only successful applicants will be notified of the results of this competition. Notifications will be sent within the month of the application.

For more information about the Congress, visit the ICCEES 2025 website.

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