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.
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The HREC Research Grants Competition aims to expand knowledge and understanding of the Holodomor by supporting academic research, publishing research results, preserving materials, and organizing and participating in academic venues.
Examples of research that could be supported include the policies of foreign governments during collectivization and the Holodomor; the Holodomor at the national and sub-national levels (eg, oblasts, raions, villages); and the Holodomor and its impact on various groups and communities, including women, children, minorities, and those with disabilities.
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 inside and outside Ukraine.
A new feature of this year's competition will see successful applicants paired with scholars who will serve as research advisors. In addition, selected grantees will be invited to submit their research for publication to maximize its reach.
This year's competition is being held with the support of Global Affairs Canada as part of the project Support to Ukraine’s National Museum of the Holodomor Genocide,” carried out by Cowater International in partnership with the Canada Ukraine Foundation. A key component of the project is to support the National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide in gathering high-quality research on the Holodomor.
Deadline: 17 November 2025