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Aboriginal Studies: University of Alberta Research Chair in Aboriginal Legal and Resource Rights
Award #9532
Category:  Research
Deadline:  August 1, 2008
Grant Activity: Conduct research, develop collaborations and offer occasional guest lectures at the undergraduate or graduate level with the School of Native Studies and the Faculty of Law.
Specialization(s): North American aboriginal law with a focus on aboriginal resource rights and governance and their relationship to national and provincial, state or territorial regulatory regimes.
Additional Qualifications: Established senior scholars are encouraged to apply.
Location: Faculty of Law and School of Native Studies, University of Alberta
Length of Grant: 4 months or 9 months
Starting Date: September 2009 for academic-year grants; September 2009 or January 2010 for one-semester grants
Comments: The School of Native Studies provides a common ground for aboriginal and non-aboriginal students to research, explore and critically examine the historical and contemporary issues that concern native peoples and communities. The Faculty of Law is the oldest in western Canada and is one of Canada's top tier law schools. The university Web site is www.ualberta.ca. A letter of invitation is not required, but applicants are encouraged to contact the institution to discuss research interests. For more information please contact Emilio Inda, Regional Manager (Americas), University of Alberta International at emilio.inda@ualberta.ca, tel: 780.492.2745.
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