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For stipend/benefits and other information on this award, click on the link below.
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North American Studies: University of Calgary Research Chair in North American Studies
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Award #9557
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Category:
Research
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Deadline:
August 1, 2008
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Grant Activity: Conduct research, develop collaborations and offer occasional guest lectures at the undergraduate or graduate level.
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Specialization(s): Projects from any social science discipline with a focus on the politics, history, culture or economy of the U.S. and Canada and the cross-border relationship. There is special interest in scholars who can contribute to the university's research focus on energy and the environment; health and wellness; and understanding human behavior, institutions and culture.
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Additional Qualifications: Junior scholars with promising research records as well as established senior scholars are encouraged to apply.
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Location: Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calgary
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Length of Grant: 4 months or 9 months
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Starting Date: September 2009 for academic-year grants; September 2009 or January 2010 for one-semester grants
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Comments: Combining the best of long-established university traditions with the City of Calgary's vibrant energy and diversity, the University of Calgary is one of Canada's top 7 research universities, with 15 faculties, 53 departments, and more than 30 research institutes and centers. With the highest number of undergraduate students and a significant degree of intellectual diversity, the Faculty of Social Sciences has an outstanding record of accomplishment in research and scholarship. A letter of invitation is not required but applicants are encouraged to contact the institution to discuss research interests. For more information, please contact Kevin McQuillan, dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, at kevinmcq@ucalgary.ca; tel. 403.220.6151. The Web site for the university is www.ucalgary.ca.
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Staff: Assistant Director Carol Robles, 202.686.6238, crobles@cies.iie.org or Program Associate Margaret Dickson, 202.686.6237, mdickson@cies.iie.org
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