Studentship and Fellowship Application Guidelines

SPECIAL EXTENDED CALL TO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

Studentship and Fellowship Opportunities 2025-2026

Applications for the following opportunities are available to be held anywhere at a Canadian institute of higher education

• Master’s Studentships

• Doctoral Studentships

• Postdoctoral Fellowships

Duration: One (1) year. Applications are renewable upon resubmission.

Competition timeline: Submissions accepted until Friday, August 15, 2025 @ 11:59pm (EDT). Results will be announced September 15, 2025.

Starting Date: September 2025

Steps to Follow

1. Both the applicant and the academic mentor must become CBITN members (it is free to join). To become a member please sign up at: https://mbmccmcm.wufoo.com/forms/cbitn-membership-application/

2. The applicant must then register their intent to apply at: https://mbmccmcm.wufoo.com/forms/cbitn-award-funding-2526-intent-to-apply. As part of this registration process some information about the applicant, the academic mentor, and the professional/community mentor will be needed. This allows the CBITN team to contact the mentors for letters of support which are required to complete the applicant’s dossier.

3. Download the 2025-26 application guide *updated July 7, 2025 for this special call.

4. NEW - OPTIONAL: Learn more about the CBITN training program by viewing slide decks or watching recordings from the Fall 2024 orientation session

5. Complete the EDIA self-identification survey

6. Submit the application for funding