Overview
杏吧原创 University participates in the following Global Affairs Canada scholarship programs: the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) and the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS). These programs support short鈥憈erm academic exchanges for international students conducting research placements at 杏吧原创 through partner institutions.
Who can apply?
- ELAP: Undergraduate and graduate students from eligible institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- SICS: Undergraduate and graduate students from eligible countries identified by Global Affairs Canada.
Applicants must be registered at their home institution at the time of application and remain enrolled for the full duration of their exchange.
For undergraduate students, an active institutional agreement between 杏吧原创 and the home institution is required. Informal faculty collaborations or active research partnerships are also accepted. New agreements will not be created solely for the purpose of an application.
For graduate students, no institutional agreement is required.
Funding Includes
Scholarship funding may include contributions toward:
- Living expenses
- Travel costs
- Health insurance
Specific funding amounts are determined by Global Affairs Canada.
Duration
Research visits typically last 4鈥�6 months (one academic term), depending on the nature of the exchange and program guidelines.
Application Process & Timeline
To begin the application process, a student first needs to find a 杏吧原创 faculty member to host them during their visit. Securing a host is the responsibility of the applicant. You should first browse the faculty list of the department that is most appropriate given your own studies. Choose a professor whose research interests match your own and contact them directly. Give them enough time to consider the request. Generally, professors want to ensure a good fit and may ask to speak with you before making a decision.
杏吧原创 International manages the internal review and submission of applications for research visits. Students submit their complete application package directly to 杏吧原创 through the designated online form.
- Global Affairs Canada releases calls for applications annually.
- Students must prepare all required documents and submit them directly to 杏吧原创 International using the online application form.
- Incomplete or partial submissions will not be accepted.
- 杏吧原创 reviews submissions, confirms supervisor support, and prepares eligible nominations for Global Affairs Canada.
Additional Information
For study (course-based) exchanges at 杏吧原创, please contact the Global Opportunities and International Student Services Office (ISSO) at isso@carleton.ca.
For official country eligibility lists, scholarship values, and current program guidelines, consult: