The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship

The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Fellowship is granted through the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) to York graduate students who are engaged in research on human rights and social justice issues related to the situation of indigenous people and/or people of African descent in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Fellowship is intended as a general support fund, to cover general research and related costs (fieldwork, equipment, book purchases, specialized training or software, etc.); the funds may also be used for tuition and general living expenses, to relieve the student from financial pressure in order to focus on his/her project. One award of $10,000 will be granted annually to an eligible MA or PhD student.

Award Level: Master’s and Doctoral

Award Value: $10,000

Renewable: No

WHO CAN APPLY?

York graduate students in good standing who are:

- MA or PhD students at York University,

- Canadian citizens or Ontario permanent residents;

- Are registered in the Graduate Diploma Program in Latin America and the Caribbean Studies; and

- Can demostrate financial need

Note:
In years when fewer than three applications are received, the committee may choose not to offer a fellowship

Students may only receive The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship once
Applicant Information
Name * First Last
Email *
Student Number *
Faculty *
Department *
Program of Study *
Year of Study *
Highest academic degree & Date received *
Have you applied to this award before *
Yes No
Are you registered in CERLAC's Diploma Program
Yes No
Thesis Title *
Title of Project (if applicable)
Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (eligibility requirement) *
Yes No
Summarize your personal and educational background (1,500 character limit). (Please attach only PDF files) *

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Are you applying for funding from other sources for any part of this project? If yer, please give the name of the funding institution, the amount applied for, and the date the result notification is expected. *
Have you received funding from other sources for any part of this project? If yes, please give the name of the funding institution(s) and amount(s) promised or received. *
Application:
Research Statement: In max. 750 words and using accessible, non-specialized language, describe your research plan:
- the question you are seeking to answer and why you have chosen it (the importance of the topic and anticipated contribution to knowledge)
- your planned methodology and research timeline

Please attach PDF files only. *

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Current CV *

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Academic transcript (non-official transcripts can be provided) *

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Student Financial Profile filled out *

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Two academic letters of support.

Professors will be able to upload the letters of support on the link below or ask them to upload them on the CERLAC site directly.

Comment on:
- alignment with the thematic focus of the award/fellowship
- student's progress in his/her studies, likelihood he/she will complete the proposed research
- academic qualifications, expected contributions to knowledge, etc.
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Application checklist:
Completed Fellowship Application form Research Statement Current CV Transcitps Two academic letters of support Student Financial Profile Signed and date applicaiton form
By submitting this form, I have read and agree to the following:

I am providing my personal information to York University for the purpose of applying for the fellowship indicated above.

· The information I have provided in this Student Financial Profile is complete and accurate.
· All information I have provided in connection with this Student Financial Profile is subject to verification and audit by York University. Pursuant to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31, s 42(b)), York University may disclose information I have provided on this form to other educational institutions and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (for OSAP purposes) to verify its completeness and accuracy.
· I allow CERLAC to access information, including a transcript, in relation to my grades, courses and programme of study to verify my eligibility for this award.
· I will provide supporting documentation to York University to verify my eligibility upon request.
· Should I be selected to receive an award, I consent to the disclosure to the donor of the award, York University Foundation and other educational institutions the following information: my name, my award, programme of study, year level, the amount of my award and personal information that confirms the reason for the award grant. *

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The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship

The Paavo and Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship

Applicant Information

Application:

Two academic letters of support.