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Programs in Support of Canadian Studies
Understanding Canada - Canadian Studies

Overview

The ICCS acts as the administrative agent for several programs established by the International Education and Youth Division (PCE) of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), or under its responsibility.

The first DFAIT programs in support of Canadian Studies were established over 25 years ago. Since 1987, a number of them are under the administrative responsibility of the ICCS, following renewed contractual and contribution agreements with the International Education and Youth Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT).

As of April 1st, 2008, the structure of the successful Canadian Studies program has changed to become "Understanding Canada".  The changes are made in the context of the Government's Advantage Canada agenda and in tandem with DFAIT's more strategic approach to Public Diplomacy. "Understanding Canada" will be more relevant to government and departmental priorities while continuing to respect academic freedom.  Moreover, it will take into account changes in post-secondary education in Canada and abroad and a growing emphasis on comparative studies and research. 

The general objective of the Programs in support of Understanding Canada – Canadian Studies is to develop a better knowledge and understanding of Canada among foreign leadership groups by providing support for the development of teaching, research and publication about Canada abroad.

In the case of programs designed for individuals, the purpose of the awards is to assist selected academics and graduate students to undertake studies relating to Canada by contributing towards return international airfare and a weekly/monthly allowance during the study visit in Canada.

Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) administered by ICCS
Faculty Research Program (FRP) administered by ICCS
Doctoral Student Research Award (DSRA) administered by ICCS
Canada–Europe Awards (CEA) administered by ICCS
Canada–Asia-Pacific Awards (CAPA) administered by ICCS
Canada–Latin-America-Caribbean Awards (CLACA) administered by ICCS
International Research Linkages (IRL) administered by ICCS

In the case of programs designed for institutions, the purpose of the awards or grants is to assist institutions of higher education to engage in research and publications about Canada and strengthen their Canadiana library holdings in support of teaching and research about Canada; to assist foreign Canadian Studies associations in the promotion and development of the study of Canada, particularly through seminars and conferences; and to provide incentive to foreign publishing houses to publish scholarly works about Canada in a national language.

Not all programs described herein are available in all countries and not all DFAIT’s Canadian Studies programs are administered by the International Council for Canadian Studies.

For an overview of all FAIT Canadian Studies Programs, please visit:

Canadian Studies Programs of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)