Purpose | Applicant Criteria | Terms and Conditions | Management of Fellowship and Remuneration | Selection Criteria and Process | Targeted Areas of Research | Deadline for Application | Application | Confidentiality of Information | Further Information | Application Form
Purpose
To offer senior graduate students or recent post-graduates the opportunity to undertake research projects using the National Collection at the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, which is comprised of the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) and the Canadian War Museum (CWM). The National Collection comprises over 5 million items including artifacts, historic archives (textual, photographic and audio-visual) and works of art.
This program is being offered in order to:
- Enhance the quantity and quality of museum-based scholarship in Canada;
- Encourage material history and material culture research using the National Collection;
- Expand the Corporation’s knowledge of particular facets of the National Collection, including time periods, communities, collectors and materials.
- Most importantly, the Program contributes to maintaining the research function of the Corporation by encouraging new ideas and expertise.
Applicant Criteria
Applicants must be senior graduate students or recent post-graduates with, at minimum, a Master of Arts or equivalent research degree at commencement of their fellowship.
Applicants will have a superior record of original research activity and achievement, and a demonstrable ability to present research results in a variety of formats.
An applicant’s skill set must be fully compatible with his/her fellowship project, which may include the ability to work in both official languages, French and English.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Terms and Conditions
- Fellowships are for a one-year term at one of the two Museums.
- The Research Fellow is not an employee of the CMCC and will not receive employee-applicable benefits.
- Research Fellows will be required to work at either the CMC or the CWM and will need to reside in the Gatineau/Ottawa region during their fellowship.
- Fellowship projects can be proposed by the applicants for the CMCC’s consideration, or assigned by the CMCC in consultation with award recipients. Fellowship proposals should include a short (one page) project description as part of the Application Form.
- Student applicants must provide proof of insurance coverage from their college or university.
- Research Fellows will adhere to standard CMCC guidelines, applicable to all CMCC research staff and emeritus appointments, pertaining to publications and authorship. A copy of these guidelines is available on request from the Human Resources Division.
Management of Fellowship and Remuneration
- Research Fellows will be assigned to a curator or senior researcher for day-to-day supervision and management of the fellowship project.
- Supervisors and Research Fellows will establish clear deliverables and timelines at the beginning of the project.
- The first six (6) months of a Research Fellowship will be considered a probationary period, subject to a formal review by the CMCC, on advice of the assigned supervisor.
- The annual stipend is $30,000 paid out in four (4) equal instalments. The program also includes the use of facilities, equipment and office supplies (to a maximum of $100.).
Selection Criteria and Process
- As described in ‘Applicant Criteria’ above
- Scholarly curriculum vitae
- Scholarly and museological potential – references and statement of interest
- Placement prospects (dependent upon project priority and supervisory ability)
- Vice-President, Research and Collections Branch (CMC), and Director, Research and Exhibitions Development (CWM) will review all applicants to ensure they meet the minimum criteria.
- Three-person internal committee to review and assess applicants based on established selection criteria.
- Vice-President, Research and Collections Branch (CMC), and Director, Research and Exhibitions Development (CWM) to make final decision on selection of applicants, start dates, stipend, etc.
- The CMC and the CWM will each determine and assess their respective needs and capabilities to accept applicants for targeted research projects or for projects submitted by the applicant(s).
Targeted Areas of Research
The National Collection comprises over 5 million items including artifacts, historic archives (textual, photographic and audio-visual) and works of art.
Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC)
Collections at the CMC document the fields of Canadian archaeology, history, ethnology, cultural studies and postal history.
Canadian War Museum (CWM)
Collections at the CWM cover the military history of Canada (all periods).
Other areas of targeted research may be added by the Corporation.
Deadline for Application:
Nominations must be submitted to the CMC or the CWM by February 10, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Application
Applicants must apply electronically. Information submitted is confidential. Applicants must complete all sections of the attached application form and email it to the appropriate contact. There is no paper application.
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The applicant should submit the application with an electronic copy of their curriculum vitae to either of the following e-mail addresses:
Applications should be emailed to:
Canadian Museum of Civilization Research Fellowships:
Moira McCaffrey
Vice-President, Research and Collections
Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Qc, K1A 0M8
E-mail: moira.mccaffrey@civilization.ca
Canadian War Museum Research Fellowships:
Dr. Dean Oliver
Director, Research and Exhibitions
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, On, K1A 0M8
E-mail: dean.oliver@civilization.ca
Confidentiality of Information
The Privacy Act protects the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves and provides individuals with a right of access to such information. All other information may be accessible under the Access to Information Act.
On a confidential basis, the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation may share information related to applications and awards with officials in other arts and cultural industry funding agencies, to assist with program planning and application evaluation.
Further Information
The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation reserves the right, in case of uncertainty, to interpret the provisions of this information sheet.
For further information about the CMCC Fellowships, please contact either:
Ms. Moira McCaffrey (CMC) at 819-776-8298 or
Dr. Dean Oliver (CWM) at 819-776-8654.