How to Apply

Applications and questions for all grant programs may be emailed to:

researchgrants[at]asiapacific[dot]ca

or mailed to:
Research Grants Program
220-890 West Pender St.
Vancouver, B.C.
V6C 1J9

Applications are accepted in English and French.

Canada Asia Agenda

Proposals

We ask that applicants send a proposal of no more than 350 words on a topic of relevance to Canada-Asia relations. Proposals should include a topic statement that indicates the issue or question, a brief outline of the argument or discussion, and a brief explanation why the issue is of timely importance.

Application Procedures

Submissions are accepted and considered by APF Canada and the Canada-Asia Agenda series Editor, Dr. Brian Job, on a rolling basis.

Applications should include:

A cover letter indicating that the applicant is applying for a Canada-Asia Agenda Grant.
A copy of applicant’s resumé and contact details.
A proposal of no more than 350 words

All applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of their grant application.

Successful applicants will be awarded the grant upon approval of their submission. Depending on the topic of their proposal, successful applicants may be required to submit a full commentary within 10-15 days of being notified that their proposal has been accepted.

APF reserves the right to delay publication of a submission at its discretion.

Media Fellowships

Eligibility

The Media Fellowship program is open to any journalist who is a citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada, employed by a Canadian magazine, newspaper, news service, business publication, radio or television station as a reporter, feature writer, columnist or as a freelancer specializing in economic affairs, business, politics, technology, or arts and culture. Applicants must have at least five years’ experience in their field and have produced a substantial body of work. Recipients of Media Fellowship awards from APF Canada are not eligible to apply until three years after their previous award.

Application Procedures

Applications should include:

A 500-word statement describing why exploring the chosen theme is of interest.
A detailed proposal (1000 – 1500) - outlining concrete steps for the assignment including a plan of execution, and particulars about where the resulting articles/programs will be published or broadcast, as well as outlining the audiences that will be interested and why.
A budget, including travel expenses, materials, and other basic expenses. (This requirement is waived for the Japan Fellowship.)
Two examples of written or broadcast work (hard copy preferred).
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant professionally and are familiar with the applicant’s work. These must be sent directly by the individuals to APF Canada by the application deadline.
Applicants are required to include a letter from their prospective editor/producer, stating a willingness, in principle, to run stories resulting from this trip, subject to normal editorial judgment.

Selection

Successful applicants will be selected by an internal jury from APF Canada. The key criteria are: significance of the topic, feasibility, potential impact and personal qualifications. The judges’ decision will be final.

Reporting Requirements

Financial

Seventy-five per cent of the Fellowship will be awarded upon signing of the award agreement. Twenty-five per cent will be withheld until final reporting, which includes submission of all receipts within 30 days of the applicant’s return to Canada. As per Revenue Canada requirements all Grant payments will be reported on a T4A at the end of each calendar year (refer to www.cra-arc.gc.ca IT340R and IT75R4 for additional information).

Outcomes

Within 30 days of their return to Canada, recipients are required to provide feedback about their trip for the Foundation in a brief written report (700–1000 words). The report will be used to evaluate and refine the Foundation’s Media Fellowship program and should therefore include references to problems encountered. Recipients will also be expected to forward to the Foundation copies of completed articles/programs that result from their trip.

Where to Apply

Applications may be emailed to communications[at]asiapacific[dot]ca or to the research grants email and mailing address above.

Closing Dates

Applications and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by the closing date of February 15, 2010.

Post-Graduate Research Fellowship

Eligibility

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have graduated from a Master’s or doctoral program within 18 months of the application (as defined by the date of the graduation ceremony).

Terms of Fellowship

Compensation and Relocation Allowance

$35,000 for Master’s graduates and $38,000 for PhD graduates for a one year non-renewable term. A relocation amount of up to $1,000 will be given to cover the moving expenses for out-of-town recipients.

Travel Allowance

Post-Graduate Research Fellows are eligible to request funding for travel relevant to their activities at the Foundation, normally for a conference, workshop or research program.

Start/End Dates

Fellowships run for 12 months and normally begin in May. In special circumstances, Fellows will be able to start at a later date. These are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Application Procedures

Joint sponsorship with another academic or research institution is encouraged, but not required. Applications should include:

Résumé detailing academic background.
A writing sample (published or non-published).
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant. These must be sent directly by the individuals to APF Canada by the application deadline.
A 500-750 word description of the project that would be undertaken at the Foundation.

Application Timeline

The application deadline is February 15, 2010 for the May 1, 2010–April 30, 2011 year.

Disbursement of Funds

Payments will be made to the recipient in quarterly instalments.

Senior Fellowships

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is accepts third-party nominations for its Senior Fellowship program. The terms of each appointment is customized according to individual needs and interests, and include an honorarium of $10,000 for a two year term. To suggest a candidate, the nominator must provide a 1-2 page letter which:

Identifies the nominee’s contributions to Canada-Asia relations.
Describes how this person as a Senior Fellow would contribute to the Foundation and its stakeholders.
Includes a brief paragraph identifying the nominator.
Provides contact details for the nominee. A CV of the nominee may be included as part of the letter.

Self-nominations will not be accepted.The Foundation will send a written aknowledgement to all nominators and will be responsible for following up with suitable candidates. Nominations are accepted on a year-round basis.

Special Initiatives

APF Canada’s Special Initiative Funding program accepts applications year-round of exceptional quality and uniqueness for a maximum award of $25,000. The Foundation accepts proposals in this category relating to research projects, conferences/meetings or public education activities that do not fit within the guidelines of the other programs. Not more than one will be awarded per year. The program is intended to support activities that will have a significant and long-term impact on the Canadian understanding of, and relationship with, contemporary Asia.

Application Procedures

Applications should include:

A covering letter outlining the proposed project.This should not exceed three pages in length.
An approximate budget of all costs for the project, including the total amount requested for the project and other sources of funding.
CVs of the principal investigator(s) for the project.

Secondary application procedures, such as interviews or further application information, may be requested. Nominations are accepted on a year-round basis.