The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at the University of Alberta has announced that it is accepting applications for the Kolasky Visiting Research Fellowship for 2026–2027. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2026.
This is stated on the website http://ualberta.ca/en/canadian-institute-of-ukrainian-studies/funding-and-awards/index.html
This opportunity was created to support Ukrainian researchers and strengthen Ukrainian studies at the international level: CIUS explicitly states that one of its main goals is to develop and support Ukrainian studies in Canada and around the world through grants, scholarships, and other programs.
What is the Kolasky Visiting Research Fellowship?
It is a short-term research visit to CIUS (Edmonton, Canada), which allows you to work on your own research project at the University of Alberta for up to 4 months.
Fields supported by the program
The fellowship is focused on projects in the following fields:
- humanities
- social sciences
- law
- education
- library science
Funding: what the scholarship covers
The winner will receive:
- a monthly stipend of C$3,000
- economy class airfare to/from Edmonton
- travel medical insurance
- reimbursement of visa fees
- duration of funded stay — up to 4 months
Important: the rules may contain details about which expenses are eligible for reimbursement and how this is done — it is worth checking them carefully when applying on the portal.
Who can apply
According to the official description, CIUS invites:
- scientists — citizens of Ukraine who
- are affiliated with universities or research institutions in Ukraine.
How to apply
Language and platform
- All applications and supporting documents must be submitted in English
- Applications are submitted through the CIUS Awards Portal
- The portal also contains descriptions of other CIUS programs and recommends that you familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of a particular award in advance.
Deadline
- March 1, 2026
Practical checklist before submitting (to make your application look strong)
Since the exact list of fields/files to upload may be displayed within the application form, below is a universal set of steps that usually helps to prepare a competitive research application for visiting scholarships:
Formulate a clear research question
One main question + 2–4 sub-questions. Explain why this is important right now and for your field.
Describe the methodology and materials
Sources/data, approaches, ethics (if relevant), how you will verify your conclusions.
Work plan for 4 months (as specific as possible)
For example:
- Weeks 1–2: literature review/refining the corpus of sources
- Weeks 3–8: data collection/analysis
- Weeks 9–14: writing a chapter/article
- Weeks 15–16: finalization, preparation for submission to a journal/presentation of results
Expected result
Article, monograph chapter, analytical report, training module, library/archive project, etc. — CIUS supports research that leads to publications or other dissemination of results.
Explain why you need to visit CIUS/UAlberta
What resources/contacts/institutional environment will help you do what is difficult to achieve without being physically present?
Frequently asked questions
Can I submit documents in Ukrainian?
For this fellowship program, the application and supporting documents must be in English and submitted through the portal. (Ukrainian is accepted for some other CIUS programs, but not for the Kolasky Fellowship.)
How long does the visit last?
Up to four months.
What about travel and visa expenses?
The following are covered: airfare, travel insurance, and visa fee reimbursement.
Contact for questions
If you have questions about CIUS announcements/opportunities, the portal provides a contact for inquiries: [email protected].