University of Strathclyde UK Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2023

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation (“PETF”) is pleased to announce the launch of its Scholarship competition recognizing excellence in the humanities and social sciences! The PETF Scholarship offers a three-year leadership program designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action, for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world.

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is an independent and non-partisan charity established in 2001 as a living memorial to Pierre Elliott Trudeau. The Foundation bridges the gap between academic and applied knowledge through its innovative and impactful programming and its growing community of intellectuals and leaders.

• Table of Content
• About University of Strathclyde
• University of Strathclyde Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Strathclyde Fellowship
• Requirements for University of Strathclyde Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a Scottish public research university located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university. The university receiving its royal charter in 1964 as the UK's first technological university. It takes its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde.

University of Strathclyde Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of University of Strathclyde Fellowship

Partial Funding, Up to $40,000 per year

Requirements for University of Strathclyde Fellowship Qualification

• You must be a Canadian citizen studying at a Canadian or foreign institution, or a non-Canadian (permanent resident of Canada or foreign national) enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution.
• You must be already accepted into or in year one or two of a full-time doctoral program, and expected to complete your doctoral studies in 2026 or later.
• Your field of study is broadly related to the humanities or human sciences of direct relevance to the future of Canada; (please refer to the FAQ for more details and read up on past scholarship recipients)
• Your doctoral work must relate to at least one of the Foundation’s Four Themes: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada and the World, and People and their Natural Environment.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates who are committed to a three-year leadership program and who meet the eligibility criteria can apply directly to the Foundation through the application portal.

The Foundation remains committed to ensuring that universities in all regions of the country are represented, and is committed to recognizing First Nation, Métis, and Inuit doctoral students in our selection. The Foundation is also committed to ensuring diversity in other respects, including gender, race, language, and socioeconomic background.

Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Application Portal