Funding opportunities

Graduate Assistant (GA) Positions

Domestic full-time students are eligible for Graduate Assistant (GA) positions worth approximately $11,400 per academic year in exchange for 270 hours of work (10 hours per week). 

A few international students may be awarded GA positions, but that number varies from year to year.  

Research or Travel Awards (Internal)

Students may request funding from the program to support research or creative project expenses, or travel expenses related to presenting at a conference.  Submit requests, including a budget with total expenses and requested funding up to $500. Submit via email to admin.socialjustice@lakeheadu.ca. Requests can be submitted at any time.  

Lakehead Awards 

Details for awards and bursaries for Lakehead students can be found here. 

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) provide the most extensive support for students: $27,000 and $15,000 per year, respectively. All eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply. Please consult with the Program Advisor regarding applications and funding possibilities. Incoming students and first-year students planning to use five semesters should consider applying. 

To be eligible for SSHRC and OGS, applicants must have an average of 80 or higher in their last two years of studies, with some exceptions for those who have been out of school for a significant period.  

External Awards

MITACS.CA funds a variety of research and innovation projects, including research collaborations with not-for-profit organizations.