Canadian University offers scholarship for research on Crimean Tatar heritage

The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at the University of Alberta has introduced a new doctoral scholarship for research on indigenous Crimean Tatars, the Crimean Tatar Resource Center said, citing the university’s official website.

“This Fellowship will enable scholars to continue their doctoral research on Crimean Tatar history, culture, and social processes from an indigenous studies perspective,” the university stated.

The scholarship was established to support and strengthen research on the indigenous Crimean Tatar people and to foster a strong connection between the study of Crimean Tatars and Indigenous Studies worldwide, particularly in Canada.

“We hope this doctoral scholarship will lead to the development of new and important intersections between the field of Indigenous Studies and the area of Crimean Tatar Studies,” the university added.

Research on indigenous peoples conducted in Canada is extremely valuable to the international scholarly community focused on knowledge acquisition, the revival of indigenous knowledge systems, and the development of sustainable and successful decolonization practices.

Candidates must hold a Master of Arts degree or an equivalent in humanities, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines with a minimum grade point average of 3.3 or its equivalent over the last two years of study.

Preference will be given to applicants from Ukraine. Applications are accepted until Jan.15, 2025. Admission requirements can be found via the link.