News from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

Office of International Research

Staff from the Office of International Research (OIR) have recently met with European Union administrators to discuss greater involvement of McGill faculty in European research consortia. OIR receives information on opportunities for collaboration from the Canadian delegation to the European Union; it will be publicizing these to appropriate faculties and individuals. While Canadian participants cannot receive funds directly from the EU, they still benefit from involvement in European consortia, through their contacts with academic and industrial researchers from Europe and the sharing of research results.

McGill attracts a substantial number of academic visitors from abroad. The Office of International Research is interested in hearing from them or their McGill hosts. It is particularly interested in the visitors' experiences and expectations, on visa or other problems, on the duration and purpose of visits, countries of origin, and on the outcomes and perceived benefits to both sides. Faculty or visitors are invited to contact Dawn Conway, Office of International Research (Tel: 398-4197 or E-mail: dconway@fgsr.lan.mcgill.ca).

Central and Eastern Europe
Deadline May 23, 1997
The Professional Partnerships program provides airfare to or from countries in Central or Eastern Europe. The program helps academics and professionals to accept invitations to participate in activities promoting economic and democratic development. It is funded by CIDA and managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

Russia
Deadline June 1, 1997 (subsequent deadlines: September 1 & December 1, 1997)
The University of Calgary-Gorbachev Foundation Joint Trust Fund invites proposals for novel projects which will help Russia in its transition to democracy and a market economy. Maximum contribution is $100,000 and projects must be completed by October 1999.

Thailand
Deadline May 31, 1997
The Thai Embassy has announced the 1997 Prince Mahidol Award, which recognizes an individual or institution who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of medical, public health and human services in the world. The prize includes $50,000 US and a medal. The laureate is selected by an international committee which includes prestigious members from the US, Canada, the UK and Thailand. Nomination forms are available from McGill's Office of International Research.

India
Deadline June 30, 1997
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute offers the following fellowships in "India Studies" in the Social Sciences and Humanities, including law, education and management. The fellowships may be used for research, study, or language training. Tenure is 3 - 12 months.

• Faculty Fellowships
• Post-doctoral Fellowships
• Graduate Student Fellowships

Note that the deadlines are agency deadlines. McGill deadlines are five working days earlier. For detailed information and application forms on these and other funding opportunities contact the Office of International Research, 3550 University Street, or call 398-4197.