The Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Program will grant a fellowship opportunity to a student dedicated to the study and pursuit of knowledge surrounding Canada’s military activities in the First and Second World Wars. The program offers students a unique opportunity to foster their future careers and enhance their educational experience. The duration of the Fellowship is one year, with research taking place within your Post-Secondary institution in Canada AND at the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy (up to 8 days). Throughout the Fellowship term, the Fellow is expected to act as representative for the Juno Beach Centre, as well as attend events, conferences, and communicate regular updates on the status of their research to the staff in Canada and Normandy. The Fellowship Program offers a paid trip to the Juno Beach Centre (for up to 8 days) to conduct primary research. On completion of the Fellowship and delivery of the final research report, recipients will receive an honorarium of $2000. Each year will contain a broad theme from which the Fellow will draw inspiration to elevate their research topic. To mark the inaugural year of the Program, the theme for the 2015/16 Fellowship is From Vimy to Juno. Research work should include many aspects of the theme From Vimy to Juno, such as: • Exploring the links between the First and Second World War and how these two unique events share many common characteristics, • Addressing the similarities and differences between the two wars, and the experience of soldiers, civilians, and life on the home front • Examining the aftermath of both wars and the preservation and commemoration of events. Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Program JUNO BEACH CENTRE Do you have a passion for Canadian Military History? Looking for a new and exciting research experience? Apply to participate in the new Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Program!
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The Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Program will grant a fellowship opportunity to a student dedicated to the study and pursuit of knowledge surrounding Canada’s military activities in the First and Second World Wars. The program offers students a unique opportunity to foster their future careers and enhance their educational experience. The duration of the Fellowship is one year, with research taking place within your Post-Secondary institution in Canada AND at the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy (up to 8 days). Throughout the Fellowship term, the Fellow is expected to act as representative for the Juno Beach Centre, as well as attend events, conferences, and communicate regular updates on the status of their research to the staff in Canada and Normandy.
The Fellowship Program offers a paid trip to the Juno Beach Centre (for up to 8 days) to conduct primary research. On completion of the Fellowship and delivery of the final research report, recipients will receive an honorarium of $2000.
Each year will contain a broad theme from which the Fellow will draw inspiration to elevate their research topic. To mark the inaugural year of the Program, the theme for the 2015/16 Fellowship is From Vimy to Juno. Research work should include many aspects of the theme From Vimy to Juno, such as: • Exploring the links between the First and
Second World War and how these two unique events share many common characteristics,
• Addressing the similarities and differences between the two wars, and the experience of soldiers, civilians, and life on the home front
• Examining the aftermath of both wars and the preservation and commemoration of events.
Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Program
JUNOBEACHCENTRE
Do you have a passion for Canadian Military History? Looking for a new and exciting research experience? Apply to participate in the new Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Program!
Who Can Apply:
• The Fellowship Program is open to Graduate students (Master’s or Doctoral candidates)
• The Fellow must be enrolled at an accredited university prior to the start of the Fellowship Program
• The Fellow should be enrolled in a program that compliments the potential research at the Juno Beach Centre, such a Canadian/Military History, English and French Studies, Tourism Management, Psychology, Fine Arts, and Geography
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Fellow:
• Produce a tangible product (research paper, project, work, etc.) that shows dedicated skill and research
• The parameters of the product are open to interpretation, but should be outlined in detail in the submission proposal
• Act as a representative of the JBCA/JBC in meaningful and respectful manner
• Showcase a professional manner when conducting research in Normandy
• Work with the staff at the JBCA/JBC and maintain regular communication
• Presentation of their work throughout the Fellowship term in academic or public settings is encouraged
• Acknowledge the JBCA/JBC as funders of the research when presented to a wider audience
How to Apply
Applicants meeting the above criteria should apply directing to the Juno Beach Centre Association in Canada.
Application Package Materials:
• A Motivation Letter stating interest in the Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Program, area of study, and how your research relates to the mission of the Juno Beach Centre
• A CV, including contact information, education, publications, and other relevant research experiences
• A 2-3 page Research Proposal outlining your research scope, both independently in Canada and in Normandy, the goals of your research, detailing how it will benefit your education/career aspirations and elevate public awareness of the JBC, and how it relates to the theme
• A Proposed Work Plan indicating when you would travel to Normandy to complete your residency (must be outside of April – September tourist season), as well as an outline of how you would conduct your studies at the Centre and in Normandy.
• A sample of your work/writing (an essay, report, published articles, etc.)
• Letters of reference (minimum of 2) from academic sources (professors, thesis advisors, program directors, etc.) to verify your competence and aptitude for research and a passion for your studies
Applicants should submit the application package by email in a single PDF document to the attention of “The Juno Beach Centre Fellowship Selection Committee” to [email protected].
Selection Process
A dedicated selection committee made up of leaders in the academic community will review and select recipients based on your ability to: • Present a clear and detailed outline of research plan and project
scope• Demonstrate leadership in area of study • Showcase creative and imaginative thinking
Application Timeline • The application deadline is March 31, 2015• Fellows will be announced in June 2015
For more information, please contact the Juno Beach Centre Association
JUNO BEACH CENTRE ASSOCIATION 828 Legion Road, Burlington ON L7S 1T5 Web: www.junobeach.org Telephone: 1-877-828-JUNO Email: [email protected]
