ICUF De Chastelain Scholarships
Community, Regional & Enterprise Development
Creative Arts, Culture and Heritage
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Governance and Public Policy
Information and Communication Technology
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Social Justice
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Wednesday 6th, May 2026
External Deadline: Monday 11th, May 2026
Description
The De Chastelain Scholarships will support the development of research connections between Canada and Ireland, and are open to applicants from both countries. We welcome proposals from applicants from all academic disciplines whose work contributes to peacebuilding and reconciliation — whether directly through research in these areas or indirectly by strengthening the social, cultural, environmental, technological, or institutional foundations on which lasting peace depends.
This programme honours General John de Chastelain, who played a pivotal role in negotiating and securing peace on the island of Ireland, and whose legacy inspires this programme.
The scholarships, which have an application deadline of 11th May, will enable researchers from Ireland to spend 3–6 weeks at a Canadian university, and Canadian researchers to spend the same period at a university on the island of Ireland. ICUF would like to thank the governments of Ireland (DFHERIS) and Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for their support of this programme, as well as corporate partners, Nephin Energy, Vermilion Energy and Air Canada.
For more information on the programme, including how to apply please click here.