To be eligible for these courses, you must meet the following requirements:

Undergraduate level:

When applying and during the semester preceding the field research course:

• Must be in good academic standing;
• Must be registered full time (Fall and Winter), in an Honours Bachelor offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and have the Faculty of Social Sciences as your home faculty;
• Must have completed 54 university credits in their program of study (by May - preceding the date of departure);
• You must submit your application to the courses by completing the online form by the deadline;
• Sign the Code of Conduct and commit to attending the pre-departure trainings;
• Commit to purchase the airline ticket and travel insurance according to the Faculty of Social Sciences criteria;
• Commit to leave with the other participants on the same flight (students must travel together, no exception);
• Be legally able to travel to the Field Research Country;
• Conform to the host country's sanitary measures and the travel advice and advisories from the Canadian government;
• Meet the specific language requirements for the course (written and oral ability in French or English depending on the language of the course);
• If you are registered in the coop program, you must advise them of your interest of participating in the Field Research Course before applying.

Graduate Students: (Only applicable to the International Summer School course)

• Must be registered full-time in an M.A. program at the Faculty of Social Sciences;
• Must inform their department and seek approval from the thesis/MRP supervisor to register for the field research course;
• Must submit your application to the courses by completing the online form by the deadline;
• Sign the Code of Conduct;
• Attend ALL the pre-departure trainings (offered by course professor and uOinternational);
• Conform to the host country's sanitary measures and the travel advice and advisories from the Canadian government;
• Commit to leave with the other participants on the same flight (students must travel together, no exception);
• Purchase the airline ticket and travel insurance according to the Faculty of Social Sciences criteria;
• Must meet the specific language requirements for the course (written and oral ability in French or English depending on the language of the course);
• If you are registered in the co-op program, you must advise them of your interest of participating in the Field Research Course before handing in your admission request.

You must complete the online registration form for the Field Research Course before November 11, 2024 at midnight. Please read the form carefully before completing it.

You can apply to two Field Research Courses: your first and second choice. If you are only interested in your first choice, you can leave the second choice blank.

When you have submitted your online application, you will receive a confirmation of admission request e-mail. Please keep this e-mail as proof that you applied before the deadline.

The professor of your first choice will be sent the files of all the students that have selected their course as first choice. They will select 15 students out of the applications (10 for the International Summer Schoolcourse) and a wait list.  Students who have not been selected for their first choice will then be offered that their application be submitted to the professor of their number two choice IF there remain spots in that course.

Please note there is a maximum of fifteen (15) students per course. Priority is given to students who have not completed a field research course in previous years.  If this course represents additional units (does not count for optional nor elective requirements, the student is ineligible for the course.

If you are accepted for the course, you will receive an e-mail in December advising you of the next steps to take.  You will need to confirm your participation in the course by e-mail.

In addition to your course registration form, you will have to prepare certain documents before your departure (see Important Dates section below).

Undergraduate Students:

If selected, the faculty will register you to one of the following six credits course codes:

• FSS 3210 (if you have completed 54 credits in your program of study by April)
• FSS 4210 (if you have completed 81 credits in your program of study by April)

The Coordinator will inform you of the application of these credits in your program of study,according to your academic progress (optional or elective course.

Registration will take place by email with fssinternational@uottawa.ca. We will contact you when it is time to register.Summer course registration is in April.

Undergraduate students will not be able to participate in the June convocation because they must maintain their registration throughout the summer semester.  If you have completed all your requirements, you will then graduate in October. If that is your situation, contact the Finance Services early on to make arrangements.

Please note that if you have unpaid late tuition fees listed in your student account, we will not be able to register you. If you are not registered, you cannot participate in the course.  You will then be financially responsible for any costs resulting from this situation.  Contact the Finance Services early on to ensure there are no outstanding holds on your file.

Graduate Students: (only applicable to International Summer School course)

If selected, your unit will register you for a three credits course.

The course will count during the summer semester. Graduate students will not be able to participate in the June convocation because they must maintain their registration throughout the summer semester (even if the course count as additional credits in your program of study).  If you have completed all your requirements, you will then graduate in October. If that is your situation, contact the Finance Services early on to make arrangements.

Please note that if you have unpaid late tuition fees listed in your student account, we will not be able to register you. If you are not registered, you cannot leave to participate in the course.  You will then be financially responsible for any costs resulting from this situation. Contact the Finance Services to ensure there are no outstanding holds on your file.

Travel

Purchase of the airline tickets and travel insurance is mandatory through the faculty travel agent, regardless of existing travel insurance coverage. No other travel insurance will be accepted.

All students must be on the same departure flight. However, you may extend your stay and select your own return date.

Accommodations

Accommodations vary based on your host country. The course professor will confirm the specific accommodations during the pre-departure training meetings.

Cameroon

Bilingual course offered in English and French, open to undergraduate students – May 20 to June 10, 2025

Course fees required prior to departure:

• Deposit: $500 to reserve spot in course, non-refundable after December 16, 2024
• Airline ticket and travel insurance: ~$1500
• Course fee (includes accommodations, food, transportation and pedagogical excursions): $1386.25

Additional fees:

• Tuition fees (according to University deadlines)
• Visa: $230
• Vaccines (consult your travel health provider)

Bursary:

• $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

Ottawa

Bilingual course open to undergraduate students –June  23 –July 11, 2025

Course fees required prior to departure:

• Deposit: $500 to reserve spot in course, non-refundable after December 16, 2024

Additional fees:

• Tuition fees (according to University deadlines)

Senegal

French course open to undergraduate students – May 11 – June 6, 2025

Course fees required prior to departure:

• Deposit: $500 to reserve spot in course, non-refundable after December 16, 2024
• Airline ticket and travel insurance: ~$2000

Additional fees:

• Tuition fees (according to University deadlines)
• Recommended personal budget: $1232 for accommodations, food, transportation and educational excursions
• Visa
• Vaccines (consult your travel health provider)

Bursary:

• $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

Germany andBelgium

English course open to undergraduate students – May 2 - 24, 2025

Course fees required prior to departure:

• Deposit: $500 to reserve spot in course, non-refundable after December 16, 2024
• Airline ticket and travel insurance: ~$1500
• Course fee: $1127 (includes accommodations, with breakfast; educational excursions and local transportation)

Additional fees:

• Tuition fees (according to University deadlines)
• Recommended personal budget: lunch and dinner
• Visa

Bursary:

• $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)
• DAAD Group Travel stipend of $950 (to be confirmed)

Mexico

English course open to undergraduate students – May 5-25, 2025

Course fees required prior to departure:

• Deposit: $500 to reserve spot in course, non-refundable after December 16, 2024
• Airline ticket and travel insurance: ~$1400
• Course fee: $1751 (includes accommodations, with breakfast and lunch; educational excursions and local transportation)

Additional fees:

• Tuition fees (according to University deadlines)
• Recommended personal budget: dinner
• Visa

Bursary:

• $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

USA

English course open to undergraduate students – May 3-24, 2025

Course fees required prior to departure:

• Deposit: $500 to reserve spot in course, non-refundable after December 16, 2024
• Airline ticket and travel insurance: ~$834
• Course fee: $1572.58

Additional fees:

• Tuition fees (according to University deadlines)
• Recommended personal budget: All meals
• Visa

Bursary:

• $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

Germany (International Summer School)

English course open to undergraduate and graduate students – July 19 – Aug 2, 2025

Course fees required prior to departure:

• Deposit: $500 to reserve spot in course
• Airline ticket and travel insurance: ~$1500

Additional fees:

• Tuition fees (according to University deadlines)
• Recommended personal budget: $500 for meals and incidentals
• Visa (if required)

Bursary:

• $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

Note: University of Rostockis covering the cost of accommodations.

You are responsible for securing your passport and/or visa. You must have a valid passport before leaving the country as well as a visa for the country you are visiting, if necessary. Please begin the process of obtaining these documents once you are accepted into the course. Be sure to leave enough time to receive your passport and/or visa. You must provide us with a photocopy of your passport. For information on the necessary steps, consult the Passport Canada website.

If you plan to travel after the Field Research Course, you must make sure to have the appropriate travel documents.  Please consult the links below and contact the appropriate authorities of the host country.

Nationals from other countries are responsible to undertake the appropriate steps to find out what are the requirements and fees, according to their status, for travel documents in the host country.

All selected students will automatically receive the following bursaries:

Belgium/Germany: $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course). 
DAAD Group Travel stipend of $950 (to be confirmed)

Cameroon: $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

Mexico: $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

Senegal: $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

USA:$500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

Germany (International Summer School): $500 bursary ($250 from FSS and $250 from uOinternational, deposited in student account after course)

These amounts will be deposited in your student account after the course.

Some dates may change.

Payment Dates