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COMPETITION | Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027

The competition for the Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellow 2026-2027 is open! Deadline to apply is May 31, 2026.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPETITION

The Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellowship is offered to a researcher with a promising and innovative research project which falls within the research area of Business & Human Rights and who will benefit from developing that project at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC). Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to the proposed research project will be given preference.

CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION

The candidate:

  • Will have obtained a doctoral degree no more than five years prior to December 31st, 2026 and will have successfully defended his/her thesis by August 31st, 2026. Candidates who have obtained their doctorate from the University of Ottawa or through a joint degree program with the University of Ottawa are not eligible for this competition.
  • Agrees to work at the HRREC for the full period of the fellowship.
  • Agrees to contribute to the development and scholarly activities of the HRREC by engaging in an original research program which is distinct from the research he or she has previously undertaken.

The fellowship competition is open to both Canadian citizens and non-citizens. Foreign candidates must demonstrate that they are able or likely to obtain permission to reside in Canada for the period of one year before November 1st, 2026. Please note that HRREC is not in a position to support the necessary immigration process.

The fellowship totals CAD$50,000 (including benefits) and should ideally begin on January 1st (may be pro-rated). For information on the policies and administrative rules applicable to Postdoctoral fellows at the University of Ottawa, please visit the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.

IMPORTANT

  • The recipient will actively participate in the development of the Business & Human Rights Program in collaboration with HRREC Director, Professor Penelope Simons, for the duration of the fellowships.
  • The Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellowship requires the recipient to take up the position physically at the HRREC.
  • The Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellowship does not cover travel costs of the recipient (to Ottawa or return to the Fellow’s place of origin).
  • As part of the application, candidates are strongly encouraged to secure a supervisor from the list of academic members of the Centre.

HOW TO APPLY

The candidate should send the following documents (in English or French) to Viviana Fernandez (viviana.fernandez@uOttawa.ca), Associate Director of the HRREC:

  • A brief cover letter.
  • An up-to-date C.V.
  • A five-page summary of his or her doctoral thesis.
  • The written comments of the thesis examination committee.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • A five-page research proposal describing the Postdoctoral project, its objectives and outputs, and the name(s) of one or more potential supervisors.

CLOSING DATE: May 31st, 2026

DURATION OF THE FELLOWSHIP: January 1st — December 31st, 2027