CARLETON UNIVERSITY (CENTRE FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES) & KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG CANADA
Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship at Carleton University
full · phd
- 4 monthsVisiting term (September to December)
- ~CAD 12,000 / ~EUR 8,000 (est.)Stipend for travel & accommodation
- ~CAD 6,000 / ~EUR 4,000 (est.)Teaching fee for the MA seminar
- 1 scholarSelected per cycle
- All nationalitiesWho may apply
- PhD requiredMinimum qualification
At a glance
full
Funding
€16k
Max amount
Feb 28, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities
Country
Carleton University (Centre for European Studies) & Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada
Provider
The Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship is offered by the Centre for European Studies (CES) at Carleton University in Ottawa, in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Foundation Office Canada. It is a fully funded 4-month visiting position, normally running from September to December, that brings 1 scholar to Ottawa to teach, conduct research and engage with policy practitioners on transatlantic relations. The visiting scholar teaches a single MA-level seminar, delivers a public lecture co-hosted by the KAS, and consults with policymakers and academic networks in the Canadian capital. The award is intended for established academics: applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Political Science, Law, Economics or a related field, show a research record in transatlantic relations, and have university teaching experience. Funding covers a stipend toward travel and accommodation plus a teaching fee for the MA course, with logistical support for the stay in Ottawa. Applications are sent by email to the CES with a letter of application, a CV, a 200-word course outline and a recent publication. Because the exact stipend, teaching fee and the next deadline are set each cycle, confirm the current figures and the application window on Carleton's official Centre for European Studies page before you apply.
What's covered
- Travel & accommodation stipend — A stipend toward international travel and accommodation in Ottawa for the 4-month term, estimated at ~CAD 12,000 (~EUR 8,000 (est.)); the exact amount is set each cycle.
- Teaching fee — A teaching fee of roughly ~CAD 6,000 (~EUR 4,000 (est.)) for delivering one MA-level seminar on transatlantic relations at Carleton University.
- Accommodation support — Logistical assistance in arranging accommodation in Ottawa for the duration of the visiting scholarship.
- Logistical assistance — On-the-ground support from the Centre for European Studies for settling in, scheduling lectures and accessing university resources.
- Public lecture platform — A funded public lecture co-hosted by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, plus access to policy and academic networks in Ottawa worth more than the cash value alone.
How to apply
Applications are submitted by email to the Centre for European Studies with a fixed set of documents and a specified subject line; there is no online portal.
- Confirm eligibility — Check that you hold a PhD in a relevant field, have a transatlantic-relations research record, and can teach an MA-level seminar in Ottawa from September to December.
- Prepare your documents — Draft a letter of application explaining your interest, a detailed CV with publications and teaching experience, a 200-word outline for the proposed seminar, and select one recent publication on transatlantic relations.
- Email your application — Send all materials to the Centre for European Studies (CanadaEU@carleton.ca) using the subject line 'Adenauer Visiting Scholar, [Your Name]'.
- Submit before the deadline — Ensure the complete application reaches CES before the cycle deadline (around 28 February); late or incomplete submissions are not considered.
- Await the decision — Shortlisted scholars are contacted directly; the selected scholar agrees term dates and teaching arrangements with CES before the September start.
Eligibility
QualificationA completed doctoral (PhD) degree in Political Science, Law, Economics or a closely related field.
Research recordA demonstrated record of research in transatlantic relations or comparable European-North American policy themes.
Teaching experienceDocumented university-level teaching experience, since the scholar must deliver one MA-level seminar.
NationalityOpen to applicants of all nationalities; the scholar must be able to be physically present in Ottawa for the 4-month term.
This is a visiting-scholar (research and teaching) appointment rather than a scholarship for a degree programme; applicants should already hold a PhD and an academic teaching background.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities
Deadlines
September 2027 term~28 February 2027 (est.)
Following cycle~February 2028 (est.)
Selection
A selection committee at the Centre for European Studies reviews applications on the strength of the candidate's doctoral record, research output in transatlantic relations, university teaching experience, and the relevance and feasibility of the proposed 200-word MA seminar. The recent publication submitted with the application is weighed as evidence of scholarly contribution. One scholar is selected per cycle to take up the visiting position in Ottawa.
Verified sources
- Centre for European Studies - Carleton Universitycarleton.caofficial
- Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canadakas.deofficial
About the provider
Carleton University is a public research university in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 1942. Its Centre for European Studies (CES) is a EU Centre of Excellence focused on European integration and transatlantic relations, and it partners with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Foundation Office Canada to host the annual visiting scholarship.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship at Carleton University?
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It is a fully funded 4-month visiting position at the Centre for European Studies, run with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada, for one scholar to teach an MA seminar, deliver a public lecture and engage with policymakers on transatlantic relations in Ottawa.
Is this a scholarship for a degree programme?
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No. It is a visiting-scholar appointment for established academics and post-doctoral researchers who already hold a PhD; it is not a scholarship for completing a bachelor's, master's or PhD.
How long is the visiting term?
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The term lasts about 4 months, normally running from September to December of the award year.
How much funding does it provide?
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It provides a stipend toward travel and accommodation (estimated ~CAD 12,000 / ~EUR 8,000 (est.)) plus a teaching fee of roughly ~CAD 6,000 (~EUR 4,000 (est.)); confirm the exact current figures on the CES page.
Who is eligible to apply?
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Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Political Science, Law, Economics or a related field, have a research record in transatlantic relations, and have university teaching experience.
Which nationalities can apply?
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The scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities, provided the scholar can be present in Ottawa for the full term.
What are the scholar's responsibilities?
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The scholar teaches one MA-level seminar on transatlantic relations, delivers a public lecture co-hosted by the KAS, conducts research, and consults with policy practitioners and academic networks in Ottawa.
How do I apply?
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Email a letter of application, a detailed CV, a 200-word course outline and one recent publication to the Centre for European Studies (CanadaEU@carleton.ca), using the subject line 'Adenauer Visiting Scholar, [Your Name]'.
What is the application deadline?
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The deadline is around 28 February each cycle (estimated 28 February 2027 for the next term); verify the exact date on the official CES page.
Is there an online application form?
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No. Applications are submitted by email to the Centre for European Studies rather than through an online portal.
What documents do I need to submit?
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A letter of application, a detailed CV with publications and teaching experience, a 200-word seminar outline, and one recent publication on transatlantic relations.
Where can I confirm the current details?
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Confirm the stipend, teaching fee, exact deadline and contact details on Carleton University's official Centre for European Studies website before applying.