Recipients will receive $25,000 a year for four years, along with the support of an IBET mentor, as they pursue doctorate degrees and specialized engineering research. At the University of Ottawa, all candidates are given the option of pursuing their PhD in French or English.

The IBET Momentum Fellowship is intended to support Indigenous and Black researchers in achieving inclusion in academia at the University of Ottawa. This fellowship, which is the result of a partnership between six Canadian universities, aims to increase diversity within these institutions and within STEM fields. Learn more about the impact of this partnership.

• Self-identify as Indigenous to Canada (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) or Black (African Canadian, Caribbean Canadian, or of Afro-Caribbean heritage)
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Meet the admission requirements of a PhD program in the Faculty of Engineering

Deadlines for the academic year 2023 - 2024

• Fall term : October 31, 2023
• Winter term : March 31, 2024
• Summer term : July 31, 2024

1. Fill out the online form
2. Provide the following documentation:
   • An academic curriculum vitae (CV)
     • Include scholarly interests, skills developed through academic degrees, and related teaching or research experience
   • A statement of purpose
     • Describe how your personal and academic background makes you a good candidate for the fellowship
     • Demonstrate your interest in the IBET goals
     • Provide insight into what drives you to become a leader and how your PhD studies will help you grow in this capacity
   • A letter of support from your PhD supervisor
   • Any other documentation you judge relevant to your application

Applications will be reviewed by the IBET Selection Committee. Short-listed candidates or their supervisor may be contacted for an interview or additional information.

If you have any questions about the process or require assistance, please contact us.