Funding & benefits
Funding details are not stated on the official page as of 18 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
The fellowship was established in 2007 by Arthur and Dawn Weston in honour of their daughter’s work in the field of teaching and learning in higher education at McGill University. It is awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) upon the recommendation of Teaching and Academic Programs (TAP) to an outstanding full-time graduate student interested in conducting research on university teaching and learning in any faculty
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Education. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- be registered in a graduate degree program at McGill or have applied and received an offer of admission at McGill;
- be registered full-time for the duration of the award;
- Master's students must be M1 or M2 (as appears on their Minerva transcripts);
- Doctoral students must be PhD1 to *PhD5 (as appears on their Minerva transcripts);
- be conducting (or be planning) research on university teaching and learning in any Faculty.
- In order to be eligible for the Weston Fellowship, candidates must:
- Preference will be given to doctoral students.
- *Students from Clinical Psychology are eligible from PhD1 to PhD6
- Completed and signed application form;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Certified copies of all official transcripts from university level studies (graduate and undergraduate);
- Explanation of special circumstances (if applicable) that includes any special considerations that may have had an effect on your performance or productivity (e.g. barriers in your academic experience, delays in research results, gaps in your experience); and
- Two Referee’s Reports on the prescribed form and sent separately by each referee to fundingapplications.gps [at] mcgill.ca by March 12, 2026.
- Applicants are required to submit their completed package to fundingapplications.gps [at] mcgill.ca with the subject line “Weston Fellowship” by March 12, 2026. Please ensure that each item listed below is included in your application package.
- Explanation of special circumstances (if applicable) that includes any special considerations that may have had an effect on your performance or productivity (e.g. barriers in your academic experience, delays in research results, gaps in your experience)
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Should you apply?
It suits Postdoctoral applicants working in Education. Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Education.
- Study destination: Canada.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Master's students must be M1 or M2 (as appears on their Minerva transcripts);
- Doctoral students must be PhD1 to *PhD5 (as appears on their Minerva transcripts);
- Certified copies of all official transcripts from university level studies (graduate and undergraduate);
Application process
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at McGill University in Canada.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with McGill University before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with McGill University, through the official application page linked from this record.
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 3 items: Master's students must be M1 or M2 (as appears on their Minerva transcripts);, Doctoral students must be PhD1 to *PhD5 (as appears on their Minerva transcripts);, Certified copies of all official transcripts from university level studies (graduate and undergraduate);.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from McGill University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 18 Oct 2026 · Verified 4 h ago
About McGill University
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