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CFUW Legacy Award
Fellowship supporting doctoral research on gender equality
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,300
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This fellowship provides $8,300 to support doctoral research focused on advancing gender equality. It is open to women whose PhD thesis project is well defined and tied to CFUW’s mission, aims, and objectives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,300 $
- Minimum amount : 8,300 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral thesis research on advancing gender equality.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women pursuing doctoral studies.
- Students in any branch of learning.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Abroad
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CFUW Fellowships Committee.
- The committee’s decision is final.
Additional information
- The fellowship is awarded biennially.
- The award is intended to recognize past CFUW members.
- The fellowship is tenable in Canada or abroad.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CFUW Legacy Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CFUW Legacy Award. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CFUW Legacy Award?
This fellowship provides $8,300 to support doctoral research focused on advancing gender equality. It is open to women whose PhD thesis project is well defined and tied to CFUW’s mission, aims, and objectives.
How much funding can be received?
CFUW Legacy Award Funds up to $8,300 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CFUW Legacy Award program?
To be eligible for the CFUW Legacy Award program, you must:
Woman in a doctoral program.
Completed one year of doctoral study.
Research advances gender equality.
What expenses are eligible under CFUW Legacy Award?
Doctoral thesis research on advancing gender equality.
Who can I contact for more information about the CFUW Legacy Award?
You can contact CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the CFUW Legacy Award available?
The CFUW Legacy Award program is available across Canada.
Is the CFUW Legacy Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CFUW Legacy Award is a Grant and Funding