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Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program
Support for doctoral research and public engagement
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers $10,000 CAD to doctoral candidates at Canadian universities in law, law and society, or related disciplines. It supports community engagement activities and research-sharing initiatives over a five-month period.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community engagement activities to share doctoral research.
- Educational workshops, podcast episodes, or community roundtables.
- Virtual presentation on the dissertation project.
- Reflection paper linking research and community engagement insights.
- Virtual round table participation in March 2027.
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae.
- Doctoral thesis description.
- Community engagement proposal.
- Names and contact information of two referees, including the doctoral supervisor.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Doctoral candidates.
- Students at Canadian universities.
- Applicants in law, law and society, or related disciplines.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Law Commission of Canada after submission.
- Applicants are expected to be notified of the decision within four weeks after the deadline.
- Funding is tied to participation in program components.
Additional information
- The program runs for five months.
- Applicants contribute the equivalent of one business day per week.
- Work is remote.
- The application decision is normally communicated within four weeks after the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program. 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 Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program?
This program offers $10,000 CAD to doctoral candidates at Canadian universities in law, law and society, or related disciplines. It supports community engagement activities and research-sharing initiatives over a five-month period.
How much funding can be received?
Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program program?
To be eligible for the Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program program, you must:
Doctoral candidates only.
Canadian university enrollment required.
Final thesis writing stage.
What expenses are eligible under Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program?
Community engagement activities to share doctoral research.
Educational workshops, podcast episodes, or community roundtables.
Virtual presentation on the dissertation project.
Reflection paper linking research and community engagement insights.
Virtual round table participation in March 2027.
Who can I contact for more information about the Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program available?
The Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Law Commission of Canada Emerging Scholars Program is a Grant and Funding