Graduate Student News

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Awards Information

Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Applications must be submitted through Carleton Central by Nov. 19.

Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship 2025-2026
The 2025-2026 Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship application for an outstanding international student from an African country is available. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2026.  Eligible recipients will be full-time students proceeding from one year to another in any program of study at Carleton University. Consideration will be given to students in financial need. Application is required. Endowed in 2005 by friends, family and colleagues in honour of Richard J. Van Loon, Carleton’s 10th President.

For more information and how to apply, click here. 

Adrian D.C. Chan Award for Volunteer and Community Service
Prof. Adrian D.C. Chan established this annual award issued to a full–time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an Engineering program in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. The award recognizes voluntary involvement and community engagement at Carleton University, outside the classroom, and in the community at large. Applications are now open.

For details and how to apply click here. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1 at 9 a.m.

Exchange Applications Now Open!

Carleton offers an Exchange Program with approximately 110 partner institutions in more than 30 countries around the globe. This is an opportunity for graduate students to study full-time at a partner institution for a single term (fall or winter) or for a full academic year. Exchange students pay tuition to Carleton University and earn credits toward their Carleton degree.

Plan your exchange for 2026/2027 by attending an Exchange Information Session!

The Exchange Team is hosting both in-person and virtual sessions in November and December, so join us to receive an overview of the Outgoing Exchange Program as well as details on how to complete an application. Topics will also include eligibility requirements, funding opportunities, and testimonials from past participants.

Funded Summer Research Visits in Japan

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science offers the JSPS Summer Program for Canadian graduate students and postdocs to visit a Japanese university or research institute for 2 months (June to August).

JSPS covers travel expenses and provides an allowance. It’s a great opportunity to see Japan and conduct research with experts abroad. The deadline for Summer 2026 is Dec. 3.

Students from all disciplines are invited to apply. More information and details are available here, or contact Carleton International at mobility.programs@carleton.ca.

Shannon Lecture #3: The Transnational Making of United Nations Peacekeeping

The Department of History is hosting its third Shannon Lecture on Oct. 20 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This hybrid event will be held at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre and online. 

Canada has played a prominent role in the military history of United Nations peacekeeping. This lecture explores how Canada has shaped the course and conduct of peacekeeping beyond its commitments to individual peacekeeping missions.

For more information and to register, click here.

ACT: Career Support for Students with Disabilities

Through Accessible Career Transitions (ACT), Career Services offers specialized career-readiness programming for students who identify as having a disability. Meet with an ACT Advisor to receive individualized, adapted and ongoing guidance from a strengths-based approach. Topics addressed during ACT Advising appointments and resources provided to students may include career exploration, job search and networking strategies as well as resume and interview preparation. 

ACT Advising is available to current students by appointment only. Students must first be registered with ACT to book an appointment. To register, please complete the registration form.

Study Permit Survival Guide Workshop: IRCC Rules You Can’t Ignore

Whether you're new to Canada or already studying here, this interactive virtual workshop on Oct. 23 is your go-to guide for understanding and maintaining your study permit status.

You'll learn about your rights and responsibilities, work eligibility, and the serious consequences of non-compliance while also building connections with fellow international students. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to navigate your academic journey. 

2025 Fields-Carleton Distinguished Lecture

In this year's Fields-Carleton Distinguished Lecture, explore how graph theory models real-world challenges—and why solving them often gets tricky.

This Lecture will be held on Oct. 16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Health Sciences Building and will dig into what makes a graph complex, when solutions don’t come easily, and take a brief historical tour.

No prior knowledge needed. The Lecture will be presented by Prof. Maria Chudnovsky, Department of Mathematics at Princeton University.

FPGA Student EDI Research Award

The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) Student EDI Research Award celebrates outstanding student projects that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in research. Open to all eligible undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, the award highlights work that promotes inclusive knowledge and practice.

Applications are due by Nov. 10.  Learn more here. 

Upcoming Deadlines

For the complete list of dates and deadlines, please bookmark and refer to the Registrar's Office website.

Oct. 20
Deadline for course outlines to be made available to students registered in late fall courses.

Oct. 20-24
Fall break. No classes.

Nov. 7
Last day to withdraw from late fall term courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Nov. 15

• Last day to request formal exam accommodations for December full fall, late fall, and fall/winter examinations to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.
• Last day for academic withdrawal from full fall and late fall courses.

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