International Students: Info from our Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)

Scholarships and Awards for International Students
Are you an international student looking for ways to help finance your education? Visit the GO-ISSO website for a breakdown of awards and scholarships available to you. Awards range from $850 up to $10,000. 

GO-ISSO Social Events
Looking to take a break from your studies? The GO-ISSO has an exciting lineup of events tailored for international students. From visiting Rideau Hall to enjoying some treats with your friends at our Global Cafe. All events are free and a great way for you to meet other international students studying at Carleton. For a full line-up of events and to register, visit our website! 

Author Meets Readers | On the Other Hand

Join FPGA for an engaging Author Meets Reader event with Phil Ryan, associate professor in Carleton’s School of Public Policy and Administration, as he discusses his latest book, On the Other Hand.

The book takes a critical look at progressive critiques of Canadian multiculturalism, exploring how capitalism, immigration policy and persistent inequality shape the limits—and possibilities—of multiculturalism in Canada.

Event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Irene's Pub Restaurant (885 Bank Street).

Register here!

CAGS Workshop Series for Graduate Students and Postdocs

The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) is offering a new workshop for graduate students, postdocs, and early career researchers to develop their research project management skills and advance the progress of their thesis or dissertation.

This 90-minute webinar, developed by Dr. P. Alison Paprica, PhD, PMP, explains how to use three one-page project management tools to plan and manage research.

This virtual session over MS Teams will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). Registration closes Jan. 23.

Ticket Price: $15.00 (no tax)

Winter Career & Networking Fair on Feb. 4

• Wednesday, Feb. 4
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Teraanga Commons, 2nd Floor

All Carleton students and grads are encouraged to attend the in-person Winter Career & Networking Fair to practice networking, learn about employers and explore opportunities.

Why attend?

• Practice builds confidence:  Networking is a skill, and like any skill, it takes practice.  
• Explore opportunities: Learn about full-time, part-time, co-op, summer and future roles. Even if you're not job hunting now or an employer you're interested in isn't hiring at the moment, understanding what's out there helps you plan ahead. 
• Gain insight: Discover what different organizations do, what they value in candidates and how you might fit in now or in the future. 
• Grow your network: Make connections that could lead to mentorship, advice or future opportunities. Every conversation is a step forward.  

Some of the employers include Providence Care, Canadian Bank Note Company, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Communications Security Establishment, Export Development Canada, Tomlinson Group of Companies, The Minto Group, Ontario Power Generation, and Public Safety Canada.

Register today!

Emerging Insights into the Social: Advancing Multidisciplinary 
Conversations About the Future

The Sociology & Anthropology Graduate Student Caucus (SAGSC) Conference Committee at Carleton University welcomes submissions to its 9th annual graduate student conference, a hybrid event taking place on March 25. The committee aims to provide an academic platform where graduate students across disciplines may share their unique empirical research and theoretical insights.

This conference is multidisciplinary and invites submissions from all Carleton graduate students whose research involves a critical examination of the social. Broadly speaking, this includes any research that involves relationships, structures, and shared ways of living within a community or broader society. The goal of this conference is for graduate students to gain experience sharing their work in front of an academic audience. Therefore, we welcome presentations on uncompleted projects, including sharing of preliminary findings, outputs from arts-based methods, as well as presentations on completed research.

Submission Information:
Please submit a 200-word abstract about your 15-minute presentation with a brief 50-word biography and contact information in a Microsoft Word document by Jan. 31 to: sagsc.cu@outlook.com. Presenters will be notified of their acceptance by Feb. 20.

If you have any questions, including if you are unsure if your topic fits within the call for submissions, you can reach out to us at sagsc.cu@outlook.com.

Careers in Mental Health: Insights from Industry Professionals

• Wednesday, Jan. 21
• 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Dunton Tower, Room 20217

Who is this for? Open to all students, but targeted to students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Neuroscience and Graduate Studies.

Join Career Services for an engaging evening focused on exploring careers and trends in the mental health field. A panel of professionals will share their insights, experiences and perspectives on working in this important sector. After the discussion, you will have the chance to connect with panelists and other attendees for networking.                   

• Gain valuable insights into the mental health field from experienced professionals
• Learn about different roles, challenges and opportunities in the sector
• Build connections and expand your professional network

Roundtable: Governing Europe and Eurasia: Can the European Union be Part of the Solution?
An Event in Honour of Joan DeBardeleben

While current debates about the future of the European Union are dominated by short-term geopolitical considerations – especially the threats emerging from Russia, China, and the United States – this event discusses selected longer-term challenges that the EU will need to address if it is to remain relevant as a political actor in governing Europe and in contributing to stability in its neighbourhood.

• Jan. 30
• 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• 2017 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Lounge in Dunton Tower

The event is held in the honour of Professor Joan DeBardeleben to celebrate her contributions as a longtime faculty member and former director of the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies.

Register Here!

Institute of Political Economy Annual Graduate Conference on March 27 

IPE's annual graduate student conference planning team is now accepting abstract submissions for the 26th annual graduate student conference taking place on March 27.

The theme of the conference is, Radical Hope & Alternative Futures: Combatting Defeatism Through Revolutionary Imagination.

All abstract submissions are welcome. A few guiding themes include, but are not limited to:

• Neoliberalism, imperialism/neo-colonialism, petro-capitalism, extractivism;
• Decay of democracy, rise of fascism, forced labour, violence, ecological/climate crisis, technofeudalism;
• Resistance, internationalism, degrowth, plurinationalism, abolitionism, solidarity;
• Post-growth, post-petrol, landback, radical democracy, alternative political economies, Afro-Indigenous futurism, new ontologies.

Abstracts should be 200 words in length and can be submitted via google form here!

The deadline for submissions is Jan. 20.

Be sure to stay updated on future announcements regarding the conference by checking out IPE's Instagram account.

Society for Neuroscience: Save the Date for Brain & Mental Health Art Show on May 2

The Brain & Mental Health (BMH) Art Show returns on May 2 at 6 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre! 

This is an annual event organized by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Ottawa Chapter that brings together the scientific and mental health communities in Ottawa through art in support of a wonderful local charity. This year, all proceeds raised through art auctions, raffle prizes, and drink and ticket sales will benefit the CAPSA. 

CALLING ALL ARTISTS:  Submissions are open until March 30. 

Contributing a piece of art to the BMH Art Show is a great way to engage with your local community and showcase your talents! We accept all forms of physical art (e.g., paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glasswork, crochet, etc.). To submit a piece of art for consideration, please fill out this form. 

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2026 Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security: Scholarship in Food Insecurity

The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security has launched a call for scholarship applications from master’s and PhD students who are conducting research on determinants, impacts, and policy or program interventions addressing food insecurity in Canada.

There are four $15,000 scholarships available and in past years, the average application success rate has been 10% - meaning 1 in 10 applicants have received a scholarship!

The application deadline is March 5.

Click here to learn more or apply.