The Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Busaries

This program supports students pursuing higher education by providing financial assistance for research projects conducted at rare. Priority is given to applications employing diverse methodologies and knowledge systems, with a focus on environmental studies (often chosen in conjunction with the Research staff) and/or a site map.

See 2024 Scholarship Details

Eligibility Requirements

Must be enrolled as a graduate student in a Canadian or International institution.
Must conduct research on a rare Charitable Research Reserve property or in conjunction with rare between May 2024 and April 2025.
Research/project has an environmental focus or component.

Application Details

Applications can be submitted until midnight on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
New projects must submit a complete Research and Land Use Application accompanied by Appendix One. Ongoing or continuing projects that have already submitted a Research and Land Use Application need only complete and submit Appendix One to be considered.
Students will be required to provide a final report one year after receiving the scholarship, which includes a list of any presentations or publications of the work to date.
The successful applicant will be notified on or before August 30, 2024. The bulk of the prize will be awarded shortly thereafter while the small remainder (up to 25% of the prize, depending on the quantity received) will be awarded by June 2025, upon successful completion of the requirements of the scholarship (including the final report and conference presentation).
The recipient will retain all intellectual property rights.
IMPORTANT NOTE: please submit your application at least four weeks before your anticipated start date. This may mean submitting your application prior to the deadline to ensure your project can start on time.

Submission Application

It is highly recommended that you contact the rare Conservation Scientist to discuss your project in advance of applying.

New Applications

If you are not currently conducting research at rare, download and complete the rare Research and Land Use Application Form, including Appendix One. Note you are required to submit one letter of recommendation with your application (see pg. 10 for more details).

Research and Land Use Application Form

Existing Applications: Completion of Appendix One

If you are currently conducting research at rare and have already completed a research application form for your project, download and complete Appendix One. This will be reviewed in conjunction with your research application.

Appendix One Only

Submission Details

Submit application to:
‍Conservation Scientist – Research Priorities, Partnerships & Monitoring
rare Charitable Research Reserve
research@raresites.org

‍If you have any further questions or you would like a tour of the reserve please contact us by phone at (519) 650-9336 x 111. On-site accommodations are available for researchers.

Note to Applicants

If approved, please notify the Conservation Scientist of approximate start dates for all research or monitoring and the areas of the property in which they will be conducted.

Please provide the Conservation Scientist with copies of all peer-reviewed literature, publications, theses and reports stemming from research or monitoring on rare property.

The Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Busaries

Applications Extended until June 30, 2024

Protecting 1,200 acres of land