Frequently Asked Questions
1. Must individuals be nominated for the Action Canada Fellowship?
Yes. Action Canada candidates must be nominated.
2. Is there an age limit for participation in the Action Canada Fellowship program?
No. There is no age limit for candidates. Action Canada is for individuals in the early stages of their careers, therefore the age range of candidates varies.
3. What is the deadline for the call for nominations?
The deadline for receipt of the complete nomination package for the 2010/2011 fellowship year is 5:00 pm PST Friday, 26 February 2010. Faxed or emailed documents will not be accepted.
4. Does the nominator qualify as one of the referees?
Yes. The nominator is one of the three required referees. The Nominator Requirements consist of providing, in advance of the submission deadline, to the candidate (to be included in their complete nomination package), a Nomination Form, and a sealed letter of recommendation describing how the candidate meets the Selection Criteria. Two additional letters of reference are required.
5. Should the letters of reference be submitted by the candidate or sent directly to Action Canada by referees?
The sealed letter of nomination and two sealed letters of reference are to be submitted by the candidate as part of one complete package. The candidate is responsible for ensuring this package is received by Action Canada by the deadline date. Faxed or emailed documents will not be accepted.
6. To whom should I address my nomination application?
Your application should be addressed to the Action Canada National Selection Committee.
7. Must Action Canada Fellows be enrolled in graduate studies, or have post-secondary or graduate/professional degrees?
No. The Action Canada Fellowship is directed towards individuals in the early stages of their careers. There are no degree requirements.
8. Is the Action Canada Fellowship program open to all disciplines or only those related to public policy and leadership?
The Action Canada program is not specific to a particular discipline. It is open to candidates from different educational backgrounds and work experiences. There are no degree requirements.
9. Must nominees be Canadian citizens?
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
10. Can Canadians working or studying outside of Canada participate in the program?
Yes. Canadians working or studying abroad are eligible to participate in the program. Each fellowship year no more than two candidates who are working or studying outside of Canada will be selected.
11. Is Action Canada a full-time program?
No. While the commitment to Action Canada is substantial, the fellowship year is to be undertaken in conjunction other work in which the Fellows are engaged.
12. What is the time commitment for participation in the Action Canada Program?
Fellows must be available to travel and participate in six, three-to-four day (scheduled around weekends) intensive working conferences during their fellowship year. One will be held in Vancouver, one in Ottawa and the others in Canadian locations to be selected annually. In addition, Fellows must commit to work with the other Action Canada Fellows throughout the year on a public policy project of significance to Canada. Fellows must complete work on their public policy project by the beginning of the final conference.
13. When does the Action Canada Fellowship year begin and end?
The fellowship year begins May 2010 and concludes 31 March 2011.
14. How will the Fellows’ public policy project(s) be selected?
Fellows will select their public policy projects in consultation with Action Canada.
15. Where can we find information about past Fellows’ public policy projects?
Click here to review past public policy projects.
