Expand your horizons and collaborate internationally with Brock’s Global Scholars program – connecting students, scholars and researchers from institutions around the world to Brock faculty, staff, and resources to facilitate knowledge-sharing across borders.
Unlock New Opportunities Abroad
Discover the benefits of teaching and conducting research a new country:
- Diversify and enhance your professional development
- Work, learn and grow at a top Canadian institution
- Learn and compare different approaches and methods in your field
- Increase opportunities for research collaborations and joint projects
- Increase the global visibility of yourself and your institution
Three Global Scholars pathways are available to support your growth and diversity in academia:
Learn, work and grow in one of Canada’s most diverse regions.
Located just 20 minutes from Niagara Falls, Brock offers all the benefits of a comprehensive university in a safe, community-minded city with beautiful natural surroundings. Our main campus is on the Niagara Escarpment and is the only Canadian university located within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
*Visiting International Professors must have been formally offered a teaching position at Brock.
**University Mentorship is ideal for students but is also open to faculty, staff and researchers from abroad.
Program Fees
- $150 (CAD) program fee per visit
- This program fee covers a formal letter of invitation, pre-arrival assistance, accommodation information, on-arrival orientation, a Brock ID card, and an email account.
- $63 (CAD) per month for University Health Insurance Plan (this is mandatory coverage for participants)
- Scholars are responsible for their own travel and living expenses.
Funding Opportunities
These are some of the funding opportunities you can apply for to help you on your journey:
For Students:
- Study in Canada Scholarships
- Emerging Leaders of the Americas Program (ELAP)
- Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program
For Faculty:
- Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program (CCFLP)
FAQ
What You Need to Know
A complete application includes a filled application form, letter of institutional support (from your home institution), a CV, goals and objectives, filled liability waiver, and scan of your passport.
A strong application will have a faculty host who has agreed to supervise your visit. If you do not have a faculty host, we can help facilitate introductions between faculty who may be a good fit for your research.
A scholar can stay anywhere from 2 weeks up to 2 years in the program.
Typically, applications are processed every 2 weeks.
Our immigration team will review your case and let you know what is required (typically a work permit). Please note that immigration processing times can be very lengthy and depend on the country you are applying from.
There is a $150 program fee as well as $63/month for the University Health Insurance Plan. There will also be fees involved with the immigration process. Housing fees, food, and bus tickets are also the responsibility of the visiting scholar.
You will have access to all of the buildings on campus, including the library and computer labs. You will receive a Brock email and ID card for access to the computers. You will need to purchase a membership to access the recreation facilities (gym).