York Graduate Scholars conduct ground-breaking research with a global lens

Catch a glimpse of the cutting-edge research taking place at York University done by talented graduate students who generate innovative knowledge. Their visionary projects address pressing issues in our society as well as problems that are often overlooked. Kathleen Cherrington is a PhD scholar in the Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies program, is investigating how […]

Professional Skill Development with FGS

Graduate students and recent grads can be proactive about their future and become competitive on the job market by professionalizing their degree with the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). Career support services are available to help members of the graduate community develop professional skills that supplement the academic work done in their graduate program. The […]

York graduate students receive grant to curate digital literacy resources for queer seniors

Two York graduate students are leading a new project that aims to improve access to digital resources to better serve 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors in Canada. Stephanie Jonsson and Hannah Maitland, both PhD candidates in the Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies Department at York University, are founders of the Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN), a […]

The Sandra Pyke Conference Fellowship

Overview The Sandra Pyke Conference Fellowship contributes to the costs of students enrolled in the Graduate Program in the School of Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies who are presenting papers at conferences or serving as the organizer and/or Chair of a conference session. It is for expenses (including accommodation and registration fees) associated with conference […]

The Margaret R. Awards

Overview The Margaret R. Awards will be awarded to full-time and part-time students enrolled in the School of Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies Master’s Program who have achieved a strong academic standing. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need. For more information, please visit: http://gfws.gradstudies.yorku.ca/financial-support/ Contact Graduate Program […]

Jean Fewster Award

Overview The Jean Fewster Award will provide an annual bursary to a deserving York University graduate student who is completing research in the area of communications and/or international studies at the School of Gender, Feminist & Women’s Studies. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate financial need. Dr. […]

Feminist Historical Research Scholarship

Overview The Feminist Historical Research Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student in History or Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies. The award is specifically to support research travel costs outside of Toronto. Preference will be given to students undertaken historical research and approaching their topic from a feminist perspective. For more information, please contact […]