CCA Research Fellowship Program

Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Open to
Researchers, architects, and curators pursuing early-stage interdisciplinary research in architecture, urbanism, landscape, and/or design. Applicants should hold a PhD or have equivalent professional experience. Applications are accepted in English or French.

Application Fee
None stated.

What’s Provided

  • 1–2 month research residency at the Canadian Centre for Architecture

  • Residency period between 7 June and 30 July 2027

  • Private office and access to the CCA Collection

  • CAD $5,000 monthly stipend

  • Additional financial support for travel expenses

  • Opportunities to participate in seminars, workshops, discussions, and present work in progress publicly

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Not specified. The CCA provides a stipend and travel support, but no additional coverage is stated.

Duration
1–2 months (between 7 June and 30 July 2027). Fellows must be able to begin during the second or third week of June.

Deadline
16 October 2026 (midnight EST).

Essential Notes

  • Four fellowships are available for 2027.

  • Research proposals should relate to the CCA’s areas of inquiry, including infrastructure, land management, architecture and new media (including generative AI), and African diasporic networks.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be asked for references; letters of recommendation are not required at the initial application stage.

  • Results will be announced in November–December 2026.