SECOND ANNUAL BLACK SCHOLAR SUMMER INSTITUTE 2026

Inequities continue to exist in the workforce, including within academia, where higher-level positions are predominantly held by White Canadians, while Black Canadians are overrepresented in lower tiers. Additionally, Black individuals are significantly underrepresented in senior academic roles. To tackle child health disparities in Canada, it is essential to build and strengthen the capacity of Black researchers and those working with Black communities. The three-day Summer Institute will train and build the capacity of Black graduate students, early career researchers and researchers interested in Black child and youth well-being.

ABOUT THE BLACK SCHOLAR SUMMER INSTITUTE

The 2026 Black Child and Youth Wellness Scholar Summer Institute is the second annual event organized by the Black and Racial Equity (BARE) Research Program as part of the Transforming the Lives of Black Children and Youth project.  The event theme is, Transforming the Lives of Black Children and Youth in Canada: From Data to Action. The event will welcome around 50 individuals from Black graduate student groups and early career researchers across Canada to attend the Summer Institute.  Training will be provided on diverse topics including, grant writing, writing for publication, research methodologies, data analysis, research ethics, knowledge mobilization, research leadership, presentation skills, equity/diversity/inclusion, and substantive topics related to Black child and youth well-being in Canada.

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Who Can Apply: The following categories qualify to apply for the Summer Institute:
1. Early career researchers (up to 5 years in their careers)
2). Postdoctoral Fellows 
3). PhD student - pre-candidate/post candidate
4). Master's Student- thesis based/course based

How to Apply: Send a CV and cover letter combined into one document expressing your interest in the Summer Institute through the application button below

Accepted file formats: PDF and MS Word document

Accommodation and air fare from within Canada will be covered for all trainees attending the 3 day Summer Institute

Clearly include the following information in your cover letter: 

1. Your career stage (e.g., Assistant professor, postdoc, Phd, Master’s)
2. Your goal for attending the Summer Institute Training
3. Your current research focus
4. Past achievements and accomplishments. 

 IMPORTANT: 

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm (MST)