The CRRS offers a limited number of non-stipendiary fellowships to scholars who are visiting or reside in the Toronto area, and who wish to make sustained use of the Centre’s library and resources. Fellowships include membership in the Victoria University Senior Common Room and access to other University of Toronto libraries and electronic resources. The CRRS welcomes inquiries from individuals who are interested in holding their SSHRC or other postdoctoral fellowships at the Centre.

CRRS fellowships are intended in part to foster community at the Centre, so all fellows are expected to engage with their colleagues and events at CRRS, sharing their knowledge and research with other scholars and students.

Who may apply

Eligibility is usually restricted to faculty and other individuals who have completed their graduate training.  In exceptional circumstances the CRRS will consider applications from ABD doctoral candidates. Such applicants should contact the Assistant to the Director before making a formal application.

Although CRRS non-stipendiary fellowships have a rolling deadline, it is most efficient to submit your application the week before Labour Day to have it reviewed (and approved) before October 1st for the subsequent year.

Please submit fellowship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year by September 8, 2026.

How to apply

Applications are due the day after Labour Day and will be reviewed within one month after submission. Applications for CRRS non-stipendiary fellowships should be sent to the Assistant to the Director and should include the following:

A single PDF attachment combining the following documents:

• A cover page listing:
  • Name, address, email, telephone number
  • Academic affiliation (if applicable)
  • Project title and whether it is intended for publication or some other purpose;
  • Period for which fellowship status is required (CRRS fellowships are granted for a maximum of one year, but scholars may apply for renewal). If you do not live in Toronto, please note your anticipated, approximate period of residence.
    
• A current curriculum vitae; 
• Description of the research project to be undertaken at the Centre, including the title again (on a new page; 1-2 pages);
• Annotated Bibliography (on a new page): please include an account of the use the project will make of the CRRS collections, including an annotated bibliography of 3-5 rare books and/or 5-10 modern sources held at the CRRS Library with 1-3 sentences written for each explaining their relevance to the proposed project. You may filter your searches in the UTL catalogue to books located at “Victoria University CRRS” (you can also filter by time period to view our early books), and you may search our rare book collection specifically here, where you will also find some images of selected volumes. In addition, applicants who will be residing in Toronto for an extended period may also express their commitment to attend and/or participate in CRRS programs.
  

In addition, please have two letters of reference sent directly to the Director of the CRRS, Professor Misha Teramura, directly by e-mail to crrs@utoronto.ca.

Renewal

CRRS Fellows may reapply for a renewal on an annual basis, by submitting a covering email with updated information as well as a single PDF attachment with an updated curriculum vitae and a brief (1 page) fellowship report that includes the following:

1. A report of the use made of the CRRS library and other fellowship resources, and of your participation in CRRS activities for the duration of your time in Toronto;
2. A description of the progress made on the fellowship project, any publications or papers resulting from your fellowship at CRRS, and any new developments anticipated in the next academic year; and,
3. A sample short list of books that you will use at the CRRS library for your project research (at least 3-5 rare books and/or 5-10 modern books with call numbers).

Eisenbichler Fellowship

The Eisenbichler Fellowship is named in honour of Prof. Konrad Eisenbichler, a Renaissance scholar with a distinguished career and a desire to help others access the Centre’s community and resources.

The CRRS will normally grant two Eisenbichler Fellowships per year of up to $500 CAD each to scholars from outside the Toronto area who have been granted CRRS fellowships and who are in need of financial assistance to support a research trip to the Centre, including travel costs and/or living expenses while in residence.  This award is open to both fellows who have completed their PhDs and those who are ABD.

Scholars who wish to be considered for the Eisenbichler Fellowship should indicate this by completing an application for funding to be submitted with their fellowship application.  The Eisenbichler Fellowship application should include two documents: a letter indicating financial need and a brief budget.  Recipients of this award may use the funds to cover the following kinds of expenses generated by their visit to Toronto: travel, meals, and accommodations.  Original receipts must be submitted in order for a cheque to be issued.