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The Canadian Studies Program at canada.berkeley.edu is a research center at UC Berkeley dedicated to promoting knowledge of Canada, its people, and the Canada-US relationship. Founded in 1982, it describes itself as a nationally-ranked center and the intellectual hub for all things Canadian at Berkeley and the wider San Francisco Bay Area. The site is useful if you want to follow Canada-related events and news at Berkeley, look into grants and fellowships, or find courses and affiliated faculty.
What the program is
According to the site's welcome page, the program:
- Is a research center focused on Canada, Canadians, and the Canada-US relationship
- Was founded in 1982, and the site notes it is celebrating 40 years as a hub for Canadian studies
- Serves both UC Berkeley and the broader San Francisco Bay Area
- Is part of Global, International & Area Studies (GIAS)
The site also references a Maple Leaf Society and partner organizations, and offers a French-language version ("En français").
What you can find on the site
The main navigation points to these sections:
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| About | Program history, Maple Leaf Society, partner organizations |
| Events | Upcoming events, event series, past events and conferences |
| News | Program news and announcements |
| Grants and Awards | Fellowships, prizes, and funding opportunities |
| Research | Research activity tied to the program |
| Courses | Canada-related course offerings |
| People | Leadership, staff, and advisory and affiliated faculty |
Grants and awards listed
The site names several funding opportunities:
- E. E. Hildebrand Graduate Research Fellowship
- Rita Ross Undergraduate Prize
- Conference Travel Grants
- Canada in the Classroom
- Faculty Seed Grants
- Undergraduate Research Funding
- J. A. Sproul Visiting Scholar Fellowship
If you are a student or faculty member considering Canada-related research, these are the entry points to check for eligibility and deadlines.
Events and series
The events section lists upcoming events, past events, and past conferences, including a series titled "Canada in an Age of Changes and New Challenges."
People and affiliations
The People section covers leadership and staff, a Faculty Advisory Committee, an External Advisory Board, affiliated faculty, current research affiliates, Hildebrand Fellows, Sproul Fellows, external academic affiliates, and past affiliates.
Recent news examples
The site's news feed shows the kind of activity the program supports:
- A July 6, 2026 item notes that US Supreme Court cited Program Director Hidetaka Hirota in a landmark citizenship decision, referencing his research on birthright citizenship's roots in US history.
- A July 6, 2026 item reports that the program sponsored economics PhD candidate Thor Larson to present at the Toronto Meeting on the Economics of Climate Change (TMEC), held June 24-26 and hosted by the University of Toronto.
- A May 18, 2026 item describes new research by faculty affiliate Karen Chapple, published by the University of Toronto, finding an even sharper drop in Canadian travel to the US.
Who this site is for
- UC Berkeley students looking for Canada-related courses, research funding, or prizes
- Faculty and researchers seeking fellowships, seed grants, or affiliation
- Anyone in the Bay Area interested in Canada-related events and public programming
- Readers tracking Canada-US relations research coming out of Berkeley
Getting updates
The site invites visitors to join its newsletter to be notified about upcoming events and opportunities. That is the most direct way to stay current if you are not checking the events and news sections regularly.
The site does not state pricing or login requirements for its content, so treat access details as something to confirm directly on the pages you use.