Mid-Career Bursary
Mid-Career museum professional bursaries are given out to build new competencies and increase individual and institutional performance. This bursary is provided to assist with costs of travel, accommodation, and registration fees for specialized museum studies at a national or international level, such as specialized courses, seminars, workshops and symposia, as well as professional exchanges that promote continuous learning.
Application Deadline
Four (4) weeks prior to the commencement of the event. Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. The CMA reserves the right not to process applications that are sent ater the deadlines.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:- Employed by public, non-profit museum, related institution/organization OR
- Students registered full-time in museum studies or related program
Applicants must have one of the following durations’ worth of experience:
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At least 5 years accumulated or consecutive museum experience
Events eligible for this bursary can last any duration of time, and can be in Canada or abroad. Please note that conference presenters are not eligible for the CMA Bursary Program.
Guidelines and Regulations
Read the CMA Bursary Program Guidelines and Regulations for a full list of eligibility requirements. Please send all documentation in PDF, via email. Please contact bursaries@museums.ca if you require accommodations.
Amount and Frequency
Applicants are to are to be given what matches 50% of the total eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $1,500. Applicants or events in remote areas* are to receive the same amount as those in non-remote areas.
Applicants are given 1 bursary per individual in any 12-month period (for museum-related annual conferences).
*A remote area is defined as a location that is 80 kilometres or more from the nearest established community with a population of at least 1,000 people.
Eligible Expenses
Travel expenses, accommodation, per diem, and registration fee as indicated on the Application Form Budget sheet and set out by the Canada Revenue Agency Directive on Travel.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the Bursary Application Form along with the supporting materials.
Supporting materials required to accompany the application form are:
- Completed application form
- Learning objectives
- Employer/institution letter of support
- Résumé (For volunteers, include a statement of volunteer work, with description of work, location(s), and dates)
- Job description
- Work plan for those individuals seeking funding for professional exchange
Send completed applications to bursaries@museums.ca. Note that applications will not be assessed until all supporting documents are received.
Submit Your Claim Documents
Additional documents to support your application must be submitted no later than 30 days after completion of the learning activity. Funds will not be issued until claim documents are received.
Supporting materials required to accompany the claim form are:
- Completed claim form
- Direct deposit form
- Original receipts
- Proof of attendance
- Evaluation survey
- 1500 word narrative report*
*Upon submission, written reports become the property of the CMA and may be reproduced or published with credit given to the author.