The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program is a grant from Global Affairs Canada, and it is unusual among the awards we cover. It does not fund students. It funds Canadian faculty members who want to build or expand academic partnerships with post-secondary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, through short-term teaching or research visits. If you are a student in Lahore or Karachi looking for a master's scholarship, this is not your award. If you are a lecturer or researcher already working at a Canadian college or university, it may be very relevant. You can see the full scholarship details on our listing before reading on.
We are writing this guide anyway because many Pakistanis end up in Canadian academia after their PhDs, and the name of the program confuses people. A lot of readers see "Canada" and "faculty mobility" and assume it is a route into Canada. It is the opposite: it sends Canadian faculty outward, for short periods, to partner institutions in one specific region.
The program in one table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | Global Affairs Canada |
| Funding | Full or partial, depending on the grant (amounts are set in the program guidelines) |
| Who it is for | Faculty and researchers at Canadian post-secondary institutions |
| Target region | Post-secondary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Activity type | Short-term teaching or research |
| Who submits | The Canadian institution, through the My EduCanada portal |
| Typical opening | September |
| Last listed deadline | November 18, 2025 (confirm the current cycle on the official portal) |
| Official site | EduCanada scholarships |
Why this is a faculty grant and not a student scholarship
Most EduCanada awards that Pakistani students read about are aimed at students. This one sits in the same family of international scholarship offerings on the EduCanada platform, but its purpose is institutional. The grant exists to create new academic partnerships, or expand existing ones, between Canadian institutions and post-secondary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The faculty member's trip is the means. The partnership is the goal.
That changes how you should think about an application. A strong case is less about your personal CV and more about what the visit will start or strengthen between two institutions. Short-term teaching or research activities are the eligible activities, so the proposal needs a concrete plan of what you will teach or research, and with whom.
What the grant money is meant to pay for
The program describes its support in fairly broad terms. Funding goes toward short-term teaching and research activities abroad, toward the creation and expansion of academic partnerships, and toward travel and related mobility expenses as outlined in the program guidelines.
The funding is listed as full or partial. No fixed amount is published in the information we have, so do not budget on an assumed figure. Read the current program guidelines on the official EduCanada website and check what counts as an eligible expense before your institution builds the budget. Ask specifically whether items like accommodation and daily costs fall under "related mobility expenses", because that phrase can be read narrowly or broadly.
Who qualifies, and where Pakistani academics fit
The eligibility rules are short:
- You must be a Canadian faculty member at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- You must be undertaking short-term teaching or research activities.
- The activities must involve post-secondary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Your Canadian home or host institution must submit the application on your behalf.
Pakistan does not appear anywhere in this program. Faculty based at universities in Pakistan are not covered, and a visit to a Pakistani partner university would not meet the regional rule. Students of any nationality are outside the scope too.
The group this may suit is Pakistani-origin academics who now hold faculty positions at Canadian institutions. Whether you count as a "Canadian faculty member" for this program is something to confirm with your institution's international office and the program guidelines. Do not assume that a faculty post alone settles it.
Why you cannot apply on your own
This is the rule people miss most often. Individual faculty members cannot submit direct applications. A Canadian post-secondary institution applies online through the My EduCanada portal on behalf of the eligible candidate.
In practice, your first conversation is with your own institution, usually the international office or research office, and not with Global Affairs Canada. If your institution does not have an account set up, or does not plan to put forward candidates this cycle, you have no route in. Ask early.
The documents side is mostly institutional
The only required item listed is the online application, submitted via the My EduCanada portal by the institution. That sounds light, but the form itself will need a proposal that holds together: the partner institution in Latin America or the Caribbean, the teaching or research you plan to do, and how it builds the partnership. Prepare those details for your institution in writing so their submission is not rushed. If you are pulling together personal paperwork for other applications at the same time, our documents checklist for international scholarships can help you stay organised.
How the institution submits an application
- The Canadian post-secondary institution creates an institution account on the My EduCanada portal, using Single Sign On Services.
- The institution reviews the program guidelines to check eligibility.
- The institution submits the online application on behalf of the eligible faculty candidate.
As a faculty member, your job is to make step three easy. Hand over a clear plan, confirm the partner institution's involvement, and give your office enough time to check the guidelines.
September opening, November deadline
The call for applications typically launches in September, when the program opens for the upcoming academic year. The most recent deadline listed was November 18, 2025, and Canadian institutions had to submit applications by that date. That gives roughly two to three months from launch to deadline, and your institution will likely set its own internal cut-off before that.
Dates can shift between cycles. Treat the November date as a guide only and confirm the current deadline on the official portal once the new call opens.
Where applicants go wrong
Waiting for the call to open before talking to a partner. If your Latin American or Caribbean contact has not agreed to host you, a September launch and a November deadline leave little room. Start those conversations before the call is published.
Proposing a destination outside the region. The program supports partnerships with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean only. A strong proposal aimed anywhere else will simply not qualify.
Treating it as a personal travel grant. The program is about partnership building. A proposal that reads like a conference trip or a sabbatical, with no lasting link between institutions, misses the point of the funding.
Leaving the portal account to the last week. Your institution needs a My EduCanada institution account set up with an authorised sign-in method. If that has never been done, it takes coordination, so flag it early.
Skipping the guidelines. The program guidelines on EduCanada define eligible expenses and activities. Read them before you plan a budget, not after.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani students apply for this program?
No. It is a grant for Canadian faculty members at Canadian post-secondary institutions. Students are not the target group. If you are a student, look at our all Canada scholarships roundup for awards that fit your level.
Can a faculty member apply directly?
No. Canadian post-secondary institutions must apply on behalf of eligible faculty members through the My EduCanada portal. Individual candidates cannot submit applications themselves.
Which countries can the activities take place in?
The activities must involve post-secondary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Check the program guidelines for the current list of eligible places.
How much funding does the grant provide?
Funding is listed as full or partial, and no fixed amount is published in the information available to us. The program guidelines on EduCanada set out what is covered, including travel and related mobility expenses.
Who runs the program?
It is funded by Global Affairs Canada and administered through the EduCanada platform, as part of Canada's international scholarship offerings.
Before you or your institution commit time to a proposal, check the current cycle on the EduCanada website and review the full scholarship page for the latest summary.