Support for Scholars at Risk

Those in need are encouraged to reach out for support:

Students

• For crisis or urgent counselling support call 613-520-6674 or visit the Mental Health and Wellness website
• For International SOS’s 24/7 virtual emotional support call +1 215-942-8478 or visit the Current Students website

Faculty and Staff

• Contact the Employee & Family Assistance Program for 24/7 access and crisis support

Here you will find a collection of resources if you wish to learn more about the Canadian response to the ongoing events in Iran.

From the Government of Canada:

• Canada to Implement New Measures Against the Iranian Regime
• Canada Imposes Sanctions on Iran for Systematic Human Rights Violations
• Statement by Minister Joly on Protests in Iran

From the Canadian Bureau of International Education:

• Statement on Iran

Please note: this information comes to us from a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.

• Canada to Welcome Those Fleeing the War in Ukraine: News Release
• Immigration Measures for People Affected by the Situation in Ukraine
• Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel
• Additional Immigration Support for Those Affected by the Situation in Ukraine

• The Ukrainian Canadian Congress brings together all Ukrainian organizations in the country under one umbrella. On their website, you can donate to the UCC-CUF Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal who, as of March 4, has deployed $1.62M CAD to provide food, medicine, and shelter. You can also find numerous ways to provide personal assistance, including immigration consultancy, legal aid, housing, and childcare.
• The African Canadian Association of Ottawa is accepting monetary donations to help BIPOC international students who are facing challenges leaving Ukraine and those who have managed to flee to Poland.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross is currently accepting donations that will help increase their response to the humanitarian needs in Ukraine. Funds will go toward emergency resources such as food, water, medical equipment, and other essential items.
• The university is currently working with Carleton’s Scholars at Risk (SAR) initiative to host academics fleeing Ukraine. If you know at-risk Scholars, they can register with Scholar at Risk and the Scholar Rescue Fund, and please contact Faculty Affairs. You can also donate to help maximize the number of scholars Carleton can host.

From the Government of Canada:

• The Government of Canada has announced special funding in the form of supplements to existing research grants that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies and targets graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the crisis. For more information, click here.
• The Government of Ontario has established the Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship to support students attending Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges and universities. Carleton University has been provided four competitive scholarships to be awarded.

From the Canadian Bureau for International Education:

• Statement on Ukraine

From Carleton University:

• The International Student Services Office (ISSO) can assist Ukrainian international students requiring support with academics, finances, housing, mental wellness, immigration, and other needs. Students can contact the International Student Services Office directly for guidance and support.
• Carleton’s Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies is hosting a discussion board to provide up-to-date, real-time analysis of the conflict and broader understanding of its historical, societal, and geopolitical contexts. As the war develops, experts on the topic and other related issues will write in conversation with one another from a variety of perspectives.