Established jointly by the Donner Canadian Foundation of Toronto and the William H. Donner Foundation, Inc. of New York City in appreciation of the outstanding contribution to the work of the two Foundations made by Donald S. Rickerd, graduate of Queen's University, who served for some twenty years as their President. Awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee appointed by the Principal, chaired by the Director of the Centre for International Relations, and composed of representatives of the Departments of Economics, History and Political Studies, and the School of Public Administration. Awarded to graduate students working on any aspect of Canadian-American Studies, including Canadian-American relations and comparative studies. The fellowship may be renewed for a second, and in exceptional cases for a third, year after adjudication by the selection committee. A supplementary grant of variable value may be made to defray costs of research or travel associated with the proposed program of study. Current value $7,000.