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About the Role
TIFF is accepting applications for the 2026 Jeffrey and Sandra Lyons Canadian Film Scholarship, supporting the development of scholarship or research-creation that activates the archive. The award aims to increase access to the Film Reference Library (FRL) collections, support research that deepens knowledge about Canadian film and media, and strengthen the relationship between cultural and academic institutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide access to the extensive resources and collections of the FRL for one month between January 2027 and July 2027.
- Acknowledge the Scholarship in the recipient’s thesis or dissertation, presentations, and publications.
- Forward copies of publications resulting from research to the FRL for cataloguing.
- Complete a short survey about the experience upon conclusion of the Scholarship.
Requirements
- Enrolment in a full-time master’s, PhD, or post-doctoral programme at an accredited post-secondary institution.
- A proposal for research or a creative project that activates the archive and deepens knowledge about Canadian film and media.
- Demonstrate that the applicant’s project would benefit from access to the FRL collections.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada as part of studies.
- Submit all application components as a single PDF or Word document.
- References must state how long they have known the applicant and in what capacity.
Skills
- Research-creation
- Archival research
- Academic writing
- Communication
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Master's program
- PhD program
- Post-doctoral program
Education Level
- Master's degree
- PhD degree
- Post-doctoral degree
Salary/Compensations
- $1,000 CAD stipend
Benefits
- Access to the extensive resources and collections of the FRL for one month
- Designated office space
- Access to the FRL’s collections
About the Company
- For over four decades, TIFF has been committed to transforming the way people see the world through film.
- TIFF is committed to preserving and promoting Canada’s moving-image culture through educational initiatives and learning opportunities.
- The FRL is the ultimate free resource for filmmakers, students, researchers, screenwriters, and film and television professionals.
- The FRL is a proud affiliate member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF).
- The FRL is dedicated to the preservation of Canada’s cinematic history, maintaining extensive archival and research collections with a focus on Canadian cinema.
- The FRL collection includes a comprehensive reference collection on all aspects of filmmaking and cinema studies, and Special Collections representing over 100 industry figures in Canadian cinema.
- The Jeffrey and Sandra Lyons Canadian Film Scholarship is generously supported by the Jeffrey & Sandra Lyons Endowment Fund at TIFF.
Equal Opportunity
- TIFF encourages and prioritizes applications from equity deserving groups.
- TIFF is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations in our hiring process for people with disabilities.
- If you require an accommodation, please inform us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.