The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) invites exceptional early-career researchers from across the natural, biomedical and social sciences and the humanities to join one of their interdisciplinary research programs that address some of the most important questions facing science and humanity.
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program accelerates the development of the next generation of research leaders and positions them to heighten their impact in academia and beyond.
Amount: $100,000 in undesignated research support for a two-year appointment
Deadlines:
Faculty Research Office: 1 week prior to CIFAR deadline. (If you wish to have feedback on your application allow at least two weeks – contact Karen Kueneman)
Western Research: 1 week prior to CIFAR deadline
CIFAR: October 27
Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree and be within five years of their first full-time academic appointment.
- Your start date in this position must be no earlier than July 1, 2017. Note that special consideration may be given to those who have taken parental leave or those with exceptional circumstances.
- Scholars’ research must align with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research program. In the 2022 competition, the eligible programs are:
More information and how to apply…
Interested parties are encouraged to consult with Julaine Hall regarding this award and the nomination processes.
