ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants may be based anywhere in the world, must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of starting a full-time position at an institution of higher education or research, with responsibilities that include both conducting an independent research program and supervising/teaching trainees toward the completion of a degree. Scholars’ research interests should complement the themes and goals of a recruiting CIFAR research program.

See the detailed program overview for full eligibility requirements.

BENEFIT:

A two-year term of collaboration and mentorship in an interdisciplinary CIFAR research program, a global network of leading researchers

$100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support

Membership in a community of outstanding peers from diverse disciplines

Training in leadership and communication skills, and support to build influence and make an impact