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CIFAR AZRIELI GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: October 30, 2023 (11:59 pm PDT)

LOCATION: Toronto, Canada

Applications for the 2024-2026 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program are now being accepted. Expand your network, collaborate across disciplines, and explore cutting-edge ideas with unrestricted research support. Join our community of international researchers addressing the most important questions facing science and humanity.

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

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WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTER TRAVEL GRANT

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Application Deadline: September 30, 2023

LOCATION: Africa

The WARC Travel Grant promotes intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by providing support to African scholars and graduate students for research visits to other institutions and regions on the continent.  

ELIGIBILITY:

This competition is open only to West African nationals, with priority given to those affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.

Abstract (50-80 words) of proposed activity with a clear statement of purpose

Project/Research description (6 double-spaced pages maximum) including why travel is necessary (must be in  language understandable to non-specialist readers)

Proposed budget

Curriculum vitae (with research and teaching record)

Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (must be a West African national)

All applications must be submitted online in PDF documents

All applicants must have a recommendation letter.

If visiting another institution:
– invitation from host institution

If travel is to consult archives or other materials:
– a description of the collections to be consulted and their significance to the applicant’s research

If you are a graduate student:
– letter of recommendation from professor overseeing your research

BENEFIT:

The WARC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $1,500 and a stipend of $1,500.

Travel grant funds may be used to:
visit libraries or archives located in Africa with resources necessary to the applicant’s academic work

engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another African institution

travel to a research site in Africa

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