CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
Applications are now open for CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program.
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program develops highly talented junior faculty into influential research leaders who shape the direction of boundary-pushing research. It has three core components:
Fostering Interdisciplinary Research Excellence
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars join a CIFAR research program for two years, participating as equals within a small international network of some of the world’s leading researchers, who together are collaborating across disciplines in pursuit of a fundamental research question.
Developing and Broadening Networks
The program expands Global Scholars’ horizons and potential for impact by broadening and deepening their networks with like-minded researchers for collaboration, support and mentorship.
Strengthening Leadership Skills
Even the most accomplished early-career researchers typically enter their roles as principal investigators with little formal leadership training. The program provides training in focused areas of research leadership, including science communication, team leadership, trainee mentorship, science advocacy and more.
Eligibility
There are no geographical restrictions on who may apply.
To be eligible, you must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be employed in a full-time position at an institution of higher education or research, with responsibilities that include leading independent research as a principal investigator and supervising/teaching trainees toward the attainment of a degree. Typically, you are a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the North American system, or, in other academic systems around the world, an equivalent position that is designed to lead to a permanent (tenured-equivalent) faculty position.
You must have started your first such position (post-PhD) no earlier than July 1, 2020 and no later than July 1, 2024. Special consideration may be given to those who have taken parental leave or have exceptional circumstances.
Your position must be secure for the duration of the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar active term from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027.
NOTE: Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to apply to this program.
Your research interests should complement the themes and goals of a recruiting CIFAR research program.
Benefits
A two-year term of interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship in a CIFAR research program, among a global network of leading researchers
$100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support
Opportunities to apply for time-limited seed funding to support new interdisciplinary collaborations
Membership in the extended community of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars across research programs — creative and like-minded peers from diverse disciplines
Training in focused areas of research leadership, and opportunities to put leadership into action
Eligible Regions: All Countries
Application Process
Fill in the Application form provided by Apply Now link.
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