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Fellowship - Operating Fellowship: Industry Partnered (2005-2006) (Archived)
PLEAST NOTE:
The current competition cycle (Registration Deadline: 2006-05-15 and Application Deadline: 2006-07-15) will be the last one for 2005-2006. A new description for 2006-2007 will be posted mid-July.
CIHR Industry-Partnered Operating Fellowship Awards are offered to outstanding candidates who have been identified by a Canadian institution as having strong potential to become an independent investigator. These awards are unique to CIHR's Innovation and Industry Programs. Candidates must secure the sponsorship of an eligible company before a registration can be submitted.
Timelines
| Registration received by: | Applications received by: | Evaluation by Peer Review committee: | Decision made by: |
|---|---|---|---|
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December 15 |
February 15 |
late April |
late May |
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February 15 |
April 15 |
mid June |
mid July |
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May 15 |
July 15 |
late September |
late October |
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July 1 |
September 1 |
late November |
late December |
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September 1 |
November 1 |
late February |
late March |
Eligibility
These awards are open to Canadians and citizens of other countries.
Candidates must have completed at least three years of research training. A candidate must hold a PhD or a health professional degree (or equivalent). The health professional degree must be in a regulated health profession such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, nursing or rehabilitative science. Contact CIHR staff to determine if a particular health profession is eligible.
An applicant may not hold more than three years of federal award funding (e.g. SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) to undertake postdoctoral (post-PhD) studies. Recipients already holding a postdoctoral (post-PhD) award from a federal source for a term of three years are not eligible to apply.
Individuals wishing to undertake post-PhD research training in the same research environment (e.g., same department, supervisor or co-supervisor) in which they received their PhD are NOT eligible for an award.
Value and Duration
| Value of award |
The value of each award is dependent upon the major degree of the applicant. Stipends are paid in Canadian dollars and are taxable. Holders of a health professional degree who have obtained licensure in Canada will receive a stipend of $52,500 per annum. Holders of a PhD degree will receive a stipend of $46,725 per annum. |
| Duration of support |
Operating Fellowships may be awarded for up to three years. The award is not renewable. |
Effective Date
Awards can be taken up on the first of any month for up to 12 months. The 12-month period begins following receipt of the official Offer of Award.
Location of Tenure
This award is tenable either in an industrial or academic laboratory and is jointly sponsored by an industrial partner and CIHR. The candidate must secure the sponsorship of a suitable company before an application can be submitted. Canadian citizens and permanent residents may apply for awards to be held outside Canada. Candidates who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents may apply only for awards to be held in Canada.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Achievements and Activities of the Candidate
- Characteristics and Abilities of the Candidate
- Research Training Environment
How to Apply
Instructions on how to apply are provided in How to Apply for Funding.
Select "Operating Fellowships - Industry-Partnered" from the Application Packages page.
Funding Information
Industry-Partnered Operating Fellowship Awards follow:
- the General Guidelines for all Research Training Awards; and
- the General Guidelines for Industry-Partnered Programs.
For more information please contact:
Maureen Stoddart
Program Delivery Coordinator, Innovation and Industry Programs
Research Translation Programs Branch
Tel: (613) 941-3543
Fax: (613) 954-1800
E-mail: mstoddart@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
