Notice regarding the New Investigator Salary Award: 2011-2012

(2011-08-08) The New Investigator Salary Award: 2011-2012 funding opportunity has recently been updated.

Further clarification is provided for the following eligibility requirement.

At the time of application, candidates must:

• have obtained a full time professional degree (MD, DVM, etc.) or PhD degree within the last 10 years.

Individuals that fall outside of the 10-year eligibility period due to career interruptions or delays for the purpose of childrearing, illness, or health-related family responsibilities or, for health professionals only, have engaged in post-degree non-research related clinical training (residency, etc.), may submit a justification to explain why they feel they should be considered eligible. It is important to note that only the information available in the application will be examined to determine the eligibility of a candidate.

For more information, please refer to the New Investigator Salary Award: 2011-2012 funding opportunity.

Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the program delivery coordinator by email: NewInvestigators@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.