Sponsor
CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research)
Sponsor deadline:
Award Details
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 research position at an institution of higher education or research. Scholars' research interests must complement or contribute to the themes and goals of an eligible CIFAR research program.
The themes for the 2025-2027 cohort are:
Boundaries, Membership & Belonging
Earth 4D: Subsurface Science & Exploration
Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities
Innovation, Equity & the Future of Prosperity
A two-year term in a CIFAR research program, a global, interdisciplinary network of top-tier research leaders includes:
- $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support
- Mentorship from a senior researcher within a CIFAR research program
- Opportunities to network, collaborate and form a community with peers from diverse disciplines across CIFAR's research programs
- Specialized leadership and communication skills training, and support to put your skills into action.