The applications for the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2020 have opened. Interested candidates can apply until February 5, 2020. The program supports exceptional early-career researchers with funding, mentorship, a global network, and professional skills development.

Eligibility

The candidates must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program

• The candidates can be based anywhere in the world.
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of starting a full-time research position at an institution of higher education or research.
• Also, scholars’ research interests must complement or contribute to the themes and goals of an eligible CIFAR research program.
• In 2020, the CIFAR research programs eligible to accept applications are

• Child & Brain Development   
•  Learning in Machines & Brains
•  Quantum Information Science as well as Quantum Materials

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive the following advantages from the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program

• A two-year term in a CIFAR research program, a global, interdisciplinary network of top-tier research leaders.
• $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support
• Also, mentorship from a senior researcher within a CIFAR research program
• In addition to that, opportunities to network, collaborate and form a community with peers from diverse disciplines across CIFAR’s research programs
• Furthermore, specialized leadership and communication skills training and support to put their skills into action, through participation in two cross-cohort annual meetings.

Provisions

The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides:

Interdisciplinary Interactions

• CIFAR helps early-career researchers think and work outside their silos by facilitating dialogue between diverse disciplines and immersing them in our research programs for a truly enriching experience.

Leadership Development

• Furthermore, CIFAR provides early-career researchers opportunities to refine the skills they develop, interacting with leaders both within and outside of academia.

For further details, visit the official page.