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CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
This pre-call framework is based on previous competitions and is therefore subject to change as new information is provided by CIFAR.
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program is a two-year appointment designed to support early career investigators. Each scholar will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior researcher, to network within a community of top-tier research leaders, and to form new collaborations with colleagues from diverse disciplines.
A CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar will receive:
- $100,000 CDN in undesignated research support;
- A two-year appointment to a CIFAR research program; and
- Specialized leadership and communication skills training
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree and be within five years of their first full-time academic appointment. Your start date in this position must be no earlier than July 1, 2022 and no later than July 1, 2026. Note that special consideration may be given to those who have taken parental leave or those with exceptional circumstances. Typically applicants are a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the North American system.
Scholars' research must align with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research program. In the 2027 competition, the eligible programs are:
Applications
All applications must be submitted online through the Global Scholars . A full application will include
- Summary Section:
- Summary of the value you anticipate from the program, aside from the financial benefits (400 words maximum)
- Brief statement about three areas of leadership and/or communications skills that you would like to strengthen during the program (100 words maximum)
- Brief statement about how you will contribute to advancing CIFAR's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (250 words maximum)
- Lay Summary of your research interests (100 words maximum)
- Detailed Section
- Discuss your research background and proposed future directions, and how this program would advance your work (1000 words maximum)
- Discuss how you have engaged with non-academic communities and your desire to make an impact outside of academia (1000 words maximum)
- A current CV including a list of publications as one PDF document
- You must arrange to have two letters of recommendation submitted to your online application. Referees are asked to comment on one or both of the following:
100-word lay-citation describing the nominee’s accomplishments and contributions;- Scholarly achievements in terms of research excellence, productivity, creativity, breadth, and potential for future leadership
- Demonstrated leadership capacity and potential to expand research impact by engaging with communities outside of academia
- All letters of reference must be submitted through the online application system by the referee. Referees may only upload a letter after they receive the email with instructions from CIFAR
Program Resources
Detailed program guidelines will be available online by September 2.
Deadline & Submission
| Date | Required Steps |
|---|---|
| September 9 | Notice of Intent to Apply - email the Awards & Distinctions Team. |
| November 4 |
Application submission deadline by 12pm (noon), Eastern Standrad Time to the . The letters of recommendation must also be submitted by this date and time. |
Institutional Coordination & Support
Nominations supported by Awards & Distinctions will receive the following:
- Assistance with identifying suitable nominators and referees
- Outreach to referees to secure support, providing them with required materials and guidelines, assisting with developing letter content, performing quality checks for formatting and regulation adherence, identifying the strongest letters for submission
- Support for developing all written materials, and providing feedback and review
- Completing and submitting electronic nomination forms
- Document management: collecting and compiling all letters, forms, and written documents to create a dossier submission according to CIFAR guidelines
EDID Supports
糖心Vlog Research offers support and resources for knowledge mobilization, Indigenous research, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization. You can complete a to receive more information or request additional support. If you are unsure if your project involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact 糖心Vlog Research early for determination and support.
Contact Us
Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Awards & Distinctions Team regarding this award and the nomination process.