Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/en/research/TrainingAwards_Fellowships.php
Sponsor/Award: CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA - FELLOWSHIPS - 2011 FALL COMPETITION

Grant Amount: VARIES
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Sep 26, 2011
Sponsor's: Oct 03, 2011

Subject Areas: Cystic Fibrosis, Behaviour
Description:

A limited number of competitive Fellowships are offered by Cystic Fibrosis Canada each year for basic or clinical research training, in areas of the biomedical or behavioural sciences pertinent to cystic fibrosis.

Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of the demonstrated merit and potential of the applicant, taking into account the applicant's academic record, research ability, and references. The suitability and excellence of the proposed research environment, along with the intrinsic value and feasibility of the proposed research program, will be important criteria in the evaluation process. In addition, proposed supervisors will be expected to hold an academic appointment.

Application Details:

Individuals who hold M.D. or Ph.D. degrees are eligible to apply. Fellowships are tenable at approved universities, hospitals and research institutes in Canada. Applicants who have already completed four or more years of study or training since receiving their M.D. or Ph.D., as of the July 1st award start date, are not eligible for Cystic Fibrosis Canada Fellowships.

Applications must be received by Cystic Fibrosis Canada no later than October 1. Incomplete and/or late applications will be returned to the applicant. Applications are considered to be a joint effort of the applicant and the supervisor with whom he or she intends to study. Applicants must arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, one of which should be from the applicant's current or most recent supervisor.

INDIRECT COSTS MUST NOT BE LEVIED ON THE PROGRAM

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Russelo,Theresa M
Pocock,Katy

Sponsor Contacts:

INFO@CYSTICFIBROSIS.CA
2221 YONGE STREET
SUITE 601
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
416 4859149