Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://hsf.ca/research/sites/default/files/HSFO_Clinician-Scientist_Guidelines_2016-17.pdf
Sponsor/Award: HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION ONTARIO - CLINICIAN SCIENTIST - 2015 COMPETITION

Grant Amount: VARIES FOR PHASE I OR PHASE II
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Sep 07, 2015
Sponsor's: Sep 14, 2015

Subject Areas: Clinical Research or Studies, Cardiovascular Research, Cerebrovascular Research
Description:

The goal of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO) Clinician Scientist award is to strengthen health research capacity in Ontario, in order to advance knowledge and innovation aimed at preventing cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease (CCVD), reducing recurrence and complications, improving health outcomes (including quality of life), and decreasing the burden of CCVD-related illness and disability on individuals and society.

The quality of the proposed research is an important component in the evaluation of the application. A clear, concise, and comprehensive description of the proposed research as well as how it relates to the mission of the Foundation and the applicant's clinical practice must be given. In addition, the role of the Clinician Scientist in the proposed research must be clearly identified, including how the execution of the research plan will contribute to the candidate's development as an independent researcher. Applicants must have access to adequate research funding to carry out the proposed research at the time of application.

Application Details:

This award has two phases. Phase I provides salary support for up to four years for Clinician-Scientists where no more than four years have elapsed since the date of the Phase I applicant's first full time academic appointment at an Assistant Professor level(or equivalent) and the start date of the award. Phase II provides salary support for up to three years for Clinician-Scientists where no fewer than four and no more than eight years have elapsed since their first academic appointment and the start date of the award. Phase II are not restricted to holders of Phase I awards.

The applicant must submit 1 PDF copy of the full application on a memory stick and a printed copy of the last page of the application form with original signatures. The PDF file name should be in the following format: CS Last name First name (e.g. CS SmithJane). Submitted applications must be complete in every respect and adhere fully to application package specifications. See Sponsor WebSite for full details

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS 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: Moxey,Laura
Kilianski,Louise
Hancock,Jennifer Anne

Sponsor Contacts:

RESEARCH@HSF.ON.CA
2300 Yonge Street
Suite 1300
P.O. Box 2414
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
416 4897100