CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars

Accelerating the careers of emerging research leaders worldwide

The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding and support to help Scholars build their network and develop essential skills to become the next generation of research leaders. Researchers within the first five years of a full-time academic position from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.

CIFAR invites exceptional early career researchers to participate in CIFAR's network of nearly 400 researchers from over 16 countries, who together are pursuing answers to some of the most complex challenges facing the world today. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding, skills training, mentorship, and opportunities to collaborate with outstanding colleagues from diverse disciplines, positioning scholars as research leaders and agents of change.

CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars receive:

• $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support
• A two-year term in a CIFAR research program, a global network of top-tier research leaders. Learn what it's like to be a CIFAR Fellow
• Opportunities to network, collaborate and form a community with colleagues from diverse disciplines
• Mentorship from a senior researcher within a CIFAR research program
• Specialized leadership and communication skills training, and support to put their skills into action

Eligibility

Applicants can be from anywhere in the world, must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of a full-time academic position. Scholars’ research interests must be aligned with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research program.

To be eligible for this program, applicants must:

•  Hold a PhD (or equivalent).
•  Be employed at an institution of higher education or research and be within the first five years of a full-time academic position, including responsibility for both conducting an independent research program and supervising/teaching graduate or postdoctoral trainees.
•  Typically, applicants will be an Assistant Professor (or the equivalent in other academic systems).
•  The applicant’s position must be secure for the duration of the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar active term (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021).
•  The applicant’s start date in this position must be no earlier than May 1, 2014. Note that special consideration may be given to those who have taken parental leave or those with exceptional circumstances.
•  Engage in research that complements or contributes to the themes and goals of an eligible CIFAR research program (refer to section E).
•  Demonstrate an outstanding level of research achievement and promise of future impact in their field, as evidenced by quality of publications, awards received, and statements by referees.
•  Be interested in engaging across disciplines, as well as sectors beyond academia, to enrich and extend the impact of their research.
•  Be available to attend a two-day in-person interview on June 26-27, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. The interview consists of a series of individual and interactive group activities among invited candidates.
• In-person participation is required to ensure a fair and complete evaluation. Note that travel costs will be covered by CIFAR.
•  An applicant must have a valid passport, and if required, be able to obtain travel visas, to attend the in-person interview meeting, in addition to other CIFAR meetings in Canada and other countries around the world (2-4 times per year).
•  Be fluent in spoken and written English.

The 2019 Call for Applications opens on December 3, 2018. The deadline for applications is February 5, 2019. 

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