The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), a Canadian-based global organization, brings together more than 400 researchers from 16 countries who are pursuing answers to some of the most difficult challenges facing the world. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding and support to help early career researchers build networks and essential skills to position them as leaders and agents of change within academia and beyond.
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The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) 2024 Azrieli Global Scholars Programme for International Researchers
Aim and Benefits of The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) 2024 Azrieli Global Scholars Programme for International Researchers
Each CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar receives:
- 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
- Mentorship from a senior researcher within a CIFAR research program
- Opportunities to network, collaborate and form a community with peers from diverse disciplines across CIFAR’s research programs
- Specialized leadership and communication skills training, and support to put their skills into action, through participation in two cross-cohort annual meetings.
Requirements for The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) 2024 Azrieli Global Scholars Programme for International Researchers Qualification
- Applicants can be from anywhere in the world, but must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within five years of their first full-time academic appointment.
- Scholars’ research interests must be aligned with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research program.
Interview date, Process and Venue for The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) 2024 Azrieli Global Scholars Programme for International Researchers
Timeline:
August 30, 2023
Call for applications opens.
October 30, 2023
Application deadline
11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (UTC -7)
By January 31, 2024
Shortlisted finalists are notified and invited to attend a virtual interview. All other applicants will be notified after the finalists have confirmed their attendance.
March 20-21, 2024
The Selection Committee interviews the shortlisted finalists via Zoom. Interviews are generally scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
By March 29, 2024
Finalists are notified of the competition results.
May 2024
CIFAR publicly announces the 2024 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars.
June 12-14, 2024 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars annual meetin
Application Deadline
October 30, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) on cifarportal.smapply.io to apply
