The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Program provides promising emerging scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned.
Application Deadline: Rolling
Applications to the Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program will not be accepted after January 9, 2018.
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): Canada
About the Award: Approved candidates to be offered a fellowship will be selected by the individual government departments. Successful applicants will be notified by NSERC or by the interested government department. Approximately three months after receipt of a complete application, departments may request additional information (e.g., interviews) before offering a fellowship.
Type: Research
Eligibility:
You will not be allowed to take up your award until confirmation of completion of degree requirements is received. You may hold only one Visiting Fellowship.
There are no restrictions on the nationality of applicants, but awards are subject to a citizenship quota: two-thirds of awards must be made to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Successful candidates who are not Canadians or permanent residents of Canada must satisfy Canadian immigration requirements.
Selection Criteria: Selection committees, appointed by the individual government departments, will be responsible for the pre-selection of applicants, recommending only the most meritorious applicants.
The selection committee will rate the applications according to the following criteria:
Number of Awardees: The number of awards varies according to the budgets of participating departments and agencies.
Value of Award: $53,077 per year
Duration of Program: one year, renewable for up to two more years
How to Apply:
To create or access an application, select On-line System Login. To view forms and instructions, select PDF Forms and Instructions.
To complete the Terms and Conditions of Applying Form, select the link above.
Visit Program Webpage for details
Award Provider: The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program is administered by NSERC on behalf of Canadian government laboratories and research institutions.
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