2010 Strategic Fellowship Program – USA – Ontario University
Ontario University Provides Strategic Fellowship Program For Students At USA In 2010
Scholarship Description:
All efforts to secure an industrial partner prior to applying to the MITACS Elevate program should be made, however, for funding for one-year only, applicants can apply without an industrial partner. These applicants will enter into the Strategic Fellowship Program (SFP) Stream. In this year, MITACS will support the PDF’s research project at the university, with the expectation that the PDF will commit to finding an industrial partner for collaboration in the second year. This award will consist of $45,000 for the PDFs stipend and $10,000 to cover associated research costs. Of this, $20,000 must be provided by the academic supervisor directly to MITACS. After successfully finding an industrial partner, the applicant will be eligible for funding for a second year under the MITACS Elevate Industrial Fellowship Program. During the first year the expectation is that the PDF will spend at least 10% of their time in designing and implementing a plan to engage industry in their particular research area. There will be training courses provided to explain how to find industrial research partners and MITACS will assist in these efforts. They are also expected to complete the professional development training programs during this year.All projects for this round of funding must begin no later than April 1st, 2011. The MITACS Elevate program is designed as a two-year fellowship program, however renewal for a second year of funding is not guaranteed and is contingent on the degree to which PDFs participate in the program activities over the year, the outcomes of their efforts at engaging industry, the progress that is made on their research projects, and the continued government funding support for this program.
All efforts to secure an industrial partner prior to applying to the MITACS Elevate program should be made, however, for funding for one-year only, applicants can apply without an industrial partner. These applicants will enter into the Strategic Fellowship Program (SFP) Stream. In this year, MITACS will support the PDF’s research project at the university, with the expectation that the PDF will commit to finding an industrial partner for collaboration in the second year. This award will consist of $45,000 for the PDFs stipend and $10,000 to cover associated research costs. Of this, $20,000 must be provided by the academic supervisor directly to MITACS. After successfully finding an industrial partner, the applicant will be eligible for funding for a second year under the MITACS Elevate Industrial Fellowship Program. During the first year the expectation is that the PDF will spend at least 10% of their time in designing and implementing a plan to engage industry in their particular research area. There will be training courses provided to explain how to find industrial research partners and MITACS will assist in these efforts. They are also expected to complete the professional development training programs during this year.All projects for this round of funding must begin no later than April 1st, 2011. The MITACS Elevate program is designed as a two-year fellowship program, however renewal for a second year of funding is not guaranteed and is contingent on the degree to which PDFs participate in the program activities over the year, the outcomes of their efforts at engaging industry, the progress that is made on their research projects, and the continued government funding support for this program.Prior to submitting an application please read the MITACS Elevate Program Guide for more information.
Application Process:
A call for proposals has been issued. The application system is now online.
A complete application consists of:
* the research proposal (click here for the template);
* the proposed fellow’s CV;
* the academic supervisor’s CV or NSERC Form 100;
* a copy of the completed Office of Research Services approval form from the academic supervisor’s university (please obtain from the university, or use this form);
* two letters of support:
o one letter from the academic supervisor that confirms their cash contribution towards the program and specifies the source of the funding;
o one letter from someone who is familiar with the proposed fellow’s abilities and preferably also with the proposed area of research.
o Please note that after you submit your application you will receive an email with a web link. Please forward this web link to your references so that your letter of support can be submitted confidentially if desired.
Address:
Suite 301, Technology Enterprise Facility
University of British Columbia
6190 Agronomy Road
Vancouver
V6T 1Z3
Phone No: 604.822.9189
Fax: 604.822.3689
Last Date To Apply: 1 April 2011
Source:http://www.mitacs.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1201&Itemid=174&lang=en
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