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innovation

We invest in:. discovery. innovation. EXCELLENCE. Competitive research in science and engineering, providing access to new knowledge from around the world. Productive use of new knowledge in all sectors of the economy and society. people.

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  1. We invest in: discovery innovation EXCELLENCE Competitive research in science and engineering, providing access to new knowledge from around the world Productive use of new knowledge in all sectors of the economy and society people Highly skilled,well educatedand capable oflifelong learning Our goal is Canadianexcellence in: CREATING KNOWLEDGE Research Grants for basic researchin the universities We do this throughpeer-reviewedcompetitionsin three programs Prosperity and high quality of life for Canadians NSERC vision and mission USING NEW KNOWLEDGE Partnerships of universities with industry and other sectors for project research WORKING IN ALL AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and some university faculty

  2. NSERCpromotes and assists research in the natural sciences and engineering NSERC 101

  3. and in engineering NSERC Presents … Scholarships & Fellowships Programs

  4. Today’s Agenda • Introduction • Postdoctoral Programs

  5. Scholarships News • New Industrial Innovation Scholarships (IIS) program for students registered at a Quebec university • Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) applicants are no longer required to request tenure abroad • Engineering Committee 175 has now been split into two new committees: Committee 193 and Committee 194 • Not-for-profit partners may now be considered eligible for the Industrial Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) and Industrial R&D Fellowships (IRDF) programs

  6. Scholarships News (continued) • New collaborating companies will now be required to submit an Application for Eligibility of Organizations to Participate in all NSERC industrial scholarships programs to determine their eligibility (Form 183B) • The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is no longer participating in the Visiting Fellowships program • Separate programs aimed at women and Aboriginal persons will be developed following the final University Faculty Awards (UFA) competition in 2008

  7. Scholarships and Fellowships Budget Over Last Decade (millions of dollars) 136M

  8. Postdoctoral Programs • Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) • Industrial R&D Fellowship (IRDF) • Visiting Fellowship (VF) • Northern Research Internships (NRINT) • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship (JSPS) • University Faculty Awards (UFA)

  9. To Apply for NSERC Support You Must Be: • A Canadian citizen OR • A Permanent Resident of Canada Exception: Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF)

  10. Eligibility of Proposed Research • CIHR/SSHRC Overlap: • Research must advance knowledge in the Natural Sciences and Engineering • Psychology: • Consult Program Guide for Students and • Fellows and Eligibility Criteria • Apply to only one Council per academic year • IN DOUBT • Send a 1 page summary to NSERC

  11. Postdoctoral Programs Overview

  12. Application Deadline for PDF October 15th

  13. PDF Information • $40,000 per year for up to 2 years • Award start date: between April 1 and January 15 • Eligibility • If PhD was completed after Oct. 15th, 2005 OR • If all PhD requirements met by Dec. 31st, 2008 • Submit • Form 200 + Official Academic Transcripts (Doctoral Only) May only apply twice

  14. PDF Selection Criteria and Weightings

  15. Location of Tenure for PDFs Canada•University and provincial research organizations Abroad• University and research institutions • Only if PhD obtained in Canada May not be held at PhD university (or its affiliated institutions) or with PhD supervisor

  16. Industrial R&D Fellowships (IRDF) • Research at eligible Canadian company • Apply within 5 years of PhD • Submit • Form 200 (Application for a Scholarship or Fellowship) • Form 183C (Nomination for an Industrial R&D Fellowship) • Not previously employed in Canadian industry after PhD for more than six months • $40,000 min/year for maximum of 24 months *Eligible companies on our Web site

  17. Proposed R & D activities Industrial R & D environment Significance and feasibility Company commitment Scientific and technical merit Incrementality IRDF: Selection Criteria • Nominee • Research ability or potential (70%) • Communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities (30%)

  18. IRDF Selection Process • Eligible companies submit their application at any time throughout the year • NSERC program staff reviews application for completeness • Two members of the College of Reviewers review the application and complete an evaluation • The members separately assess the merit of the candidate and the research proposal • To be successful, both the candidate and the research proposal must be meritorious • Companies are notified of the decision within six weeks of receiving the complete application

  19. Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) • Research in government setting • 1 year fellowship renewable twice • Apply within 5 years of completing PhD • No deadlines for application • $43,724 per year *No citizenship or residency requirements

  20. VF: Selection Process • Evaluation of applications by government department, overseen by NSERC • If successful, applicant is placed on an inventory for up to 2 yrs • Being placed on the inventory does not guarantee a fellowship • Government departments select candidates from the inventory

  21. VF Selection Criteria and Weightings

  22. Northern Research Internships(NRINT)

  23. Northern Research Internships • You may hold a USRA, CGS/PGS, IPS or PDF at the same time • Easy application process: • No fixed deadlines, apply 8 weeks before start of northern work • Up to 30 awards per year (first come, first served) • Submit Form 200, Letters from supervisor, Northern partner and signed NRINT Agreement covering: • University's $ commitment • University supervisor = NSERC grantee • Northern partner’s $ or in-kind commitment • Intellectual property rights • No delay in degree due to confidentiality issues

  24. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships(JSPS) • 382,000 Yen (approx. $3,600 CAN) per month + travel and relocation allowances • Research in Japanese universities and national labs • Maximum 24 months of support • Obtained PhD within past 6 years • Deadline January 2008 • Contact NSERC for application forms

  25. University Faculty Awards (UFA) • Female or Aboriginal doctoral graduates • $40,000 salary contribution for 5 years maximum • Must be offered tenured or tenure-track position and nominated by host university • Must be successful in the Discovery Grants competition before proceeding to the UFA competition Deadline: November 1, 2007

  26. Scholarships Application Form 200 for CGS, PGS, IPS, PDF, IRDF, VF

  27. Login for previous user Register for new users PDF format available

  28. Create a form: Select the program Or Edit No electronic submission A paper copy must be submitted

  29. List specific for each program

  30. PIN – if you don't have one leave it blank, not SIN, not Student ID

  31. Full address including postal code

  32. Academic background accurate : does it make sense? Do not include programs that you have not yet started

  33. Relevant work experience, in science or engineering OR that show leadership/ communication skills

  34. Scholarships: don't put down $$ from prof's NSERC grants

  35. Locations of tenure must be universities, not the affiliated hospitals, research institutes, etc.

  36. Required for PDF, VF and NRINT only

  37. PGS Master and IPS 1: Do not need to complete this section. Section will not appear

  38. Watch the margins Check grammar, typos, spelling, etc. Don't repeat information found in Thesis Times New Roman regular 12 pts, or any comparable font – nothing smaller Condensed type is not acceptable

  39. If you choose not to fill in any section from a certain point to the end, indicate so on application

  40. Indicate that a paper copy will come with the application

  41. Required for PDF, VF and NRINT only

  42. Number to be forwarded to the proposed referees to complete Appendix 1 on-line Verify for completeness

  43. Appendix 1: 2 Reports Required Person most familiar with applicant’s abilities: research, etc. • Usually thesis supervisor Another person familiar with applicant’s abilities and research • Specific examples • CGS/PGS applicant, use only the form provided • All other applicants may use 1 additional page • Not proposed supervisor unless also past supervisor • Signed by referee

  44. Appendix 3: Consent Form • Statistical information • Not given to reviewers

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