CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
Expand your network, collaborate across disciplines, and explore cutting-edge ideas with unrestricted research support. Join our community of international researchers addressing the most important questions facing science and humanity.
Applications for the 2024-2026 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program are now being accepted through October 30, 2023 (11:59 pm PDT).
Register here to attend a Virtual Open House on September 6, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time to hear more about this program and how to apply. CIFAR Staff and program alumni will be on hand to answer your questions and provide program highlights.
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides:
Interdisciplinary interactions
Pursuing the most exciting and important research questions requires scholars who can move beyond their own research areas to take a fresh look at a problem.
CIFAR helps early-career researchers think and work outside their silos by facilitating dialogue between diverse disciplines and immersing them in our research programs for a truly enriching experience.
Leadership development
Excellent management and communication skills will be key to success in the demanding and competitive world of research.
Through annual meetings of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars from across CIFAR’s research programs, and additional learning experiences, CIFAR creates a variety of training opportunities on themes related to leadership development.
Engagement in global communities
Tomorrow’s research leaders must effectively engage key stakeholders in their communities, in government, industry, or the general public to both inform and disseminate their work.
We provide early-career researchers opportunities to increase the impact of their research by interacting with leaders both within and outside of academia.
Eligibility
Applicants may be based anywhere in the world, must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of starting a full-time position at an institution of higher education or research, with responsibilities that include both conducting an independent research program and supervising/teaching trainees toward the completion of a degree. Scholars’ research interests should complement the themes and goals of a recruiting CIFAR research program.
NOTE: Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to apply, with the following exception:
If you have a pending first full-time position that meets the full eligibility criteria and starts no later than July 1, 2024, you are eligible to apply. In this case, you must submit a copy of your letter of appointment with your application.
See the detailed program overview for full eligibility requirements.
What you will receive as a CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar
A two-year term of collaboration and mentorship in an interdisciplinary CIFAR research program, a global network of leading researchers
$100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support
Membership in a community of outstanding peers from diverse disciplines
Training in leadership and communication skills, and support to build influence and make an impact.
We invite applications from early-career research leaders who can engage with any of the following CIFAR research programs:
Future Flourishing
Gravity & the Extreme Universe
Humanity’s Urban Future
The Multiscale Human
KEY DATES
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 meeting.
