Q. If an applicant does not have the title of Assistant Professor, would he/she be eligible?
A. CIFAR recognizes that different academic systems around the world assign different titles to junior faculty positions. The junior faculty members from all over the world are welcomed to apply. Applicants requiring assistance to determine their eligibility may contact via email at global.scholars@cifar.ca.
Q. If the applicant is an early career researcher based in a country outside of Canada, would he/she be eligible?
A. CIFAR is seeking to develop a diverse and global cohort. There are no geographical restrictions on who may apply to this program.
Q. If the applicant is unable to attend the in-person interview on June 18-19, 2020 in Toronto due to a prior commitment, should he/she apply?
A. The interview consists of a series of activities among invited candidates, taking place over a day and a half. In-person participation is required to ensure a fair and complete evaluation. Applicants unable to attend will not be considered.
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