VISTA Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2021

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EligibilityPhD holder
RegionCanada
AwardVarious awards
DeadlineClosed

About the Program

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Last Updated On : 23-02-2021   Posted By : Salma

The York University invites applications from PhD degree holders for VISTA Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2021. The fellowship aims to support distinguished researchers from other national or international institutions to carry out postdoctoral research under the supervision of a VISTA core member that is aligned with the VISTA (Vision: Science to Applications) program. 

  • VISTA Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2021
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    To be eligible, an applicant must:

    • Hold a PhD degree from a national or international institution
    • Be doing postdoctoral research which is aligned with the VISTA program under the supervision of VISTA core member
    • Provide evidence of excellence in their field
    Benefits

    The selected scholars will receive the following benefits: 

    • Minimum CAD 70,000 per annum for up to 2 years
    • Annual research allowance of CAD 7,500
    • Annual networking allowance CAD 1,000 
    Documents
    • Completed application form
    • A one-page summary of the proposed research
    • Voluntary self-identification survey in the specified format
    • Postdoctoral Supervisor Form in the specified format
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Two Letters of Reference

    Note: Referees do not include the proposed supervisor. The proposed supervisor may opt to submit a maximum of 5 pages letter of reference.

    How can you apply?

    Follow the following steps to apply: 

    Step 1: Find a VISTA Core Member as a supervisor. 
    Step 2: Click on the 'Apply Now' button and read all details.
    Step 3: Email the completed application form along with required documents to applyvista@york.ca.

    Note: The letters of support should be sent directly from referees to applyvista@yorku.ca.

Important Dates

Application deadline: 23rd April 2021

Selection Criteria

The fellows will be selected on the basis of -

  • Strength of the candidate
  • Strength of the research proposal
  • Fit with the goals of the VISTA program

The distinguished fellows have to meet additional standards of excellence to receive the fellowship. 

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Terms and Conditions
  • The applicants have to accept or decline the offer made within 21 days from the date of the offer. 
  • The evidence of excellence may include best paper awards, high impact venues, or other measures of achievement and recognition.

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by December, 2024. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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