Training and Early Career Development Programs
Postgraduate Fellowship
What is a Postgraduate Fellowship?
The Postgraduate Fellowship provides opportunities for individuals to pursue postgraduate health-related research at an Alberta university.
What are the objectives of the Postgraduate Fellowship Opportunity?
The Postgraduate Fellowship Program will:
- Attract and develop high quality, broadly trained health researchers in Alberta.
- Focus on scientific training and professional skill development to enhance the success of postgraduate fellows in advancing their careers across a wide range of academic and non-academic sectors.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must hold a PhD and/or professional health degree (without clinical accreditation in Canada) and be accepted or currently hold a postdoctoral appointment at a university in Alberta.
What opportunity does the Postgraduate Fellowship provide?
The Postgraduate Fellowship provides a stipend of $50,000 per year, and a research and career development allowance of $5000 per year.
The Postgraduate Fellowship will provide a maximum of three years of funding towards postgraduate training.
How do I apply?
Click the apply button at the bottom of the page.
The competition deadlines for 2012 are April 2 and October 1.
What is the review process?
All applications undergo a rigorous review process by a committee whose membership is both interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral. Applicants for the Postgraduate Fellowship will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Relevant work and/or research experience
- Career development plans
- Supervisory team, research and mentorship environment
- Research proposal
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Nicole Tjepkema
Grants Coordinator, Program Operations
Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions
780-423-5727
