The Azrieli Fellows Program is currently open to scholars at the postdoctoral level who are Canadian citizens or who have completed their doctorates at Canadian universities. Scholars may undertake postdoctoral research in any field of study. Candidates may apply at an early stage of their professional career and no later than four years after completion of their doctoral dissertation. Candidates must not hold a tenure or tenure-track faculty position. The Azrieli Fellows Program is open to candidates who have held no more than two postdoctoral positions.
Scholars may apply in the last year of the PhD with a letter from the supervisor stating that the candidate will receive the doctorate by the summer. If the PhD is incomplete by the stated time then the candidate will forfeit the fellowship.
The fellowships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Candidates are assessed on their potential to make cutting-edge contributions to their respective fields. Aspects of personal merit and leadership abilities are also taken into consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity or age.
Scholars who wish to apply must obtain an academic sponsor. The academic sponsor must be a faculty member at one of the seven participating Israeli academic institutions. Candidates must ensure that this sponsor is willing to actively support the research proposal because it is closely connected to and complements his or her area of expertise. Candidates must have written support from their academic sponsor illustrating the enthusiasm the sponsor has to actively collaborate on the proposed research. An application without an academic sponsor will not be processed.
More than 50% of the Fellow’s field work must be conducted in Israel.
Value of the Fellowship
The value of the fellowship will be CND$40,000 annually. The Azrieli Foundation has no objection to the Fellow’s receipt of additional research funds, with the exception of other postdoctoral fellowships or scholarships from Israeli sources.
Duration
The duration of the fellowship is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
Responsibilities of an Azrieli Postdoctoral Fellow
In order to maintain good standing, Azrieli Fellows will be required to sign a form committing themselves to the fulfilment of the following responsibilities:
– Academic Excellence
– Community Work
– Participation in Program-sponsored Events
– Publications
– Alumni Activities
Last date for submitting the applications is November 1, 2011.
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