CANADA – 2011 SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO MASTER STUDENTS
2011 Special Scholarship to Master’s Students in The Canadian Association of HIV Research
About CAHR:
The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the professional organization for HIV and AIDS research in Canada or by Canadians. CAHR includes all researchers, and all disciplines of the scientific approaches to HIV and AIDS, for the purpose of its better prevention and treatment and ultimately for its eradication and cure. CAHR supports the academic and professional development of researchers, and provides the means for communication of research issues. Linkages between disciplines of social, epidemiological, clinical and basic sciences are promoted by CAHR for the creation of more relevant new knowledge of HIV and AIDS, and for the better translation of knowledge into action. Research should be for the advancement of knowledge, for the betterment of our collective response and for living with HIV and AIDS. CAHR will advance this agenda on behalf of its members at the level of higher education and professional development of researchers, in the support, conduct, communication and translation of scientific research, and in speaking to inform public policy.
Detail:
The CAHR Special Scholarship to Master’s Students will support the training of Canadian students who are committed to pursuing a career in HIV research. Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program and planning to conduct research that is relevant to CAHR’s mission.
The mission of CAHR is to:
* promote excellence in HIV research;
* foster collaboration and cooperation among HIV research communities, including basic science, clinical science, epidemiology & public health, and social science;
* promote education and the development of new researchers;
* provide a unified voice for Canadian HIV researchers and engage diverse stakeholders (community, industry, Government, NGO’s etc.) in ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange to ensure that HIV research remains responsive to their needs.
Eligibility
At the time of the application, the applicants must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree and intending to pursue, or already registered in, a full-time Master’s degree program. Persons with a health professional degree who are seeking support for Master’s research training are also eligible.
(Note: The award will not take effect until proof of registration in a Master’s level degree program is received.)
The application:
A complete application must include:
• A letter from the applicant summarizing his/her relevant experience and training todate and describing how the proposed scholarship will fit into his/her career plans;
• A cover letter signed by the applicant’s supervisor, discussing (i) the applicant’s suitability for this award (ii) how the training and career aspirations relate to CAHR’s mission, and (iii) a summary of the supervisor’s current position, research background (emphasizing any HIV experience) and relevant supervisory experience;
• The applicant’s CV and a copy of transcripts;
• A description (at least one full page) of the proposed program of training and/or research to be conducted under the scholarship, plus any pertinent attachments;
• A letter from the institution where the training will take place, confirming that it is prepared to sponsor this studentship and provide the applicant with suitable space and research facilities;
• Any other documents that the applicant feels are pertinent to the application.
Award period
The successful applicant will be notified of his/her award in Early December, 2010. The award is one year and is expected to begin January 1, 2011. However, it may be postponed for up to six months at the request of the recipient. Upon submitting an End of Award report, the applicant may request renewal of the award for a second year. Such renewal will be contingent on: (i) receipt of an acceptable report, (ii) the applicant’s continued enrollment in the academic program, and (iii) the availability of CAHR funds.
End of Award report
Recipients will be asked to provide an End of Award report within two months of termination of the award. Details regarding this report will be communicated to the recipients when the funds are released.
Closing Date: The deadline for receipt of applications is October 29, 2010. Late or incomplete applications cannot be considered. The results of the competition will be announced on December 1.
Contact:
Ms. Jeannine Richard
Canadian Association of HIV Research
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 1105, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B7
jeanninerichardcahr@yahoo.ca
(613) 241-5785.
Source: http://www.cahr-acrv.ca/
