UBC – CCAC FELLOWSHIP 2010 – CANADA
CCAC Fellowship 2010 in Animal Policy Development in University of British Columbia of Canada
About UBC:
The University of British Columbia, established in 1908, educates a student population of 50,000 on major campuses in two cities and holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. The largest campus is 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, a spectacular campus that is a ‘must-see’ for any visitor to the city — where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner.
Detail:
The Canadian Council on Animal Care is currently accepting applications from suitably qualified candidates to work on ethical issues relating to the use of animals in science. The CCAC fellowship is ideal for candidates who would like to expand the use of their science background to pursue careers at the interface of science and society. The fellowship currently being offered is within the Three Rs Program of the CCAC (see http://www.ccac.ca/en/alternatives) and focuses on the implementation of replacement, reduction and refinement alternatives, in an area pertinent to the candidate’s background and interest.
Eligibility
The fellowship is intended to provide support to recent doctoral or masters level graduates, current masters or doctoral students, or other individuals with comparable levels of combined education and training. The fellowship currently being offered is within the Three Rs Program of the CCAC and focuses on the implementation of replacement, reduction and refinement alternatives, in an area pertinent to the candidate’s background and interest.
Citizenship: Canadian
Degree Level: Masters
Degree Level: Doctoral
Applicant Status: Incoming Students
Applicant Status: Continuing Students
Application Procedures:
A complete application will consist of:
1.a curriculum vitae
2.official transcripts of the candidate’s graduate and/or professional training, including proof of any degrees completed
3.three assessments from persons under whom the candidate has trained that have had a good opportunity to assess the candidate’s capacity for evaluation and communication of scientific knowledge. For example, assessments should be provided by the candidates PhD supervisor(s).
Adjudication Procedures:
A selection committee composed of representatives from the CCAC Council, an academic institution, and a science-based government department will assess the candidate based on a satisfactory written submission, selected references and interview. The criteria used will include:
Academic excellence
*academic record
*scholarships and awards held
*duration of previous studies
Ability or potential in science policy development
*quality of contribution to science/bioethics
*relevance of work experience and academic training to one of the identified topics
*ability to think critically
*ability to apply skills and knowledge
*initiative and autonomy
*enthusiasm for science and ethics
*determination and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time
Communication skills
*the ability or potential to communicate scientific concepts clearly and logically in written and oral formats
*quality of the presentation of the application
*participation in preparing publications
*awards for oral presentations or papers
Deadline: Friday, September 17, 2010
Contact: Dr Gilly Griffin
Guidelines and Three Rs Programs Director
1510-130 Albert St
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5G4
E-mail: ggriffin@ccac.ca
Source: http://www.ubc.ca/
