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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics
(CIHR-IG) in co-operation with NSC-DOIC and NTHU offers summer program
for Canadian graduate students in Taiwan. Awards are provided in the
field of health research (i.e. biomedical, clinical, health systems services, social cultural, environmental and population health). A total of up to 10 awards are
available for the 2014 Summer Program in Taiwan. Applicants must be
pursuing studies in fields that are supported by the mandate of CIHR and
that are represented within the potential host institution in Taiwan.
The duration of the program is approximately eight weeks, from June to
August. Application deadline is 16, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Awards are provided in the field of health research (i.e. biomedical, clinical, health systems services, social cultural, environmental and population health) offered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics (CIHR-IG).
Course Level: The awards are available for pursuing graduate (master’s or doctoral) degree level.
Scholarship Provider: This program is co-sponsored the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics (CIHR-IG) and the Department of International Cooperation of the National Science Council (NSC-DOIC) in Taiwan, with the assistance of the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in coordinating the orientation, arranging language courses and in helping participants move to individual universities or research institutes.
Scholarship can be taken at: Taiwan
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Eligibility Requirements for CIHR Grants and Awards regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions. To be eligible for the Summer Program in Taiwan, at the time of application, candidates must:
-be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
-be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian institution;
-be pursuing studies in fields that are supported by the mandate of CIHR and that are represented within the potential host institution in Taiwan; and
-have received, advance acceptance/invitation from a potential host researcher in Taiwan.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Canada can apply for these awards.
Scholarship Description: The Summer Program in Taiwan provides Canadian graduate students (master’s or doctoral level) with first-hand research experience in an international setting. This two-month summer program offers an exciting opportunity to engage in health research (i.e. biomedical, clinical, health systems services, social cultural, environmental and population health) with first-hand research experience in an international setting, while also affording an orientation to Taiwan’s culture and language. This program is co-sponsored by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics (CIHR-IG) and the Department of International Cooperation of the National Science Council (NSC-DOIC) in Taiwan, with the assistance of the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in coordinating the orientation, arranging language courses and in helping participants move to individual universities or research institutes.
Number of award(s): Ten awards are offered.
Duration of award(s): The duration of the program is approximately eight weeks, from June to August. Exact start and end dates vary each year (successful candidates will be informed of the final program schedule). In addition to an orientation session (including an introduction to the language, culture and research systems of the host country) approximately seven weeks are spent working on research activities at the host institution. As a result of the complex institutional arrangements, each award must be completed in its entirety within the defined program dates.
What does it cover? CIHR’s contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.
-A total of up to 10 awards are available for the 2014 Summer Program in Taiwan
-Each award consists of a one-time, non-renewable $5,000 stipend from CIHR-IG. The stipend is intended to reimburse the cost of travel between Canada and Taiwan, and to partially compensate for the loss of summer employment. In addition, NSC-DOIC will support living expenses in the amount of approximately 50,000 TWD (excluding a 18% in tax deduction, i.e. 41,000 TWD after tax deduction)
Selection criteria: Applications deemed eligible will be reviewed by the CIHR-IG Summer Program in Taiwan Review Committee. Eligible applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
-excellence of the candidate
-fit between the candidate’s current research program and the proposed summer project
-possibility for ongoing novel collaborative efforts following the summer program between the research environments in Canada and Taiwan
Based on the above criteria, the review committee will recommend up to 10 nominees to be endorsed by the CIHR-IG Scientific Director, and subsequently forwarded to the NSC-DOIC for their endorsement. The NSC-DOIC will then confirm with prospective host institutions whether they officially accept the nominees and notify CIHR-IG. A formal offer of award will be sent to each successful applicant by CIHR-IG.
Notification: Anticipated notification of decision is April 1, 2014
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or email. A complete application consists of:
-Common CV Module (validated for CIHR) for the candidate
-Official graduate transcripts
-Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
-Reference/recommendation letter from the candidate’s current supervisor
-Reference/recommendation letter from a previous supervisor (if applicable)
-An official letter of advance acceptance/invitation from the host researcher(s) in Taiwan. Letters of advance acceptance/invitation must include the host researcher’s name, division, institution, and email address
-Research Proposal Summary: Describe the proposed research and/or activities that will contribute to increasing collaborative research and exchanges between Canada and Taiwan, in particular: (i) the fit between the candidate’s current research program and the proposed summer project; and (ii) the possibility for future novel collaborative efforts following the summer program between the research environments in Canada and Taiwan. Summaries must: (i) not exceed two pages in length, (ii) include the title, and (iii) be signed by the candidate and the current supervisor
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 16, 2013
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Study Subject(s): Awards are provided in the field of health research (i.e. biomedical, clinical, health systems services, social cultural, environmental and population health) offered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics (CIHR-IG).
Course Level: The awards are available for pursuing graduate (master’s or doctoral) degree level.
Scholarship Provider: This program is co-sponsored the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics (CIHR-IG) and the Department of International Cooperation of the National Science Council (NSC-DOIC) in Taiwan, with the assistance of the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in coordinating the orientation, arranging language courses and in helping participants move to individual universities or research institutes.
Scholarship can be taken at: Taiwan
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Eligibility Requirements for CIHR Grants and Awards regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions. To be eligible for the Summer Program in Taiwan, at the time of application, candidates must:
-be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
-be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian institution;
-be pursuing studies in fields that are supported by the mandate of CIHR and that are represented within the potential host institution in Taiwan; and
-have received, advance acceptance/invitation from a potential host researcher in Taiwan.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Canada can apply for these awards.
Scholarship Description: The Summer Program in Taiwan provides Canadian graduate students (master’s or doctoral level) with first-hand research experience in an international setting. This two-month summer program offers an exciting opportunity to engage in health research (i.e. biomedical, clinical, health systems services, social cultural, environmental and population health) with first-hand research experience in an international setting, while also affording an orientation to Taiwan’s culture and language. This program is co-sponsored by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Genetics (CIHR-IG) and the Department of International Cooperation of the National Science Council (NSC-DOIC) in Taiwan, with the assistance of the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in coordinating the orientation, arranging language courses and in helping participants move to individual universities or research institutes.
Number of award(s): Ten awards are offered.
Duration of award(s): The duration of the program is approximately eight weeks, from June to August. Exact start and end dates vary each year (successful candidates will be informed of the final program schedule). In addition to an orientation session (including an introduction to the language, culture and research systems of the host country) approximately seven weeks are spent working on research activities at the host institution. As a result of the complex institutional arrangements, each award must be completed in its entirety within the defined program dates.
What does it cover? CIHR’s contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.
-A total of up to 10 awards are available for the 2014 Summer Program in Taiwan
-Each award consists of a one-time, non-renewable $5,000 stipend from CIHR-IG. The stipend is intended to reimburse the cost of travel between Canada and Taiwan, and to partially compensate for the loss of summer employment. In addition, NSC-DOIC will support living expenses in the amount of approximately 50,000 TWD (excluding a 18% in tax deduction, i.e. 41,000 TWD after tax deduction)
Selection criteria: Applications deemed eligible will be reviewed by the CIHR-IG Summer Program in Taiwan Review Committee. Eligible applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
-excellence of the candidate
-fit between the candidate’s current research program and the proposed summer project
-possibility for ongoing novel collaborative efforts following the summer program between the research environments in Canada and Taiwan
Based on the above criteria, the review committee will recommend up to 10 nominees to be endorsed by the CIHR-IG Scientific Director, and subsequently forwarded to the NSC-DOIC for their endorsement. The NSC-DOIC will then confirm with prospective host institutions whether they officially accept the nominees and notify CIHR-IG. A formal offer of award will be sent to each successful applicant by CIHR-IG.
Notification: Anticipated notification of decision is April 1, 2014
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or email. A complete application consists of:
-Common CV Module (validated for CIHR) for the candidate
-Official graduate transcripts
-Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
-Reference/recommendation letter from the candidate’s current supervisor
-Reference/recommendation letter from a previous supervisor (if applicable)
-An official letter of advance acceptance/invitation from the host researcher(s) in Taiwan. Letters of advance acceptance/invitation must include the host researcher’s name, division, institution, and email address
-Research Proposal Summary: Describe the proposed research and/or activities that will contribute to increasing collaborative research and exchanges between Canada and Taiwan, in particular: (i) the fit between the candidate’s current research program and the proposed summer project; and (ii) the possibility for future novel collaborative efforts following the summer program between the research environments in Canada and Taiwan. Summaries must: (i) not exceed two pages in length, (ii) include the title, and (iii) be signed by the candidate and the current supervisor
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 16, 2013
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
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