Fully Funded CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program in Canada 2025

The Fully Funded CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program in Canada is open to all nationals. The program targets exceptional junior faculty, fostering their development into research leaders who drive innovative, boundary-pushing research. This program offers opportunities to accelerate careers, expand research networks, and collaborate across disciplines with leading global researchers. Scholars receive unrestricted support to pursue groundbreaking ideas, join a vibrant international community, and contribute to transformative knowledge addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges.

• The two-year term of interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship within a CIFAR research program, engaging with a global network of leading researchers.
• CAD 100,000 in unrestricted research support.
• Opportunities to apply for time-limited seed funding to foster new interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Membership in the extended CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars community, connecting with creative and like-minded peers from diverse disciplines.
• Research leadership training with practical opportunities to apply and develop leadership skills.

• There are no geographical restrictions for applicants.
• Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be employed full-time at a higher education or research institution.
• Eligible positions include independent research leadership roles, typically tenure-track Assistant Professorships in North America, or equivalent roles leading to a permanent faculty position in other systems.
• Applicants must have started their first eligible position between July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2024. Special consideration may be given for parental leave or exceptional circumstances.
• The applicant’s position must be secure for the program term (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2027).
• Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible for this program.
• Research interests should align with the themes and goals of a CIFAR research program that is actively recruiting.