BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

Today, biomedical engineering (BME) is a global discipline. Biomedical engineers know that, as work in the field becomes more refined, the best place to study or conduct research is not always in the U.S. Although there are currently few opportunities to go abroad to leverage international expertise, the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program makes available just such an opportunity. Biomedical engineers can use the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program to go overseas to help further their careers, and the field of BME. Potential overseas activities could include: conducting research at an academic institution; interning at a policy institute; establishing ties between home and host institutions; pursuing post-doctoral research.

The AAN will award up to 20 scholarships to first- or second-year medical students who have a supporting preceptor and a project with clearly defined goals. The project is to be conducted through a U.S. or Canadian institution of the student’s choice and jointly designed by the student and sponsoring institution. More than one student from an institution may apply, but only one student will be selected from an institution.
The scholarship program was established to stimulate individuals to pursue careers in neurology in either research or practice settings.

One of the goals of the NEARBC is to recruit and improve access to Aboriginal health research training programs and promote and support health research careers. The Aboriginal Health Research Fellowships are intended to support and increase the number of health professionals with Aboriginal health research skills and experience.
NEARBC Aboriginal Health Research Fellowships are funded by Canadian Institutes of Heath Research – Institute of Aboriginal People’s Health (CIHR-IAPH), therefore all CIHR-IAPH guidelines for CIHR-IAPH apply. As for the CIHR funding allocation, these fellowships are for student support only and are not intended for operational funding.
Aboriginal students are strongly urged to apply.

Under the auspices of China-Canada Scholars’ Exchange Program with China Scholarship Council acting as the executive agency, and in partnership with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), a number of awards are offered to Canadian scholars and students who wish to study and/or do research in subject areas related to China in the Chinese universities that are open to Chinese Government Scholarship recipients for the academic year 2009/2010.

The Canadian Water Resources Association annually offers five scholarships. These scholarships are available to graduate students whose programs of study focus upon applied, natural, or social science aspects of water resources.

The Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada is pleased to continue its partnership with the CIHR Institute of Aging through which the CIHR Institute of Aging offers a Scholarship aimed at encouraging research training at the Doctoral level in the field of physiotherapy-related research in mobility in aging by recognizing the most meritorious candidate. The recipient will be the Doctoral candidate receiving the highest rating among scholarship applications under the 2009 PFC Awards competition.

The Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada is pleased to continue its partnership with the CIHR Institute of Aging through which the CIHR Institute of Aging offers a Scholarship aimed at encouraging research training at the Master’s level in the field of physiotherapy-related research in mobility in aging by recognizing the most meritorious candidate. The recipient will be the Master’s candidate receiving the highest rating among scholarship applications under the 2009 PFC Awards competition.

Priority Announcements on Fellowship competitions offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific CIHR research priority areas or mandates. Applications are submitted through the February 2009 (2009-02) competition of the Fellowship: 2008-2009 funding opportunity. Fellowships provide support for highly qualified candidates at the post-PhD or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad.

The CIHR/Rx&D Collaborative Research Program Fellowships provide support for highly qualified candidates at the postdoctoral (post-PhD) or post health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad. Candidates must have secured partnered funding (ratio 1:1) from an Rx&D member company at the time that the application is submitted.
Applications are invited in all areas of health research.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 for up to 5 years. The value and duration of each fellowship is related to the major degree held, licensure (where applicable), location of tenure and experience of the applicant.

The Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards administered by CIHR are intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in a health related field in Canada. These candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity.
For this competition, applications will be accepted in all areas of health research.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $17,500 for up to one year.

Priority Announcements on Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards competitions offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific CIHR research priority areas or mandates. Applications are submitted through the February 2009 (2009-02) competition of the Master’s Award: 2008-2009 (Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards) funding opportunity. The Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards administered by CIHR are intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in a health related field in Canada. These candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity.

Fellowships provide support for highly qualified candidates at the post-PhD or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad.
For this competition, applications will be accepted in all areas of health research.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 for up to 5 years. The value and duration of each fellowship is related to the major degree held, licensure (where applicable), location of tenure and experience of the applicant.

The goal of the program is to establish a joint effort to increase research capacity and research training in therapeutic areas where both Wyeth and CIHR have a scientific interest by supporting Fellowships at selected sites across Canada. Wyeth in partnership with CIHR offers 6 Fellowship positions in several therapeutic areas of interest. The number of available awards in each therapeutic area will vary for each competition year.

This Training Award offers opportunities for undergraduate summer students in pursuing MD, Masters and PhD degrees specializing in research relevant to biomedical, health, social and/or natural science and engineering research in the area of allergy, asthma and related immune/inflammatory processes and disease.

The National Cancer Institute of Canada offers a limited number of Research Studentships (supported by The Terry Fox Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society) to outstanding PhD students who plan a career in cancer research in Canada. At the time of application, applicants must be residents of Canada, engaged in a full-time PhD program at a Canadian institution, and have completed at least two years of research training at the graduate level or have equivalent research experience. Summer student positions, undergraduate summer studentships and honors level research do not qualify.

The National Cancer Institute of Canada offers a limited number of Research Fellowships (supported by The Terry Fox Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society) designed to provide training in cancer research for outstanding candidates who plan a career in Canada in this field of investigation. Research Fellowships are available for those candidates who possess a doctoral qualification in an area other than in medicine.