Entrance Fellowship Information

Entrance Fellowship Information

Description

VISTA will support interdisciplinary training programs across its core fields and will support training opportunities with partners in industry and public service that will enhance the postdoctoral experience. The selection process and post-award administration are carried out by the VISTA Training Committee and the VISTA Administrative Staff in collaboration with the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University. Following review of the eligibility criteria, and confirmation of a VISTA Core Member supervisor, applicants should submit their application by the application deadline.

Fellowships will be awarded competitively based on the strength of the candidate, the strength of the research proposal, and fit with the goals of the VISTA program.

Award Details

VISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship

  • Minimum $70,000/year for 1-year
    + Annual research allowance $7,500
    + Annual networking allowance $1,000

Expectations of successful applicants

  • Meet annually to discuss progress with your VISTA committee.
  • Submit an annual progress report.
  • Present progress annually at the VISTA research retreat.
  • Apply for external funding (e.g. CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC).
  • Regularly attend CVR seminars.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must:

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