VISTA/CVR Post-Doctoral Extension Fund

VISTA/CVR Post-Doctoral Extension Fund

This fund will provide financial support to current postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral visitors who are currently working under the supervision of a VISTA/CVR core member, and whose contracts end between now and July 2026.

AWARD DETAILS

Value:

$70,000 annual postdoctoral salary (prorated monthly)

Application Deadline:

Rolling up until March 31, 2026.

Extension Period:

1 to 8 months, ending no later than August 1, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY

All applicant must:

  • Identify as a current postdoctoral fellow or visitor affiliated with a VISTA/CVR core member.
  • Not exceed the 4 years duration of postdoctoral appointment at York University.

*Please note that this opportunity is exclusively for postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral visitors as defined in York University’s Postdoctoral Fellow and Visitors Policy.

EXPECTATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

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

HOW TO APPLY