Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.hsf.ca/research/sites/default/files/HSF-O_Clinician-Scientist%20Guidelines%202014-15.pdf
Sponsor/Award: HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION ONTARIO - CLINICIAN SCIENTIST - 2014 COMPETITION

Grant Amount: VARIES FOR PHASE I OR PHASE II
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Jan 23, 2014
Sponsor's: Jan 30, 2014

Subject Areas: Clinical Research or Studies, Cardiovascular Research, Cerebrovascular Research
Description:

The goal of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO) Clinician Scientist award is to build cardiovascular/cerebrovascular (CCVD) health research capacity in Ontario by providing salary support to highly qualified individuals to protect professional time for CCVD research aimed at preventing disease or recurrence, improving health outcomes (including quality of life), and reducing the burden of illness and disability.

The quality of the proposed research is an important component in the evaluation of the application. A clear, concise, and comprehensive description of the proposed research as well as how it relates to the mission of the Foundation and the applicant's clinical practice must be given. In addition, the role of the Clinician Scientist in the proposed research must be clearly identified, including how the execution of the research plan will contribute to the candidate's development as an independent researcher. Applicants must have access to adequate research funding to carry out the proposed research at the time of application.

Application Details:

This award has two phases. Phase I provides salary support for up to four years for Clinician-Scientists where no more than four years have elapsed since thedate of the Phase I applicant's first full time academic appointment at an Assistant Professor level(or equivalent) and the start date of the award. Phase II provides salary support for up to three years for Clinician-Scientists where no fewer than four and no more than eight years have elapsed since their first academic appointment and the start date of the award. Phase II are not restricted to holders of Phase I awards.

Applicants must submit to the Heart and Stroke Foundation-Ontario: One original collated paper application copy One CD or memory stick containing one PDF of the complete application. Please refer to section K for the structure and format of the PDF application. Submitted applications must be complete in every respect and adhere fully to application package specifications. See Sponsor WebSite for full details

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM.

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Halbersma,Joseph David

Sponsor Contacts:

RESEARCH@HSF.ON.CA
2300 Yonge Street
Suite 1300
P.O. Box 2414
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
416 4897100