Paul Corkum Fellowship 2024

The National Killam Program is privately funded through the generous contribution of Dorothy J. Killam to build Canada's future by encouraging advanced study.

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Administered by the National Killam Program, The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships encourage collaboration using a co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) model. Submissions to the program must propose one co-PI (the Fellow) employed outside of the NRC, and one co-PI (NRC co-PI) employed by the NRC. Proposed projects must demonstrate alignment with one or more NRC Challenge Program and may be technical, based on knowledge exchange, or exploratory. Applicants submit their collaborative proposal jointly by email.

Fellowships are valued at $100,000 CAD per year in the form of a grant that is paid to the institution of each Fellow to cover release time. An additional grant of up to $50,000 CAD is available to accommodate travel and knowledge dissemination costs of the Fellow.

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Eligibility

There are no restrictions on the nature of the proposed project: projects could be technical, based on knowledge exchange or exploratory, so long as they align with approved activities per the terms and conditions of NRC Challenge Program funding. Proposals are co-defined by the NRC co-PI and the Fellow.

To be eligible, Fellowship applicants must:

be willing and able to travel to an NRC location or locations in Canada to collaborate with an NRC co-PI as required;
obtain a reliability status personnel security clearance;
demonstrate commitment to building Canada’s future and alignment with Killam attributes;
agree to participate in community engagement and knowledge mobilization activities.
demonstrate commitment to knowledge exchange with their NRC co-PI;
be a mid-to-late career researcher, although researchers at earlier career stages may be considered in some cases;
receive release time to conduct the proposed research, and will continue to be employed by the same institution for up to 12 months from the start of the Fellowship; and
consent to disclose any information that may constitute a significant departure from generally-recognized standards of public behaviour and which is seen to undermine the public reputation of the National Killam Program.

Nomination Process

A complete nomination package will consist of the following:

Nomination form
Joint collaborative research abstract (250 words)
Joint project proposal (1500 words)
Joint knowledge mobilization plan (1000 words)
Community research supplement (optional, 500 words)
Letters of Support (2, each 1000 words)
CVs with Candidate Statements (30 pages from each participant)
- Inclusive collaborator - whose work exemplifies inclusion and understanding of people, cultures and needs with participation among all economic, social and cultural backgrounds
- Barrier breaker - whose original, transformational, future-focused generation of knowledge and technology stands to change the way we live
- Research leader - who activates thoughtful cooperation among scholars, disciplines and institutions to create a multiplier effect within the research ecosystem
Attestations
Voluntary self-identification form

Fellowship candidates that need help connecting with an NRC investigator can find further informaiton online at the Guidelines for the Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship.

Western Resources

Dedicated support and resources for Indigenous research and Equity Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization in research are provided through the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team. You can access tailored and curated resources through our webpages (EDID, Indigenous Resources, Knowledge Mobilization) and you can also complete a request for support form to request a consultation and additional assistance. If you are unsure if your nomination involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact the team early for determination and support.