Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/McDonald-McDonald/About-Apropos_eng.asp
Sponsor/Award: NATURAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING RESEARCH - ARTHUR B. MCDONALD FELLOWSHIPS - 2021 COMPETITION

Grant Amount: $250,000 OVER TWO YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: May 27, 2021
Sponsor's: Jun 07, 2021

Subject Areas:
Description:

Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and support them to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. NSERC awards up to six McDonald Fellowships each year.

Candidates must have held an independent academic position for 10 years or less as of June 1, 2021. The 10-year eligibility window is adjusted to take into account eligible delays in research or periods of inactivity (for example, due to parental leave, bereavement, illness, or delays related to COVID-19).

Application Details: Candidates must self-nominate however, the institution confirms that you are eligible and explains how the institution will fully relieve you of teaching and administrative responsibilities while you hold the award. Western must certify each nomination and can only certify six. Please send your notice to self-nominate: email rwprizes@uwo.ca expressing your intention to submit a self-nomination.
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: Hall,Julaine Marie

Sponsor Contacts:

350 ALBERT STREET
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada
613 995 4273