Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program supports exceptional early-career researchers with funding, mentorship, a global network, and professional skills development. Expand your network, collaborate across disciplines, and explore cutting-edge ideas with unrestricted research support. Join our community of international researchers addressing the most important questions facing science and humanity.

Eligibility: 

Applicants may be based anywhere in the world, must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of starting a full-time research position at an institution of higher education or research.

NOTE: Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to apply.  

Each CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar receives:

• $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support
• A two-year term in a CIFAR research program, a global, interdisciplinary network of leading researchers
• Mentorship from a senior researcher within a CIFAR research program
• Opportunities to network, collaborate, and form a community with peers from diverse disciplines
• Specialized leadership and communication skills training, and support to put skills into action.

Website: CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars

Program overview including full eligibility requirements is available here.