Graduate Student Exchange – OPEN
Description: The Graduate Student Program is a travel support program for postgraduate astroparticle physics students to visit a host institution for collaborative work with a new research partner. The program aims to mobilize research talent in Canada to international research organizations/institutions.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a Canadian postgraduate program in a relevant field at a Tri-Council eligible institution during the proposed visit. The program must be aligned with the objectives of the McDonald Institute.
How it works: Individuals will prepare the application form with the assistance of their host institution for the exchange. The program will cover the costs of travel and accommodations during the exchange, however, there are a limited number of awards annually. A budget estimation form must be completed as part of the application, applications requesting retroactive coverage are not eligible. Funds will be distributed through a cost-recovery model, upon receiving compliant invoices.
Timelines:
Call for application: Open
Applications will be reviewed immediately, and a notice of decision will be released not later than 30 days after receipt of an application. Award letters will be issued until funds are allocated, at which point the call for proposals will close. If your application is based on an exceptional opportunity that requires a shorter timeline for a response, please make a note in the body of the mail during your submission.