Notice Board

Objectives

The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program supports the training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs that:

• encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, and address significant scientific challenges associated with Canada’s research priorities; and
• facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce.

These innovative programs must include the acquisition and development of important professional skills among students and postdoctoral fellows that complement their qualifications and technical skills.

Duration: Up to six years
Value: Up to $150,000 in the first year and up to $300,000 for up to five subsequent years, for a maximum of $1.65M over 6 years.
Application Deadline May 1 (Letter of Intent); September 22 (Application if invited to apply)

The University of Lethbridge may submit up to two (2) NOIs to the 2016 CREATE competition. Please notify Gillian Laird of your interest in applying by April 6th. 

For more information, please refer the NSERC website or contact Gillian Laird in the Office of Research and Innovation Services (gillian.laird@uleth.ca) (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATE-F...)