NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
Sponsor’s Website
Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships.
Internal Contact
Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Internal registration form | September 10 (annually) |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | December 7 (annually) |
| Submission of nomination package to NSERC | December 14 (annually) |
Overview
For outstanding early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to enhance their research capacity so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others.
Value and Duration
$250,000 over two years.
Eligibility
Candidates must have held an independent academic position for ten years or less as of the year of the current competition. Career interruptions will increase the period of eligibility by two months for every one month of leave. Candidates must also hold an NSERC grant at the time of submission.
Special Requirements
The candidate’s home faculty must approve the teaching release funded through the fellowship.
Institutional Quota
Each institution can submit six nominations.
Submitting Your Nomination Package
Internal Process
Complete the internal registration form. All candidates will be contacted after the forms have been reviewed.
If the number of interested candidates exceeds the institutional quota, a committee will be struck to rank the candidates and determine which will proceed to the external competition.
External Submission Steps
- Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
- The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) coordinates the submission of the nomination package. Each nomination must be signed by the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International).