POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW
SPHERU – UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
Application Form
Deadline: September 30, 2008
Application Instructions:
1. Complete the attached application forms:
· Mandatory Requirements Checklist; and
· Post-Doctoral Fellowship Application.
2. Submit an electronic copy of items 1 to 6 as listed on the “Mandatory Requirements Checklist” to Dr. Bonnie Jeffery, Director of SPHERU c/o Shardelle Brown (email: ) by the deadline date.
3. Mail or courier the signed original copy of items 1 to 6 as listed on the “Mandatory Requirements Checklist,” as well as the original and sealed documents outlined in items 7 to 8 on the “Mandatory Requirements Checklist”.
Mailing Address:
Dr. Bonnie Jeffery
SPHERU, University of Saskatchewan
107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5
Courier Address:
Dr. Bonnie Jeffery
SPHERU, University of Saskatchewan, RUH 2718
103 Hospital Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 0W8
4. The deadline for application is 4:30 p.m., September 30, 2008.
NOTE: This two-year Post-Doctoral Fellow position is co-funded by the Community and Population Health Research Training Program.
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Name of Applicant:
SPHERU Supervisor:
Each applicant must submit the items in the order outlined below. If the application is submitted with missing items or exceeds the requirements (e.g., more than two reference letters; greater than 1000 words describing the research proposal or personal statement), your application will be excluded from the competition. The following checklist should be completed and submitted with your application.
Submit an electronic copy and one (1) signed original copy of items 1 – 6: / (Check)1. Mandatory Requirements Checklist /
2. SPHERU Post-Doctoral Fellowship Application Form /
3. Project Summary /
4. Detailed Project Description /
5. Written Personal Statement. /
6. A complete and updated Curriculum Vita /
Original and sealed documents required: (Confidential letters self-submitted by applicants must be in sealed envelopes signed on the seal by the referee; and official transcripts must be sent directly to the Director of SPHERU.) / (Check)
7. Two confidential letters of support from individuals who can comment on your research ability and relevant work experience. /
8. Official Post-Secondary Transcripts and Degree Certificates. /
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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
1. Applicant InformationFamily/Surname/Last Name / First Given Name
Permanent Address / City / Province / Postal Code
Telephone: / Fax: / Email:
Position / Department
Faculty/College / University/Institution / Citizenship
2. Proposed Post-Doctoral Position
Project Title
Expected Start Date
Supervisor’s Name
Telephone: / Fax: / Email:
Department / Faculty/College
University/Institution
Supervisor’s Mailing Address (building, street, city, postal code)
3. Applicant’s Academic Training
Degree / Discipline / Department, Institution, Country / Date Started (mm/dd/yy) / Date Completed or Expected Date (mm/dd/yy)
Bachelors
Masters
PhD/Doctorate
Other (Specify)
4. Academic Record
A copy of the applicant’s university/college record is to be appended, including:
1. Official post-secondary transcripts; and
2. Copies of degree certificates.
These documents must be certified true copies. Please attach to the original application form.
Note: If for some reason, providing a complete academic record is not possible, please explain. SPHERU reserves the right to verify records and their availability.
5. Information about PhD Degree
Candidates who hold, or expect to receive, a PhD Degree as the qualifying degree for this fellowship must complete the following:
Thesis Title
Name of PhD Supervisor
Note: If the PhD Degree is not complete at the time of application, the applicant must include a letter from the degree supervisor, or appropriate designate, stating the degree requirements are expected to be complete on or before September 30, 2008.
Letter re: EXPECTED COMPLETION is included with this application:
…Yes …No …Not Applicable
6. Academic Honors and Awards
List undergraduate and graduate honors and awards, indicating type and dates.
7. Academic, Research and Other Relevant Work Experience
Position Held and Nature of Work
(begin with current) / Organization/Department / Supervisor / Period (mm/dd/yy – mm/dd/yy)
8. Publication Record
Indicate the number of publications in each category, (excluding manuscripts in preparation) in the past five years of active research.
Medium / Published/In-Press / Submitted
Referred Papers
Book Chapter and Review Articles
Books and Monographs
Abstracts
Invited Presentations
Provide a list of your publications and other related information requested below on additional pages. For each publication:
· Begin with the most recent and list in chronological order.
· List full authorship as it appears in the original publication, year, title, name and volume of the publication and the first and last page number.
· For publications in press, attach a copy of the letter of acceptance.
· For publications submitted, indicate on the list to which journal it has been submitted and attach a copy of the covering letter to the journal.
9. Research Awards Currently Held or Applied For by the Applicant
Type of Award / Agency / Total Amount of Award / Start Date
(mm/dd/yy) / End Date
(mm/dd/yy) / Indicate:
A=Applied
H= Held
10. Project Summary
In 150 to 200 words, provide a short summary of the proposed project. The summary should be written in clear, simple language, so that all members of a multi-disciplinary committee can readily understand the project’s general concepts and goals.
11. Detailed Project Description – Applicant to write, in conjunction with supervisor.
a) In 500 to 1000 words, outline the major elements of the project clearly and concisely. Be sure to include the following elements:
· Objectives of the study;
· Methodology (be as specific as possible);
· Analysis and interpretation;
· Relevance of study to SPHERU’S research program(s);
· Originality of proposed research; and
· Applicant’s role in project design, direction of work, and analysis and interpretation of results.
b) Using an additional page(s), include a complete list of references cited; provide full citations.
c) No additional materials (e.g., reprints, appendices, other manuscripts) are permitted and will be removed before review.
12. Ethics Approval for the Project
If the project is part of the supervisor’s ongoing program, already approved by the ethics review committee at the host institution, please provide a copy of the current approval certificate. If the project is significantly different from the supervisor’s ongoing program and/or has not been approved by the ethics committee, it must be submitted for ethical clearance. Contact the research office at the host university for guidance in this regard.
Check if applicable:
❒ Yes / ❒ No / The proposed research does not involve human subjects, animal care, biohazards, or other aspects with ethical guideline compliance implications, as confirmed by the host university’s office of research administration.
❒ Yes / ❒ No / The proposed research has been reviewed and approved by the ethics committee at the host institution, and a copy of the ethics certificate is enclosed.
❒ Yes / ❒ No / The proposed research has been/will be submitted for review to the ethics committee at the host institution. Please note that SPHERU must receive a copy of the ethics approval certificate no later than 30 days after deadline date. Otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete and ineligible.
13. Education and Training Objectives
In the space below, describe your expectation from this fellowship in terms of research training and educational benefits. In particular, describe how the experience will build on your current research interests and advance your career goals.
14. Research Environment and Program (to be completed by SPHERU Supervisor)
a) Describe the research environment where the applicant will be working. Please include details such as collegial interaction, facilities (space and equipment), and support personnel available.
b) What research training and education benefits will accrue to the applicant under your supervision (as opposed to the service he/she will perform for your research program)?
c) How many research fellows and graduate students are currently under your direction?
· Graduate Students, Masters Level:
· Graduate Students, PhD Level:
· Postdoctoral Research Fellows:
15. Written Personal Statement
In 1 to 2 pages (maximum 1000 words), please include:
A written personal statement describing your educational background, work experience, and career objectives as they relate to SPHERU.
16. Signatures
I, the undersigned, agree that the information provided in this application is accurate, to the best of my knowledge and accept the terms and conditions for any research award resulting from this application.
Applicant’s Signature
/ DateSPHERU Supervisor’s Signature / Date
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