Pathways to Prosperity: Canada

Call for Expressions of Interest from Students/Postdoctoral Fellows and
Those Who Would Be Willing to Host Them

The P2P exchange program provides relocation travel funding so that students and postdoctoral fellows have opportunities to participate in new research or broaden the scope and breadth of research they already have underway; collect and/or analyze data at another university, at a settlement agency, or at a government department; and take courses at another university while also conducting research there.

For interested graduate students, please note that IRCC will have a position available for a suitable candidate who is able to synthesize large amounts of information and communicate results effectively.

The Details:

We will provide travel funding of up to $2500 to four individuals this year, with placements to begin in the Summer or Fall of 2017. This arrangement might also be eligible for additional funding through the Mitacs Accelerate program (www.mitacs.ca/accelerate), for which the Pathways to Prosperity has pre-approval.

The due date for applications is May 5, 2017. By applying to the exchange program, you are giving us permission to circulate your application to interested applicants or hosts. We will facilitate discussions and negotiations between applicants and hosts, with the goal of ensuring that when a successful match is made and funded, there is clear agreement about the duration and responsibilities of both parties.

Application Process for Interested Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows Who Would Like to Participate in the Exchange:
Electronic applications should be sent to p2p@uwo.ca and must contain:

1. An application letter of no more than 5 pages indicating:
   a. Why you are interested in this program and how it would help advance your research
   b. A description of your research interests and skills (please provide as much detail as possible), and the type of exchange in which you would like to participate
   c. Your expected timelines
   d. Expected budget (only travel and accommodation can be covered)
2. Your curriculum vitae
3. A reference letter from your thesis or post-doctoral supervisor

Application Process for Interested Partners, Collaborators, and Co-Investigators Who Would Be Interested in Hosting an Exchange Student or Postdoctoral Fellow:
Electronic applications should be sent to p2p@uwo.ca and must contain:

1. A description of the type of research opportunity you would be able to offer to a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow
2. The skills you anticipate being required for the research you have in mind
3. Your expected timelines
4. Resources you would be able to offer (e.g., space, data, salary, matching funds for a Mitacs internship)

We will form a committee from among the Board members to evaluate the proposals and try to match applicants with interested hosts.