Summary
As part of their commitment to promote capacity building in the Canadian cancer research landscape, the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR), in partnership with the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and Terry Fox Research Institute, as well as in-kind partners, the Canadian Cancer Society and Cancer Research Society, is pleased to announce the open call for applications for its annual Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop.
The ECR Workshop will be held from the evening of November 26 to the evening of November 27, in Toronto, Ontario. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by ECRs, this workshop aims to support the professional development of ECRs in cancer research by equipping them with the skills and expertise necessary to lead cutting-edge research in the 21st century. CIHR-ICR will cover the costs associated with travel, accommodation, and poster printing for the ECR Workshop. Further details regarding expenses will be provided to successful applicants.
Objectives
To promote the professional development and success of ECRs within the Canadian cancer research landscape by:
- Providing opportunities to interact, collaborate, and network among peers, senior investigators, knowledge users, and other participants;
- Strengthening the knowledge and skills relevant to establishing and maintaining a successful research career through career development presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions (e.g., grantsmanship, communicating science, research program management, patient engagement, resources and tools, etc.);
- Facilitating learning and knowledge sharing between researchers, senior investigators, knowledge users, CIHR staff, and other stakeholders within an interdisciplinary environment.
Key Dates
- Workshop: 26-27 November 2024 | Toronto, Ontario
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2024 | 8:59pm
- Notice of decision: October 2024
Eligibility
- The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) must meet CIHR’s definition of an Early Career Researcher at the time of application.
- The NPA must be committed to attend the entire ECR Workshop and present a poster. NPAs are encouraged to re-use any existing posters.
- The NPA’s area of research must be relevant to CIHR-ICR’s mandate and/or research priority areas.
- The competition is open to individuals affiliated with a Canadian institution at the time of the application.