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Research Chairs

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The Manitoba Research Chair Awards support international recognized mid-career researchers who work as independent investigators in health research. The Awards are five year awards intended to increase the competitiveness of the individual investigator within a program of research.

To be eligible investigators must hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or above in Manitoba when the award commences; must have between 5-10 years of independent research experience; and must devote at least 75% of their time to research.

Each award provides support up to $100,000 per year for five years, inclusive of benefits.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the principal applicant:

Must hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or above in Manitoba when the award commences;
Must have between 5-10 years of independent research experience;
Must devote at least 75% of their time to research;
Must have a doctorate and postdoctoral research experience, or equivalent research experience, or a professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM, Pharm D) with research training and expertise equivalent to that of a PhD with postdoctoral research experience;
Must hold peer-reviewed operating funds as a principal investigator at the time of application;
Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident by start of award;
Must be recommended by the appropriate Department Head/Director and Dean; and
Must not simultaneously hold a Canada Research Chair or any other major salary award (greater than $60,000/year).

Application Instructions At-A-Glance

√	Complete an updated online Common CV (to include MRHC specific pages)
√	Complete and Submit correct # of HARDCOPIES of Application form
√	Print out and Submit correct # of HARDCOPIES of Common CV as attachment to each application
	Note: Your common CV should be printed after the validation stage. You are not required to "Finalize & Submit", as this is required only for eGMS applicants.	CCV attachments must be printed out separately
√	Arrange for supporting letters, and transcripts (if applicable), to be sent to MHRC office

Before beginning an application, the MHRC strongly advises applicants download and review the following documents and have them on-hand while completing the application eForm:

2010 MHRC Awards Guide

To create/update your Common CV, click here.

CLICK HERE for the link to the .PDF application form* for the 2010 Manitoba Research Chair competition.

*Please note that if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will be able to fill in the form and print it, but not save the document.

Manitoba Research Chairs

Manitoba
Research Chairs