The objective of the H.L. Holmes Award is to enhance Canadian research in areas of strategic importance through post-doctoral studies at world famous graduate schools or research institutes under outstanding researchers, and in fields related to medical and biological processes. Recipients must acknowledge the NRC and the H.L. Holmes Award when submitting research papers to journals for work accomplished while receiving support from the Award.
Application Criteria for H.L. Holmes Award for Post-Doctoral Studies
Recipients will be chosen according to the following eligibility criteria:
- The candidate must be a Canadian citizen
- The candidate must have graduated from a recognized Canadian university
- The candidate must hold a doctoral degree from either a Canadian university or an outstanding foreign university, received within 5 years immediately before the application deadline
- The candidate's proposed research must pertain to chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics as they relate to medical and biological processes
- The candidate must have demonstrated research ability
Interested individuals may apply directly. Candidates can also be nominated by Canadian universities or other research organizations willing to support the candidate in carrying out their proposed research. Applications must include:
- a detailed description of the proposed research project including the duration of the project and budget details (maximum 10 pages total)
- the proposed location of research
- the candidate's CV confirming the above eligibility criteria
- 3 letters assessing the candidate's research ability from persons under whom the candidate has trained or worked
- a letter from the host organization confirming its willingness to accept the candidate, administer the Award funds and describing the level of support the organization will provide to the candidate
Eligible Nationalities
Canadian Citizens
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Awards cover a one or two-year period, depending on available funding and the research proposal, and can have a monetary value of up to $100,000 CDN per year. In evaluating applications, the H.L. Holmes Award Selection Committee will consider the following criteria:
- The candidate's demonstrated research experience
- The scientific merit of the proposed research
- The assessments of the candidate by persons familiar with the candidate's work
- The acceptance and support of the host organization