AMS Postdoctoral Fellowship
Objective
The AMS Postdoctoral Fellowship provides support to a core of the most promising researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. Candidates should be embarking on a period of full time post-PhD degree studies and wish to add to their experience by engaging in research in Canada or abroad. The fellowships are intended for emerging scholars to complete work already started on projects featuring the study, analysis, and interpretation of past practices, philosophies, and/or epistemologies related to human health, health care, and/or disease or the education of health professionals, or to begin a new project in the field.
Overview
Application Process
Review Process
Assessment Criteria
Resources and Assistance
Overview
Eligibility |
To apply for an AMS Postdoctoral Fellowship, the Principal Investigator (PI) must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident AND meet one of the following requirements:
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Special Eligibility Considerations |
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Funding Amount and Duration |
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Dates and Deadlines |
Application Available in GMS: February 4, 2019 Deadline: April 17, 2019 - 2:00 p.m. (AT) Results Available: July 2019 Funds Available: September 2019 |
Application Process
Step 1: |
Consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria (outlined above).
If applicants have any questions about their eligibility, they are encouraged to contact the Manager, Research Programs before submitting an application. |
Step 2: Review Application Requirements |
Be sure to carefully review all application documents: 2019-20 AMS Fellowship Application Requirements (PDF): detailed information on how to apply for this grant opportunity. Be sure to fulfill all application requirements. Institution Agreement Form: The form must be filled out and included with your application. |
Step 3: Register in NSHRF’s Grants Management System (GMS) |
Applications must be submitted through NSHRF’s online Grants Management System (GMS).
To access the application in GMS, the Principal Investigator (PI) must create an account. For step-by-step instructions for creating an account, please click here. |
Step 4: Complete Application |
To apply, login to GMS to access the application, where information will be either entered directly into GMS or uploaded as PDF documents. Be sure to upload a scanned or electronic copy of the completed Institution Agreement Form. See the Application Requirements for detailed instructions. |
More information about these steps is outlined in the Application Requirements |
Review Process
- NSHRF staff will assess applications to determine whether they are complete and meet the eligibility criteria.
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A peer review panel composed primarily of medical historians will review applications in accordance with Peer Review Guidelines and the assessment criteria outlined below.
Assessment Criteria
The following criteria will be used by the peer review committee to assess AMS Postdoctoral Fellowship applications. For the complete Peer Review Scoring Rubric click here.
Challenge—The aim and importance of the endeavor (20%) |
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Feasibility—The plan to achieve excellence (30%) |
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Capability—The expertise to succeed (50%) |
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Resources and Assistance
Grants Management System (GMS) Support
Please click here to download a step by step guide for applicants outlining how to navigate the Grants Management System.
For technical questions regarding the GMS (including password resets, system navigation), contact the NSHRF Helpdesk at 902-424-4043 or helpdesk@nshrf.ca
Please allow 1-2 business days for a response.
Canadian Common CV (CCV) Support
Looking for your CCV/NSHRF PIN? Your PIN is the email address you used to register with GMS.
Please click here to download a step by step guide for validating your PIN and submitting your CCV.
For technical questions regarding the CCV (including password and account resets, PINs, CCV submission, etc.), contact the CCV Centralized Helpdesk at 1-888-603-4178 or support@cihr-irsc.gc.ca