International
November 20, 2025
October 9, 2025
$100,000 CAD
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program is designed to accelerate the development of early career researchers in their pivotal first years as independent principal investigators in an academic or research institution, with responsibilities for research and teaching.
Applicants may be based anywhere in the world.; Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to apply.; Must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of starting a full-time position at an institution of higher education or research, with responsibilities that include both conducting an independent research program and supervising/teaching trainees toward the completion of a degree.; Scholars' research interests should complement the themes and goals of a recruiting CIFAR research program.
Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to apply.
Attend CIFAR research program meetings (usually 2–3 per year, depending on the program) in Canada and various locations around the world.
While at meetings and where appropriate, interact and collaborate with fellow program members on research areas of common interest to the program.
Attend the annual CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar meetings (usually in held in early May).
Report on successes and activities annually, and where possible and appropriate, interact with CIFAR stakeholders and funders to share their experience.
Acknowledge CIFAR as a funder in research publications and presentations supported by the program’s funding, use ‘CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar’ in their professional signature and indicate CIFAR as an affiliation.
Attend at least two virtual development meetings for CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars per year.
Detailed notes can be found at: https://cifar.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GlobalScholar_ProgramOverview2023.pdf
A two-year term of collaboration and mentorship in an interdisciplinary CIFAR research program, a global network of leading researchers. Membership in a community of outstanding peers from diverse disciplines. Training in leadership and communication skills, and support to build influence and make an impact.
