Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2017-2018 Faculty of Graduate - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

2017-2018

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

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Agenda

1. Overview of Banting PDF competition 2. LOI/Application Details 3. Keys to Successful Applications 4. Q&A with Banting fellows and supervisor

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Banting Program Objective

To provide funding to the very best PDF applicants, both nationally and internationally. These applicants will positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth. The Fellowship is intended to: 1. Attract and retain top-tier researchers 2. Develop leadership potential 3. Position researchers for future success

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Value & Distribution

• $70,000 per annum for two years (non-renewable)
• 70 fellowships are awarded each year
• Awards are distributed equally among CIHR, NSERC & SSHRC
• Limit on the number of Banting PDFs that can be granted to

trainees for tenure aboard removed (previous limit of 25%)

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Distribution of Awards Across Councils 2016-17

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Eligibility

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign citizens are eligible
• Applicant can apply for an agency-specific postdoctoral award (SSHRC, NSERC,

CIHR) and the Banting for the same year

• An agency-specific postdoctoral award can’t be terminated to take up a

Banting PDF

• More important eligibility information may be found at:

http://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/app-dem_elig-adm.html

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Window of Eligibility*

Applicants to the 2016–17 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program must fulfill

• r have fulfilled all degree requirements for a PhD, PhD-equivalent or health

professional degree

• between September 20, 2014 and September 30, 2018 (inclusively),

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• before the start date of their award.

*The window of eligibility can be extended by a cumulative maximum of two years if the applicant had their career interrupted for allowable reasons (http://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/app-dem_elig-adm.html).

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Banting Evaluation Criteria

1. Research excellence and leadership in research 2. Quality of the applicant's proposed research program

• 3. Institutional commitment and demonstrated synergy

between applicant and institutional strategic priorities

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Last Year’s Numbers

• 34 LOI packages were submitted
• 9 went forward to the full application
• 1 was successful: Dr. Fitzsimmons Frey joined the

department of Theatre

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Number of Files to be Selected this Year

• The number should be based on excellence and viability as

top candidates

• We have the capacity to support the development of

approximately 6-7 applications

• Those applicants who are selected will revise and develop

their applications with support from FGS, Faculties, and/or ORUs, etc.

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LOI Package

Documents to be submitted for the LOI stage:

• 1. Research proposal (max. 4 pages)
• 2. Draft supervisor’s statement (max. 5 pages)
• 3. Vanier-Banting CCV (Create an account at the CCV website:

https://ccv-cvc.ca/indexresearcher-eng.frm) Deadline: July 24, 2017

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The Successful LOI

A strong LOI package should demonstrate:

• 1. The applicant’s excellence as a researcher and as a research leader
• 2. An innovative and unique research program (emphasizing

transformative potential)

• 3. Synergy between the applicant, the research proposed, the host

institution, and opportunities for professional development

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Banting Application Timeline

Activity Date LOI Deadline July 24, 2017 Internal Review and Selection July 25 - August 9, 2017 Applicants Notified of Results August 10, 2017 Application Development Meetings August 11 -16, 2017 Submission for Technical Review September 16, 2017 Application Deadline September 21, 2017 Award Announcements Mid February, 2018 Payments Begin April – October 2018

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Complete Banting Application Documents

• 1. ResearchNet application form
• 2. CCV, Vanier-Banting template
• 3. Three reference letters (at least one arm’s length)
• 4. Significance of research contributions – 1 page
• 5. Significance of leadership contributions – 1 page
• 6. Research proposal – 4 pages
• 7. Bibliography – 4 pages
• 8. Institutional Letter of Endorsement – 1 page
• 9. Supervisor’s statement – 5 pages (includes comments
• n research environment & professional development)
• 10. Fulfillment of degree requirements form
• 11. Special Circumstances (if applicable) – 1 page

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Common Qualities of Successful Applications

• Clear, compelling & detailed proposal demonstrating:
• Objectives
• Context
• Methodology
• Significance, originality and potential impact of the research
• Feasibility – the project must be feasible within the timeframe of the fellowship, given

the resources described, and the described oputputs

• Institutional support is demonstrated – e.g., connection to SRP, ongoing research

strengths, track record of success in research area, appropriate infrastructure

• Institutional support will take multiple, complementary forms as appropriate for

research proposed

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The “Sparkling Gem” Effect

• The Banting competition is not for everyone!
• Each application must convey something that is truly unique and an opportunity

to advance research in new and creative ways.

• Creativity/originality
• Scholarly merit/rigour (track record & promise)
• Social value/ potential impact
• Timeliness

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Additional Considerations

From the onset of the application process, applicants and supervisors/host institutions should discuss:

• the details of the fellowship appointment
• any benefits offered
• any financial obligations associated with the appointment
• the availability of any research and/or other support
• the rights and responsibilities of postdoctoral fellows
• any other institution-specific policies that might apply to the Banting Fellow

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Banting Application Experts!

Sean Collins, Research Awards and Nominations Specialist, ORS

• Dr. Heath MacMillan, current Y
• rk Banting Fellow (Biology

, Faculty of Science)

• Dr. Alana Gerecke, current Y
• rk Banting Fellow (Theatre, AMPD)
• Dr. Laura Levin, Associate Professor & Banting Fellowship Supervisor (Theatre,

AMPD)

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Contact Information

Kim McIntyre Postdoctoral Services Coordinator kimmcint@yorku.ca 416-736-2100 ext. 22993