PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowships (1 or 2 fellowships of 1 or 2 years duration)
The PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowship will be awarded to either an applicant working toward a PhD or to a post doctoral research candidate, with a background in any of the relevant disciplines including medicine and nursing. While applicants may have training and/or experience in areas not directly related to POGO activities, they will be required to demonstrate relevance to pediatric oncology.
The award includes a yearly salary of $45,000 and the ability to apply for $5,000 in project-specific one-time operating support.
Clinician Scholar Award (1 fellowship of 1 or 2 years duration)
The Clinician Scholar Award is open to licensed clinicians and health practitioners of any discipline working in the field of pediatric oncology. Applicants may have limited research experience although they have a strong interest in research.
The award includes a yearly salary of $55,000 and the ability to apply for $5,000 in project-specific one-time operating support.
Criteria for Award
Fellowships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- Scientific merit and methodological rigor of the proposal;
- Relevance to the goals and objectives of POGO and the POGO Research Unit;
- Potential impact on children with cancer and their families (present and future);
- Ability of the applicant to carry out the research project in accordance with POGO’s standards and expectations;
- Clinical/academic potential of the applicant; and
- Suitability of the proposed research environment, including supervisor.
Deadline for Submission:
Completed applications must be received at the POGO office by December 3, 2010.
* POGO plans and coordinates childhood cancer services for Ontario and advises the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on childhood cancer control.