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The CMHC Housing Research Scholarship Program supports larger in-depth research. This is done in co-operation with funding organizations like:
$3.65 million is available to build Canadian expertise in housing research.
The CMHC Housing Research Scholarship Program works to build Canadian expertise in housing research. It also promotes excellence in research through training.
The specific scholarship objectives are to:
Recipients of this scholarship will build on feedback gathered in the 2016 CMHC-led national Let’s Talk Housing consultations. Opinions were solicited from individual Canadians and housing organizations, experts and stakeholders. The analysis featured in What We Heard: Shaping Canada’s National Housing Strategy helped identify important housing challenges where research could help provide answers.
The scholarships address research and knowledge translation gaps in housing and related fields. Significant areas for action include the National Housing Strategy priority areas.
CMHC is collaborating with the three federal granting agencies (tri-agencies) to provide postdoctoral fellowships:
Partner
A maximum of 13 applicants will receive funding as part of this call for applications. There will be up to:
The maximum amount awarded for a single fellowship annually for up to 2 years is:
*Note: The value of each award is determined by the degree(s) held, licensure (where applicable), location of tenure and experience of the applicant.
For specific eligibility criteria, applicants should refer to the postdoctoral fellowship funding opportunity description of the agency to which they are applying:
Note: The award must be held in Canada.
Note: This application process will be launched between June to August annually.
The applicant must provide a justification. It must show how the proposed research aligns with the priority areas of the strategy.
The granting agencies recognize that some research proposals may overlap agency mandates. Further, they recognize that some research may require an interdisciplinary approach. As such, the agencies are collaborating to ensure that areas of research that cross agency boundaries are eligible for support.
Applicants should consult the guidelines of each agency to select the one best suited to consider their application.
For more information on how to apply and details on application deadlines please refer to the relevant scholarship details once they become available:
Evaluation Process
Candidates must apply through the relevant federal granting agencies' postdoctoral fellowships funding opportunity, based on their area of research.
Reporting requirements:
Specific Requirements
Fellows may participate in standard knowledge translation activities. This includes presenting research findings to targeted audiences and producing lay summaries for dissemination. Fellows may be expected to attend the National Housing Conference to share research project results with other Fellows and stakeholders. Associated costs (travel and hospitality) will be covered by CMHC.
Refer to the agency you are applying to for questions on applications, merit review process or guidelines:
General inquiries about the strategy or technical support
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