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Transition grants
Support for permanent university positions
Funding available
$ 60,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Université du Québec (Institut Armand-Frappier), McGill University, Université de Montréal and their affiliated medical networks.
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Overview
Transition Fellowships support eligible universities that create new permanent positions for researchers who have completed their postdoctoral fellowship, in Montreal or elsewhere. The funding supports assistant professor or associate professor positions leading to tenure, with annual funds distributed over three years per position.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new permanent positions.
- Creation of assistant professor or associate professor positions leading to tenure.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Université du Québec (Institut Armand-Frappier), McGill University, Université de Montréal and their affiliated medical networks.
Eligible expenses
- Costs of newly created permanent positions.
Additional information
- These grants are a logical continuation of the Cole Foundation research fellowship program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Transition grants Program
What is the Transition grants?
Transition Fellowships support eligible universities that create new permanent positions for researchers who have completed their postdoctoral fellowship, in Montreal or elsewhere. The funding supports assistant professor or associate professor positions leading to tenure, with annual funds distributed over three years per position.
How much funding can be received?
Transition grants Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Transition grants program?
To be eligible for the Transition grants program, you must:
The project must create new permanent positions.
The positions must be assistant professor or associate professor positions leading to tenure.
The positions must target researchers who have completed their postdoctoral fellowship in Montreal or elsewhere.
What expenses are eligible under Transition grants?
Creation of new permanent positions.
Creation of assistant professor or associate professor positions leading to tenure.
Where is the Transition grants available?
The Transition grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Transition grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Transition grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Transition grants?
Transition grants is funded by The Cole Foundation