MSFHR Research Competitions Team 2017 Scholar Competition MSFHR Research Competitions Team Rashmita Salvi, Manager, Research Competitions

Overview About MSFHR Purpose of the Scholar Program Eligibility Criteria to Apply Application Process Evaluation Criteria What do Reviewers Look for? Important Dates Q&A

About MSFHR MSFHR empowers BC’s best and brightest health researchers to pursue world-class innovation. Discover solutions to health challenges Connect knowledge and action on provincial priorities Engage partners to improve the research enterprise MSFHR Updated “Vision” with current Strategic Plan statement.

each MSFHR Scholar trains Trends we are Proud of 1,216 Trainees 1/4 were recruited from outside BC Since 2001, we have given 1,586 awards + 370 Scholars Updated “Vision” with current Strategic Plan statement. Scholar 90% of Scholars remain in BC as research leaders on average each MSFHR Scholar trains 10 next generation innovators Postdoc Doctorate Masters

Comparison of Scholar & HPI Programs

Purpose of the Scholar Program To attract and foster development of outstanding health researchers in BC To allow early career researchers to: Establish an independent research career Build a leading research program Expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field The Scholar Program achieves this through contributing a portion of the MSFHR Scholar’s salaries. Update figures

Program Highlights Up to 5 years $90,000/year (incl. benefits) 30% 70% Research Themes Each Scholar Award: Up to 5 years Biomedical Clinical Health Services Population $90,000/year (incl. benefits) Total Program Funding Applicant allocated* to the clinical, health services, and population health research themes 30% allocated to all 4 research themes 70% *to encourage applications from these research areas

Eligibility Criteria to Apply Must have a PhD or equivalent Commit to a minimum of 75 percent time conducting research. Hold an appointment currently or have a commitment of an appointment to begin by the award start date of July 1, 2017 at an institution that holds a memorandum of understanding with MSFHR as a host institution. The appointment must allow the applicant to: a. Apply for and hold peer-reviewed funds as a principal investigator b. Be the primary research supervisor for graduate and post-graduate trainees c. Publish their research results Be within five years from the start of their first university appointment (at an assistant professor level, or equivalent) as of the Full Application deadline, December 16, 2016 Edited to maintain consistency with guidelines

Eligibility Criteria to Apply Conduct research in one of the four research themes: biomedical, clinical, health services, and population health Clear link to human health in the program of research Have a written commitment from the department head (or equivalent) protecting a minimum of 75 percent of the applicant’s time for health research activities or no less than 30 hours per week. Provide three reference letters, one from each category below: Supervisor (PhD or post-doctoral fellowship supervisor) Expert in the area proposed in the applicant’s program of research Mentor from outside the host institution (within BC, national or international)

Communicate! Communicate! Be aware of the internal deadlines of your host institution and communicate with your Department Head, Dean and Referees well in advance of the internal deadline. Notes Department Head, Dean and Referees must have an MSFHR ApplyNet account to complete their tasks. Contact collaborators if you plan to attach letters of collaboration to the program of research.

Application Process Updated table with deadline.

Letter of Intent Deadline: November 7, 2016 A simple web form that requires the applicant to provide: Contact information Project Information Theme and Keywords Third Party information Suggested External Readers

Letter of Intent Deadline: November 7, 2016 MSFHR reviews Letters of Intent within two business days Approval gives access to the Full Application Final approval is at the Full Application deadline when we have access to the Canadian Common CV

Full Application Deadline: December 16, 2016 Full application requires more in-depth information: Third parties: Confirm Department Head, Dean and Referees Response to previous reviews: if applicable Most significant contributions Activities and contributions Uploads: Canadian Common CV – MSFHR full version Publications (entire career) Program of research and appendices

Evaluation Criteria Scholar applications will be assessed against the following criteria: Criterion Weighting Track Record 50 Program of Research 30 Environment and support 20

Evaluation Criteria Program of research Description of a single project and a set of coordinated projects undertaking related research for the five-year term. KT related activities must be embedded with the program of research. Single Research Project Set of coordinated projects 5-year program of research

Evaluation Criteria Environment and support Support for the Scholar from their host institution is evaluated via the Department Head and Dean (if applicable) forms. Commitment to provide an appointment that: Will allow the Scholar to apply for and hold peer reviewed funds as PI To be the primary research supervisor for graduate and post-graduate trainees To publish research results Commitment of 75% protected time for research activities

What do Reviewers Look for? Lay summary that is written for members of the public, rather than for researchers — no jargon and technical terms explained CCV that provides information about your academic and research training, mentorship activities, KT plans, and non-academic activities e.g. community work Reference letters that provide specific details of intellectual curiosity, recognized or potential research experience, academic strength and scientific training

What do Reviewers Look for? Publication list of all published and accepted publications throughout your career: Categorized under separate headings Role and percent contribution to team effort in multi-authored publications Underline names of trainees whose work your have supervised Important: Reviewers want to see that the applicant has followed the instructions of the funding agency — page limits, formatting, etc.

Keep the Guesswork Out! Reviewers do not have the time to look up information on your behalf — if it is important, make it explicit within the program of research If you have pilot data, mention it Make sure references, tables, charts, figures and photographs are tagged correctly within the program of research If you were not able to capture important information about your activities and contributions in the CCV, add it to the publication list Pay attention to grantsmanship — cohesive flow of information allows reviewers to read the application without having to flip back and forth between pages

Partnership Awards MSFHR partners with leading organizations to build capacity and fill strategic gaps in health research in BC.  Process: Applicants interested in partnered awards are encouraged to email partnership@msfhr.org for instructions on how to register your interest and indicate how your research aligns with partner areas of interest. MSFHR uses keywords provided by partners to identify applications that may be relevant to and align with partners’ area of interest.

2017 Scholar Award – Important Dates Stages in Competition Cycle Deadline Letter of Intent November 7, 2015 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Full Application December 16, 2016 11:59 p.m. Peer Review Panel Meetings February – March 2017 Funding Announcement May – June 2017 Scholar Award Start Date July 1, 2017

Questions/Contact Info For program-related enquiries: Rashmita Salvi Manager, Research Programs 604.714.2779 careerprogram@msfhr.org For technical enquiries: Help Desk 604.714.6609 helpdesk@msfhr.org

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