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The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications from prospective fellows interested in undertaking a 12-month policy project with a host government department or agency. Applicants can apply to up to six approved projects in their area(s) of interest.

Eligible applicants must be:

• Faculty members at Canadian universities or PhD graduates
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Able to negotiate a leave of absence from their university or employer, as applicable

The 2017 cohort of fellowships will begin in September 2017. Approved fellows receive remuneration from their hosts and professional development training and networking events facilitated by Mitacs.

Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2017, at 5 p.m. PDT.

For more information, please visit the Canadian Science Policy Fellowship or contact policyfellowship@mitacs.ca.