Senior Personnel Award

Visiting Scientist

2008/2009 Guidelines

A. DESCRIPTION
B. GENERAL INFORMATION
C. TENURE AND STIPEND
D. APPLICATION
E. FINAL REPORT

A. DESCRIPTION

A Visiting Scientist is an established researcher whose visit to another institution will provide a clear benefit to the research program of either the applicant or the host institution. Either the applicant or host institution should be in receipt of Grant-in-Aid funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation or other granting agency.

B. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This program is intended for Canadians to work abroad or at another Canadian institution or for foreign visitors to work at a Canadian institution.
   


2. This program is designed primarily to supplement the Visiting Scientist's salary and/or to provide travel funds to and from the host institution. Either one or both of these features may be requested in the application.
   


3. Since the number of awards is limited, awards will be made on the basis of the quality of the applicant as well as the quality of the proposed research.
   


4. The quality of the proposed research will receive equal weight with the quality of the applicant in the evaluation of the application. Therefore, a clear, concise, and comprehensive description of the proposed research must be given.

C. TENURE AND STIPEND

1. The duration of the award is from three months to one year.
   


2. The maximum stipend permitted is $1,000 per month. Travel costs may also be provided to the successful applicant and their immediate family for travel to and from the host institution.


3. HSFC reserves the right to determine award amounts based on the availability of funds.

D. APPLICATION

ONE ORIGINAL AND FIFTEEN COLLATED COPIES of a Visiting Scientist application form (HSFC R4) are to be sent to the HSFC.

The complete application must include:

1. an outline of the proposed research and how it will benefit the Visiting Scientist or host institution (Section 19 of the application form).
   


2. a letter(s) of invitation for the Visiting Scientist originating from the host institution.
   


3. a letter from the Visiting Scientist's institution stating that the applicant is expected to return.
   


4. a complete structured lay summary with a clear explanation of how the research proposal is relevant to the mission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The lay summary must be written in everyday language (for a general audience) at a level no greater than *Grade 10. The structured lay summary is a required section of the application form. *See the "Frequently Asked Questions" for more information.
   


5. a printed copy of the applicant’s Common CV form (HSFC version). This is a web-based form, which allows CV information to be entered online. Please refer to the website (www.commoncv.net) for further instructions.

E. FINAL REPORT