The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs that

• encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, and address significant scientific challenges associated with Canada’s research priorities
• facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce

The application is a two step process including:

Letter of Intent (mandatory) deadline: May 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm PT
Full application deadline: September 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm PT

UNBC has an annual quota of two LOIs for the CREATE grants. Potential applicants must connect with the Office of Research and Innovation to discuss their idea. Only those researchers selected by the institution can submit an LOI. Please contact Jacqui Dockray at jacqueline.dockray@unbc.ca before Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 4:00 pm if you are interested in submitting an LOI.

Applications must be received in the Office of Research and Innovation a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the application deadline. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Research and Innovation via ROMEO. Please allow enough time for Chair and Dean approval.