About the program

On this page you will find the funding details and program requirements for trainees at the Masters, PhD and postdoctoral levels. At the bottom of the page is a suggested timeline for completing the program. This page is intended for trainees who are already in the IRTG; information about how to apply can be found on the CAPnet website here.

Program details

Master's level

2 year position / $5,000.00/yr

Program Requirements:

Participation in weekly joint seminars/lectures
Participation in annual research retreat
Participation in meetings with non-academic collaborators and advisors

PhD level

3 year position / $15,000.00/yr

Program Requirements:

Complete a research project in Germany with one or more of the international IRTG collaborators
Participate in a collaboration/internship with one of the non-academic partners
Participation in weekly joint seminars/lectures
Participation in annual research retreat
Participation in meetings with non-academic collaborators and advisors

Post-Doctoral Fellow level

2 year position / $50,000.00/yr

Program Requirements:

Complete a research project in Germany with one or more of the international IRTG collaborators
Participate in a collaboration/internship with one of the non-academic partners
Participation in weekly joint seminars/lectures
Participation in annual research retreat
Participation in meetings with non-academic collaborators and advisors

Affiliates

Affiliates may participate in aspects of the program, but are not considered full members and are not funded from NSERC.

Suggested program timeline

Below is a suggested timeline for the completion of the program. Of course everyone's path will be a bit different, but this should give you an idea of the milestones you need to meet during your time as a trainee. Every year at the annual retreat you will be asked to fill out a progress report form with your PIs; this is a good time to check your progress against the requirements of the program.

Year 1

All:

Review IRTG program requirements/degree requirements. Plan any academic courses as necessary
Attend ongoing seminars and lectures
Watch recordings of previous lectures (talks given by PIs)
Familiarize yourself with potential collaborators in Germany through lecture series and annual IRTG retreat
Introduce a seminar speaker at an IRTG journal club
Attend annual retreat

PhDs and Post-docs:

Attend industry partner workshops and brainstorm with PIs about internship possibilities
Post-docs: Connect with your German PI and begin planning research project

Year 2

All:

Attend ongoing seminars and lectures
Introduce a seminar speaker if you haven't yet
Attend annual retreat

PhDs and Post-docs:

Connect with potential industry collaborators and plan and execute an internship/collaboration
Identify your German PI and begin planning research project with your German/Canadian PIs online and at the annual retreat
Plan your research stay (visa, accommodation, etc.)
Post-docs: Complete research stay abroad

Year 3 (PhD only)

Attend ongoing seminars and lectures
Complete research stay abroad
Introduce a seminar speaker if you haven't yet
Attend annual retreat

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