Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF)

The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF) is now accepting applications from PhD holders interested in a year-long policy position, starting in September 2023, with a Canadian government host office.

Approved fellows receive an annual salary of $70,000 to $80,000 from their host offices, as well as professional development and networking opportunities facilitated by Mitacs.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Hold a PhD in any academic discipline at the start of the fellowship
• Participate full-time in a 12-month fellowship with the host office
• Secure accommodation in the host city, and relocate to their host office as needed
• Negotiate a leave of absence from their current employer, as applicable
• Meet any additional requirements of their hosts, including (but not limited to) security clearance requirements

Application deadline: February 1, 2023 (11:59 p.m. PT)

For more information, please visit our website or contact policyfellowship@mitacs.ca.