Peter Morand, Special Advisor to the Canada Council for the Arts for the Killam Program, will be visiting the University of Calgary to promote the national Killam Program.  The Program includes the Killam Research Fellowships and the Killam Prizes.

Killam Research Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to support distinguished Canadian researchers, normally full professors in Canadian universities, in any of the following broad fields: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering and studies linking any of the disciplines within these broad fields.  Killam Research Fellowships are valued at $70,000 per year.  Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may hold the Fellowships.  They are “release time” fellowships, which provide two years of full release from teaching and administrative duties.

Killam Prizes: Up to five Killam Prizes of $100,000 each are given annually to eminent Canadian scholars in recognition of distinguished career achievement in the natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities respectively.  Nominees must be Canadian citizens.

Further details regarding these programs may be found at:
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/killam/

Dr. Morand’s thirty minute presentation will include historical and statistical information, explanation on eligibility and application requirements, tips on how to improve one’s application and information on the electronic filing process.  The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to ask questions.

Dr. Morand will also be available after the presentation to meet with potential candidates for 10-15 minutes each to discuss more specific questions they may have on their own application.  If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact Jocelyn Crivea at jcrivea@ucalgary.ca.

If you have any questions regarding this information session, please do not hesitate to contact either Jocelyn Crivea at 220-5647 or Lorna Very at 220-4121.