Applying to the CIP
See Step 3 below for links to the Application forms
CIP Application Standard Deadline is October 31
We now welcome applications for CIP throughout the year. However, if you plan to begin the program on July 1, we strongly recommend submitting your application by October 31 of the preceding year.
While we understand that valid reasons may lead to delayed submissions, such cases are considered individually and only if admission spots are still available. Please note that February 28 is the absolute final deadline for applications to start the program on July 1, with no exceptions. Submitting closer to the February deadline significantly increases the risk of all positions being filled. To maximize your chances of acceptance, we encourage submitting your application by the October 31 standard deadline.
The CIP Application Process
Please read the FAQs for answers to common questions.
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Schedule Your Chats
- First: Schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting with the CIP Program Admin to discuss the program, questions and your goals by emailing cip@ucalgary.ca . These meetings are informal (yet informative) chats, our Admin expects that you are just beginning to think about doing research so it's never too early to schedule this meeting.
- Second: A followup meeting with you, your Supervisor and the CIP Program Director is required before submitting your application. This second meeting will help you clarify your supervisory and project goals.
- First: Schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting with the CIP Program Admin to discuss the program, questions and your goals by emailing cip@ucalgary.ca . These meetings are informal (yet informative) chats, our Admin expects that you are just beginning to think about doing research so it's never too early to schedule this meeting.
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Documents for you and your Supervisor(s)
For your Supervisor(s)
- Please provide the Terms and Expectations for CIP Research Supervisors to your proposed supervisor(s)
- CIP Individual Education Plan (IEP) Policy. The IEP will be tailored to each CIP trainee referencing, among other things, Extenders and Clinical Call.
Optional Documents
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You're Ready to Apply!
- Ensure you completed Step 1.
- Use the Checklist for the CIP application, page 2 of the Main Application Form, to ensure your application is complete.
- How are the CIP applications scored? We use the CIHR scoring grid to rank our applications.
Download and complete the Application Forms
- CIP Application Form
- Reference's Assessment of a Candidate for the CIP (you require 3 references, and they must be submitted using this form) Note that your primary Supervisor must also complete the sections on page 4.
You will also need to submit copies of the relevant Canadian Common CV (CCV)
- For Supervisor's CCV, use CIHR format, either Academic or Project Biosketch
- For Resident Candidate CCV, use CIHR format, Academic. If you don't yet have a CCV, now is a good time to begin preparing one.
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Funding
All CIPs are required to apply for external funding as part of their educational competencies, and the CIP application asks you to consider where you will apply for that funding.
Not sure where to begin?
- Talk to your Supervisor.
- Check HERE for potential sources of funding (grants, studentships)