The CREATE Trainee Exchange Fund is available to any CREATE-funded Trainee to allow participation in national or international training including conferences, workshops or other events to increase the trainee’s technical or professional knowledge. The fund increases the diversity of opportunities that trainees can access by allowing individual selection of events from across the globe that align with each trainee’s academic and professional goals. All trainees are encouraged to apply during their studies.
The total funding amount available to all CREATE Trainees is set annually based on NSERCs fiscal year as outlined below. If multiple applications are submitted, the funding may be divided among applicants to partially support each initiative at the discretion of the program organizers.
– April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015: $10,000
– April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016: $12,500
– April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017: $12,500
– April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018: $12,500
Application Deadline: May 1 and November 1
Applications are accepted twice annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. If an application deadline has passed, applications may be accepted on an on-going basis, but there are no guarantees that funding will be available. If a deadline has passed and you are interested in accessing the Trainee Exchange funds, please contact the program coordinator at sustainable.aviation@utias.utoronto.ca before completing the application to ensure funds are available.
For 2015 only, the first deadline is January 31, 2015. Followed by May 1 and November 1, 2015.
Submission Procedures: Submit completed applications to the sustainable aviation program coordinator sustainable.aviation@utias.utoronto.ca
What happens after the application is submitted: The application is reviewed by the Scientific Committee that guides the day-to-day management of this CREATE Program. The Scientific Committee includes the Principal Investigator, Professor David Zingg, and two co-investigators.
Application Form
Click on one of the links below to download the application form:
Microsoft Compatibility Version:
Application Form – NSERC CREATE Trainee Exchanges (UTIAS)
PDF Version:
Application Form – NSERC CREATE Trainee Exchanges (UTIAS)
Expenses—Trainees
Eligible
According to the CREATE program guidelines, accommodation expenses of trainees for national and international exchanges must be paid from the 20-percent portion of the CREATE grant. More specifically:
– If the program involves institutions located in different cities, funds for the travel of trainees between locations;
– Travel and accommodation expenses of trainees for exchanges nationally among universities located in different cities, between universities and other sectors, or internationally;
– Air travel must be claimed at the lowest rate available and may not exceed full economy fare;
– Cost of land travel, not to exceed the equivalent of economy airfare;
– Travel cancellation insurance;
– Travel health insurance for trainees who do not receive any such benefits from their university or other sources;
– Safety-related expenses (for trainees) for fieldwork, such as protective gear, immunizations, etc;
– Entry visa fee (for trainees) when required for the purpose of research.
Ineligible
– Cost of clothing (i.e., T-shirts to promote the program);
– Reimbursement of health insurance coverage for international students;
– Field work expenses. However, travel expenses to get to field work would be eligible;
– Costs of awards/small prizes and monetary awards.
Privacy Notice
This is to inform you that NSERC requires CREATE grantees (i.e., the CREATE Leader) to collect certain personal information from trainees, team members (co-applicants and collaborators) and other individuals participating in the CREATE program. The purpose of gathering this information is to generate statistics that enables NSERC to report on the CREATE program’s overall performance. Only information that is needed will be requested. The personal information that is collected, used and disclosed is in accordance with the federal Privacy Act will be shared with the CREATE program committee. The personal information may also be shared with contractors hired to conduct data analysis, surveys or interviews on NSERC’s behalf.
The Privacy Act gives individuals the right to access their personal information and request changes to incorrect information. For more information or to access your personal information or notify us about incorrect information, contact NSERC at CREATE@nserc-crsng.gc.ca .