Grand Challenges Canada Summer Fellowship Program 2024

Are you a current student or recent graduate with a passion for global health, innovation, and international development? If so, Grand Challenges Canada invites you to embark on a transformative journey through its Summer Fellowship Program. This unique opportunity offers hands-on experience in a diverse and interdisciplinary environment, allowing individuals from various disciplines to contribute to meaningful projects in the following areas:

FIELDS ELIGIBLE

1. Communications: Dive into the world of effective communication strategies in the realm of global health and innovation.
2. Global Health Innovation Portfolio: Contribute to groundbreaking initiatives and projects that address significant global health challenges.
3. Humanitarian: Get involved in humanitarian efforts, working towards creating a positive impact on vulnerable populations.
4. Knowledge Management & Translation: Play a vital role in managing and translating knowledge to bridge gaps and foster understanding in global health issues.
5. Operations: Gain hands-on experience in the operational aspects of implementing impactful programs and projects.
6. Social Finance: Explore the intersection of finance and social impact, contributing to innovative solutions for global health challenges.

• Table of Content
• About Grand Challenges Canada
• Summer Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Summer Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Summer Fellowship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Grand Challenges Canada

Grand Challenges Canada is dedicated to supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact®. Funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, Grand Challenges Canada funds innovators in low- and middle-income countries and Canada. The bold ideas Grand Challenges Canada supports integrate science and technology, social and business innovation – known as Integrated Innovation®. One of the largest impact-first investors in Canada, Grand Challenges Canada has supported a pipeline of over 1,400 innovations in 96 countries. Grand Challenges Canada estimates that th... continue reading

Summer Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Summer Fellowship Program

The rate of pay for all summer fellow positions will be in line with the living wage in Toronto which is currently $25.05 per hour. The compensation is also aligned with the University Health Network regulations. Costs and arrangements for travel, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the fellow and will not be arranged or covered by Grand Challenges Canada

International students are eligible to apply if they meet the standard eligibility criteria (above) and are authorized to work in Canada. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the employee and will not be arranged or covered by Grand Challenges Canada

Requirements for Summer Fellowship Program Qualification

To be eligible for the Summer Fellowship Program, at the time of applying, individuals must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or have graduated within the last year (12 months) from a post-secondary institution and live within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for the 2024 Summer Fellowship Program, interested candidates can access the necessary documents and information through the following links:

• Job Descriptions (pdf, 192.16 KB)
• Short Answer Questions (pdf, 97.93 KB)
• Important Program Information (pdf, 94.78 KB)
• Link to apply (pdf, 94.78 KB)

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real-world impact in global health and innovation. Apply now and be a part of a fellowship program that goes beyond traditional boundaries, fostering collaboration and creativity in addressing grand challenges around the world. Your journey towards creating positive change starts here.

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