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Emily Stowe Scholars Program: Expression of Interest for Faculty/Scholars and Projects

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Background

The Emily Stowe Scholar Program (ESSP) supports the advancement of health scholars through their careers with special emphasis on creating opportunities for diverse persons and those in marginalized communities (Black, Indigenous, or racialized women, trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and persons with a disability) who have been systemically and historically excluded in healthcare and health science career trajectories. A catalyst for equitable system-wide change, ESSP engages students and scholars and develops new career pathways that embrace their unique experiences, knowledge systems, and skillsets.

ESSP provides research funding, programming, coaching and mentoring support for present and future researchers/learners with qualifying projects. Candidates for ESSP programs are selected through an equitable, transparent, and competitive selection process that emphasizes anti-bias, identification of greatest need and selection of candidates who stand to benefit the most from program offerings. To address the various requirements of early learners, post-secondary students, mid-career, and late-career professionals across the health spectrum, ESSP simultaneously offers multiple levels and types of scholarship that support diversity.

For a brief overview of Dr. Emily Stowe's achievements and influence on this award, please refer to the website.

Current Opportunity

We are currently launching a call for expressions of interest (EOI) for the Faculty/Scholars and Projects. The intent of this call is to provide salary support (offset salary, match a salary award or for protected time) or project-specific support. Scholars are expected to provide mentorship activities directed at supporting other ESSP Scholars. EOIs must be submitted through REDCap by September 13^th, 2024 at 4 pm.

Faculty/Scholars

Funding amount and duration may vary by tier

Tier 1 Scholars

Engaged postdoctoral or graduate school learner/student specializing as a nurse practitioner, health professional, etc.
3/4-year term, with no renewal option
Maximum of $20,000/year

Tier 2 Scholars

Appointed scientists with less than 5 years of work experience in a research role
3-year term, with option for review and possible renewal for additional 2-3 years
Maximum of $30,000/year

Tier 3 Scholars

Appointed scientists with 5-10 years of work experience in a research role
5-year term, with option for review and possible renewal for 5 additional years
Maximum of $40,000/year

Tier 4 Scholars

Appointed senior scientists with at least 10 years of research experience
5-year term, with option for review and possible renewal for 5 additional years
Maximum of $50,000/year

Project/Education/Clinical Innovation/Quality Improvement

Funding amount and duration may vary

Any WCH affiliated clinician researcher, scientist, nurse practitioner, nurse, health professional, staff or physician who self-identifies as a diverse person embarking on project that involves quality improvement, education scholarship and clinical innovation
Project must have appropriately defined timelines and clearly defined objectives and deliverables
Application should specify who is being funded and how any backfill will be addressed (lead support/operations support/tuition support)
Applicant must provide justification that project aligns with the WCH Strategic Plan
2-3 year term, no renewal
Maximum amount of $75,000/year

Eligibility

Applicants must be an affiliated researcher, scientist or qualifying staff clinician at WCH
Individuals who are either a WCH employee, or who receive their compensation via a WCH practice plan and their primary research appointment at WCH;
Self-identify as a diverse person and those in marginalized communities as per the ESS Vision and Mission

Adjudication Criteria

Applications will be assessed and scored in 5 areas:

Mentorship/Clinical Instructor experience
Research/project plan and outline
Alignment with vision, mission, and values of ESSP and strategic priorities of WCH
Feasibility of requested budget
Feasibility of requested duration of funding

General Submission Requirements

When submitting your expression of interest, the following elements should be included:

Applicant Information
Expression of Interest
Overall funding requested (estimates allowed)
CV (Academic CV recommended)

Timeline

June 2024 - Call for EOIs

September 2024 - EOIs deadline and review

December 2024 - Full proposal deadline and review

February 2025 - Decisions released

April 2025 - Start of funding and projects

Full Name

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WCH Email

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Phone Number

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Research Area/Department

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Current Title and Role

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Clinicians must provide a letter to accompany your primary role at WCH. If applicable, please upload a letter from your department head demonstrating active status and as a part of the practice plan.

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Type of application

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Faculty/Scholars

Project/Education Scholarship/Clinical Innovation/Quality Improvement

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Is this an application for renewal?

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Yes

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Number of years of research experience since appointment as a Scientist at WCH

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Less than 5 years

5 - 10 years

10 years

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Number of years of experience since appointment as a Clinician Researcher

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Less than 5 years

5 - 10 years

10 years

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Do you self-identify as a diverse person as per the ESS Vision and Mission (Black, Indigenous, racialized, trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and persons with a disability who have been systemically and historically excluded in healthcare and health science career trajectories)?

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Yes

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Expression of Interest: In a maximum of 500 words, explain why you are interested in this funding opportunity. Discuss how this funding will support you and how your work aligns with the strategic goals of the Emily Stowe Scholars Program and Women's College Hospital. Please also describe how it aligns with your personal and professional experience and goals.

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Funding Requested: Emily Stowe Scholar Program funding is awarded to offset salary, match a salary award or for protected time. Please indicate the annual amount you are requesting. If the funding will be used for more than one type of support, please indicate. At this point of the application process, estimates are allowed.

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Years requested

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Total amount requested

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Please attach your CV/resume. An academic CV is recommended.

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I attest that I have informed my manager/director/department lead of my application. If I am selected to submit a full application, I will obtain formal manager/director approval to include in my submission package. Please provide the name and email of your manager/director/department lead below.

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