Application Procedure
Two streams of awards are available to support students at different stages of their program. Some limitations are in place to help support as many students as possible through the training program. The same application can be used to apply for either or both streams.
Please complete the SMART application package and submit along with supporting documents through the online portal. Questions to be directed to [email protected]
Eligibility Guidelines:
- No more than 2 applications from the same supervisor.
- Students must be successfully enrolled in their home institution’s, undergraduate, Master’s, PhD or PDF program.
- Students must have plans for thesis related or project/publication focused on a ‘healthy cities topic and relevance to implementation.
- Students must have a committed advisor to serve as supervisor for the methods course, and supervise a healthy cities-focused research paper.
- Students may apply for one or both award categories.
- Graduate and postdoctoral students must commit to completing the following:
- Methods Café course (mandatory, offered in Fall semester)
- Attend annual Healthy Cities conference (travel supports available to defray costs)
- Commitment to experiential learning placement
Optional Offerings:
- Team Implementation Lab course
- Agent Based Modelling course
- Summer School
- Webinars
The SMART Training Platform is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Key Dates
Application due date: June 15th, 2024
Funding decision date: August 1st, 2024