Research Appointments
For a detailed overview of research appointment categories and their definitions, requirements, expectations, and available WCH supports, please refer to the matrix document here.
Before beginning the electronic process, please ensure that you review the requirement below:
Requirements for New Requests:
- Curriculum vitae (any style)
- Brief summary of your planned research activities (one page max.)
- Letter of Support from your affiliated Clinical Department Head (if relevant)
- Initial Career Development Plan (template available here)
- 3 years of secured salary and benefits
Review Period:
- Review at 1.5 years by the WCH Appointments & Promotions Committee
- 3-year maximum term
Requirements for New Requests:
- Curriculum vitae (any style)
- Brief summary of your planned research activities (one page max.)
- Letter of Support from your affiliated Clinical Department Head (if applicable)
Requirements for New Requests:
- Curriculum vitae (any style)
- Brief summary of your planned research activities (one page max.)
- Letter of Support from your affiliated Clinical Department Head (if applicable)
Requirements for New Requests:
- Curriculum vitae (any style)
- Brief summary of your planned research activities (one page max.)
- Letter of Support from your affiliated Clinical Director and/or Director of Professional Practice (if applicable)
Requirements for Renewal Requests:
- Updated curriculum vitae (any style)
- Brief summary of your current research activities and your future research plans (one page max.)
Review & Renewal Period:
- Length of term will be based on the term of their employment at WCH
- Curriculum vitae (any style)
- Research Plan drafted & signed by applicant in consultation with WCH colleagues summarizing their proposed research activities at WCH in the coming year
- Supporting letters from any additional WCH Scientist(s) who you intend to collaborate with.
Research Appointments Committee
The WCH Appointments & Promotions Committee is responsible for reviewing research appointment requests. The committee meets quarterly, and the following are upcoming meeting dates:
- May 21, 2025
To be considered at a given meeting, applications must be submitted at least three weeks in advance of the meeting date.
For more information, please contact Nicole.Do@wchospital.ca.
Request Process Overview
- Determine your eligibility and requirements for a research appointment. For an overview of research appointment categories and their definitions, requirements, expectations, and available WCH supports, please refer to the matrix document.
- Complete the new electronic application request via link here. *If you need to leave this form, save your progress by selecting “Save and Return Later”.
- Applications will be reviewed by the WCH Appointments & Promotions Committee. Approval letters will be sent out by the Manager, Research Grants, in consultation with the VP, Academics.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Nicole.Do@wchospital.ca.