Graduate Opportunity
3 Fully Funded Enrollments Available for Recent PhD Scientists
Posted July 26, 2009
Edwards MBA Awarded CIHR Grant: 3 Fully Funded Enrollments Available for Recent PhD Scientists
We are pleased to announce that the Edwards MBA has been awarded a CIHR (Canadian Institute of Health
Research) grant under the “Science to Business” program for the 2009/10 academic year. With this, we are able
to offer three fully funded positions in the MBA program within the bioTechnology Management/Health
specialization.
The funded positions will include full tuition plus a stipend of $20,000 per student.
To be eligible for one of the three positions, candidates must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- have obtained a PhD within the past seven years in a health-related discipline;
- show evidence of entrepreneurship and success in their scientific career;
- enroll in the bioTechnology Management elective courses in the Edwards MBA program;
- submit an additional page with their MBA application demonstrating how the MBA will advance the
- long-term goal of the CIHR the “Science to Business” program; and
- meet all MBA requirements.
CIHR's Science to Business (S2B) program is a partnership with Canadian business schools to encourage individuals with PhDs in a health related discipline to pursue a health and biotechnology stream MBA. It is anticipated that graduates of S2B supported MBAs will pursue careers in research, management, regulatory affairs, public policy, patent law, and other specialties required to improve capacity and performance of commercialization and innovation.
The long-term goal of this program is to develop a cadre of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists knowledgeable in health research and business management and foster an entrepreneurial culture within the research community.
Because of the tight deadlines under this program, applications are being expedited for admission in the Edwards MBA which begins August 19, 2009. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please visit the website for more information or to apply.
306.966.8678 | www.edwardsmba.ca
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