Post-graduate Research Fellowships in Gerontology Nursing

Application Procedure

1. Review the enclosed description of the Research Fellowship in Gerontology Nursing (PDF 94 kb). If you have any questions regarding the application procedure or your candidacy for the Fellowship, please contact Dr. N. Edwards at 562-5800 ext. 8395 or by email nedwards@uottawa.ca.
2. Write a 5-page (maximum) narrative statement describing the congruence between your future goals in nursing and the objectives of the Research Fellowship in Gerontology Nursing. Please include your:
   • career goals
   • reasons for applying for the Fellowship;
   • plans and expectations from the Fellowship;
   • preferred focus areas for research during the Fellowship;
   • experience and knowledge you will bring to the Fellowship.
3. Submit a curriculum vitae specifying all of the following: previous education, employment history, professional affiliations and memberships, paper presentations, research grants held or applied for, publications and participation in seminars, workshops and conferences.
4. Include one letter of reference and names and contact information for two other referees.
5. Submit a photocopy of your current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario or other province.
6. Arrange to have the official transcripts of your undergraduate and graduate degrees sent directly to Dr. Nancy Edwards.

Mail your completed application to:

Dr. N. Edwards
School of Nursing
University of Ottawa
Room 1118, 451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5

Submitting an application

Your application, including a cover letter, your narrative statement, and your curriculum vitae should be submitted at the same time in a single envelope.