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Program Name
AVIN - TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP)
Program Status and Submission Deadline
✓ Open for Applications (accepted at any time)Closed for Applications
What it Supports
Support for Ontario PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows, to work on industry-driven R&D projects
Project Sector
Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies
Basic Eligibility Criteria
(A full list of eligibility requirements is available.)
Fellow:
Applicant/Industry Partner:
Project:
OCE Funding
$35,000 per 12-month unit, to the applicant (institution or company). Maximum of $70,000 (two units) per application.
Project Duration
12 months per unit, up to 24 months total per project. Please see Eligibility tab for details on maximum units per fellowship type.
Matching Requirement
$25,000 cash plus $25,000 in-kind from the company per 12-month unit
How to Apply
See details on the How to Apply tab.
Contact
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The TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) stream of the AVIN program provides support for PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows, to work on industry-driven research and development projects related to Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies. Companies can tap into world-class talent coming out of Ontario's publicly-funded post-secondary institutions and strengthen their capacity to develop new products, services and processes, while fellows receive hands-on industry experience and mentorship opportunities in areas such as software and hardware development, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Benefits to Companies
Benefits to Fellows and Post-Secondary Institutions
OCE Contribution
$35,000 per 12-month unit for eligible project costs, up to maximum of $70,000 (two units)
Industry Partner Contribution
$50,000 ($25,000 cash plus $25,000 in-kind) minimum per 12-month unit
Of the total $85,000 per unit, the fellow must receive a minimum cash compensation of $52,500 (institution-based fellowship) or $60,000 (company-based fellowship). The remainder may be used for direct project costs.
Funding Recipient
Applicant: institution (for institution-based fellowships) or company (for company-based fellowships)
Institutional Overhead
Not eligible
Program Status: ✓ Open for applications (accepted at any time)Closed for applications
If you are ready to start applying for the AVIN - TalentEdge Fellowship Program stream, please click on the button below to complete the Eligibility Questionnaire*.
Start the Application Process (Complete the Eligibility Questionnaire)
*The applicant (principal investigator at institution, or company) should complete the Eligibility Questionnaire when ready to apply for funding. Companies that do not have a research partner or fellow, or wish to find out more about AVIN or other OCE programs, should submit a generic Client Intake Form.
Please note: completion of this Eligibility Questionnaire does not constitute an application for funding.
For assistance, please see the following resources:
The AVIN - TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) stream is a discretionary, non-entitlement program with limited funding. All eligible applications undergo a review process where the applications are assessed against program objectives and other criteria. Not all eligible applications will be approved for funding.
Applications will be evaluated against assessment criteria including:
OCE award amount
$35,000
Applicant/Industry Partner contribution
$25,000 plus $25,000 in-kind
Funds released upon project activation
$51,250 (institution-based) or $26,250 (company-based)
Holdback
$8,750
The following project reports will be required. Please note that completion of all required reports is a contractual obligation to receive funding from OCE.
For further questions regarding program guidelines, eligibility, and submitting the online application, please contact your OCE Business Development Manager or:
Graham Takata Program Portfolio Manager, Automotive and Mobility Innovation Email: ac.noitavonni-co@atakaTG
Program Status: ✓ Open for Applications (accepted on a rolling basis)
Start the application process*
*The applicant (principal investigator at institution or company) should complete the Eligibility Questionnaire when ready to apply for funding. Companies that do not have a research partner or fellow, or wish to find out more about AVIN or other programs, should submit a generic Client Intake Form. Please note: completion of this form does not constitute an application for funding. Please see details on the How to Apply tab.