Resources

Useful information for future, current, and former postdocs

Resources for Indigenous post-doctoral fellows
On December 04, 2019 By VC Website

According to the SSHRC Indigenous Talent Fund consultation, Indigenous post-docs and graduate students face various barriers and challenges in pursuing academic and research endeavours. For example, Balancing studies while raising a family – many graduate students are parents. Graduate SSHRC scholarships are below the poverty line. Travel is very expensive. Negotiating the challenge of validating …

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CRA WEBINAR – EMPLOYEE STATUS AND EI/CPP RULINGS FOR POSTDOCS
On June 19, 2019 By Chair

Summary: Many postdocs in Canada remain classified as ‘trainees’ rather than ’employees’ despite the spread of postdoctoral unions across the country and a number of provincial labour board rulings to the contrary. As a result, those individuals are denied access to Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan – two social security programs that many postdocs …

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Nature Launches Online Hub for Canadian Science Careers!
On March 07, 2019 By Chair

The CAPS/ACSP Executive is excited to announce the launch of a new website focused on career development for researchers in Canada: The site can be found here: https://naturecareerscanada.com/ We hope you will take a moment to bookmark it today and share this message with any friends or peers who may be interested! More information from …

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CAPS/ACSP National Health / Dental Insurance Plan – UPDATED!
On November 20, 2018 By Chair

CAPS/ACSP now offers health/dental insurance plans for our Contributing Members through Manulife’s Association Plans with Specialized Benefits Inc. acting as our insurance advisor/broker. Contributing Members have access to over 20 different Health/Dental Insurance Plans through Manulife, starting at $55/month and offering coverage related to: prescription drugs; eye exams; dental visits; massage; chiropractic; emergency transport (ambulance); …

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CAPS/ACSP Launches Contributing Member & Affiliate Plan
On August 30, 2018 By Chair

CAPS/ACSP is proud to announce the launch of our CONTRIBUTING MEMBER & AFFILIATE PLAN! CAPS/ACSP regular membership and organizational affiliation remains free of charge and provides access to rights (e.g., election/voting rights; eligibility determined by membership type) and CAPS/ACSP mailing lists. The new Contributing Member/Affiliate status is optional and simply gives current and former postdoc …

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Health & Wellness
On January 27, 2018 By Chair

The CAPS/ACSP Executive is working to improve the Health & Wellness Resources we provide for postdocs and to build an inclusive, supportive, and connected national community to help ensure the wellbeing of our members. The need for improved mental/emotional support was clear in the results of the CAPS/ACSP 2016 National Postdoc Survey, as many postdocs …

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Career Development Resources
On January 07, 2018 By Chair

    Introducing a new website designed to deliver a regional resource for Canadian scientists to manage and develop their careers with tailored advice, content and opportunities, offering them vital support throughout their working life. https://naturecareerscanada.com/ The website is designed to act as a hub for researcher career development in Canada by providing cross-disciplinary: News and …

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Organizations of interest
On April 26, 2016 By Chair

National: The International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA) – an international organization that provides a global voice for research staff and postdoctoral scholars with respect to international research policy. Future of Research (FOR) – A US-based organization focused on creating a public discourse about the major issues affecting the future of biomedical research, including …

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Educational Resources
On April 07, 2016 By Chair

HHMI Educational Resources   National Academies Press (US) – access to >6,000 publications (free to download as pdf’s) on a wide range of topics in science, engineering and medicine, including health policy.   To suggest links for inclusion in this list please email: communications@caps-acsp.ca