Prospective Learners

The University of Toronto Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) provides residents with the opportunity to integrate advanced research training with specialty or subspecialty residency education. Through dedicated research time, mentorship, and graduate or postdoctoral training, CIP prepares future physician-investigators for successful careers in academic medicine and health research.

Before You Apply

Applicants should:

Be enrolled in, or planning to enter, a Royal College-accredited specialty or subspecialty residency training program.
Have a clear interest in pursuing a career that combines research and clinical practice.
Identify a potential research supervisor and research training pathway.
Explore graduate degree or postdoctoral research opportunities that align with their research interests.

How Do I Apply?

Explore Research Opportunities

Identify a Research Supervisor

Apply to a Graduate Program or Postdoctoral Pathway

Complete the CIP Application Package

Submit Your Application

Required Application Documents

New CIP Applicants - Required Documentation

CIP Application Form (PDF)
Program Director Support Form (PDF)
Research Supervisor Attestation Form (PDF)
Research Supervisor CV
Applicant Letter of Intent (one page)
Current CIHR CV
Research Proposal (one page)
Most Significant Research Contributions (one page)
Graduate Program Acceptance Letter (when available)
Special Circumstances Statement (optional)

Additional Application Requirements for Postdoctoral Applicants

In addition to the documents listed above:

Summary of previous research experience
Project start and end dates
Publications (first page only)
Reference letter from previous research supervisor and/or PhD supervisor
Letter outlining supervisory and progress monitoring plan
List of two faculty members who will participate on the research advisory committee

Current CIP Learners (for MOH-CIP funding competition)

Current CV (CIHR format preferred)
A one-page statement of current project, progress, and future plans
Program Director Support Form (PDF)
Research Supervisor Attestation of Research Support Form (PDF)

Annual Application Deadlines:

January 15 for Ministry of Health-CIP Funding Competition and new CIP trainee Applications for July 1 enrollment
May 1 for new CIP trainee Applications for July 1 enrollment
November 1 for new CIP trainee Applications for January 1 enrollment

If the deadline falls on a weekend, your application would be due the following Monday.

Application Packages are to be emailed to the CIP office at uoft.cip@utoronto.ca

PLEASE NOTE: Your acceptance into CIP and/or for MOH-CIP Funding is conditional upon acceptance into your graduate unit.