Rate each of the three (3) criteria below from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 10

1. Research excellence and leadership in the research domain [1 to 10]
   • Track record of applicant (research history, excellence and productivity, impact of their research)
   
   
2. Quality of proposed research program [1 to 10]
   • Promise and quality of the proposed research program (feasibility, timelines, novelty)
   • Proposed institutional environment
   • Career aspirations of the applicant
   • Potential for significant impact
   • Rationale for why the applicant is working with the proposed supervisor and at the proposed institution)
   
   
3. Institutional commitment and demonstrated synergy between the applicant and the institutional strategic priorities [1 to 10]
   • Institutional commitment (funding, equipment, personnel)
   • Professional development opportunities for the applicant (above and beyond what would be provided for regular PDFs)
   • Institutional research capacity in the applicant’s proposed research – ability to provide an excellent environment
   • Alignment and synergy between the applicant’s research ambitions and the institution’s strategic priorities
   • How will the institution strategically benefit from engaging with this applicant?

Each of the three criteria are weighted equally. Total score is out of 30.