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As SPHERU is not a degree-granting body, all graduate level (i.e., Masters, Doctoral) Strategic Training Fellows (STFs) must meet the requirements of the graduate program at their home university (i.e., University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan).

The CPHR Training Program offers an enriched curriculum. Its core course entitled, “Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Population Health Research and Practice,” provides the foundational knowledge for the Program. This course is offered at both host universities via the Saskatchewan Universities Graduate Agreement (SUGA).

Strategic Training Fellows will also attend learning retreats (2-4 days/academic year) and day-long seminars (2-4/academic year) featuring national and international visiting scholars.

Thesis/ dissertation research must fit within one of SPHERU’s research programs. This is one important criterion for STF selection. SPHERU’s current research programs include:

Strategic Training Fellows are required to present their thesis/dissertation research to CPHR participants two times during the Training Program, once near the proposal stage and again near the defence stage. These presentations consist of a 20-30 minute presentation by the STF followed by a 30-40 minute discussion by those in attendance.

Masters level STFs are strongly encouraged to publish their findings and Doctoral level STFs are required to prepare and submit a manuscript for publication in a peer reviewed journal prior to beginning the fourth year of their graduate program.

Work-Sabbatical STFs are expected to participate in all learning activities of the CPHR Training Program with the exception of the thesis requirement. Work-Sabbatical STFs will be matched with one of the CPHR Mentors as well as one of SPHERU’s research programs. At the end of the two-year training cycle, Work-Sabbatical STFs will produce a policy relevant report. All Work-Sabbatical STFs will be formally acknowledged for their participation in the Training Program.  Entry into the Training Program will be through a formal application and selection process.

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