What is the eligibility requirement for a fellow under the AVIN Talent Development program?

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Last updated: 19-Nov-2025

To be eligible for the AVIN Talent Development program, fellows must meet the below criteria:

• Fellows must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) within the last five years from an accredited Ontario University. For institution-based fellowships, the fellow must have post-doctoral fellow status at the academic institution for the duration of the fellowship.
• For company-based fellowships, the fellow must be eligible to work in Ontario and have employee status at the company for the duration of the fellowship.
• The fellows may not apply with a company where there is any conflict of interest, including, but not limited to, a company where the fellow or relatives have any control as a major creditor or shareholder or governing board.
• Fellows may not apply if at the time of application submission they are a current or past employee of the company (including consultants, contract position, part-time, etc.).

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