Provost's Programs for Postdoctoral Scholars | Supervisor Endorsement form

Please use the below form if you are a faculty member wishing to endorse an applicant for the Provost's Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars or the Provost's Program for Interdisciplinary Scholars. Further information about the programs, eligibility criteria or application process can be found on the respective program webpages.

Please note the deadline for submitting an endorsement is 9:00am EST on December 2, 2024.

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What program are you providing supervisory endorsement for?
Is a co-supervisor also supporting this endorsement?

Please note:

  • A co-supervisor in a different faculty and/or department is mandatory for applicants to the Provost's Program for Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars
  • Each applicant requires a supervisor who is a fully appointed faculty member at Waterloo (adjunct faculty and faculty members associated with one of the University Colleges are able to support an application, but require a co-supervisor who is a fully appointed faculty member at Waterloo).
Primary supervisor information
Faculty
Do you have, or have you recently applied for, Sole Supervisory Privilege Status 2 (SSPS2)?

SSPS2 is formerly known as Approved Doctoral Dissertation Supervisor (ADDS) status.
Co-supervisor information
Co-supervisor's Faculty
Does the co-supervisor have, or have they recently applied for, Sole Supervisory Privilege Status 2 (SSPS2)?

SSPS2 is formerly known as Approved Doctoral Dissertation Supervisor (ADDS) status.
Applicant information
How did you first connect with the applicant?
Confirmation of endorsement for the Provost's Program for Interdisciplinary Scholars.
  • I/we confirm that I/we have been in contact with the proposed scholar for endorsement of the Provost's Program for Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars. Based upon initial review of the applicant's CV, I/we confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements for this program and I/we am/are willing to provide the necessary endorsement of their application.
  • I/we confirm that I/we will collaborate with the applicant to create a research proposal as part of their application.
  • I/we understand that funding through this program is for a maximum of two years and cannot be extended. 
  • If selected, I/we will support the scholar through regular meetings to establish and foster career development and research progress, and encourage collaborative and/or mentorship opportunities with other faculty members and scholars.
Confirmation of endorsement for the Provost's Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars.
  • I/we confirm that I/we have been in contact with the proposed scholar for endorsement of the Provost's Program for Black and Indigenous Postdoctoral Scholars. Based upon initial review of the applicant's CV, I/we confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements for this program and I/we am/are willing to provide the necessary endorsement of their application.
  • I/we confirm that I/we will collaborate with the applicant to create a research proposal as part of their application.
  • I/we understand that funding through this program is for a maximum of two years and cannot be extended. 
  • If selected, I/we will support the scholar through regular meetings to establish and foster career development and research progress, and encourage collaborative and/or mentorship opportunities with other faculty members and scholars.