Deadline: 21 September 2022
Open to: international and domestic candidates
Benefits: $70,000 per year (taxable) / 2 years program
Description
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country’s economic, social, and research-based growth.
The objective of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is to:
- attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally
- develop their leadership potential
- position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow
Fellowships are distributed equally among:
- the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Eligibility
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Foreign citizens
Areas of research:
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and/or humanities
Confirm that you and your proposed host institution meet the criteria below before you apply for a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Applications that do not meet all of the eligibility criteria will be deemed ineligible.
This fellowship is not intended for students (including Health Professionals) to complete a degree.
For a list of eligible health professions, please see CIHR’s webpage.
More details for the eligibility available here.
Benefits
70 fellowships are awarded annually approximately 140 awards are active at any time.
Value & duration
- $70,000 per year (taxable)
- 2 years (non-renewable)
How to apply?
For more information please visit the official website.
