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
Fellowship Eligibility
Citizenship
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Foreign citizens
Areas of research
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and/or humanities
Fellowship scope
70 fellowships are awarded annually;
a total of up to 140 awards are active at any time.
a total of up to 140 awards are active at any time.
Fellowships are distributed equally among:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Fellowship Value
$70,000 per year (taxable)
Fellowship Duration
2 years (non‑renewable)
Application deadline for the 2014-2015 competition is 24th September 2014
For further details and application please visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships page.
