BANTING POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM 2024/2025 FOR POSTDOCTORAL STUDY IN CANADA ($70,000 PER YEAR IN FUNDING)
Applications are now open for the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program. 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
Scope
70 fellowships are awarded annuallyFootnote1;
approximately 140 awards are active at any time.
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 Requirements
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Foreign citizens
Areas of research
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and/or humanities
Value
$70,000 per year (taxable)
Duration
2 years (non-renewable)
Features
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is unique in its emphasis on the synergy between:
- the applicant – their individual merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career; and
- the host institution – their commitment to the research program and alignment with the institution’s strategic priorities.
An applicant to the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program must complete their application in full collaboration with the proposed host institution.
Timelines
| April to September 2024 | Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines). |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 (20:00 EDT) | Deadline for complete application submission |
| October to December 2024 | Evaluation of applications |
| Mid-February 2025 | Anticipated notification of results. Applicants will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet. |
| April to October 2025 | Payments begin |
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program
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