Application Deadline: September 21st, 2022
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 annually;
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)
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.
Value
$70,000 per year (taxable)
Duration
2 years (non-renewable)
Timelines
April to September 2022 | Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines). |
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September 21, 2022 (20:00 EDT) | Deadline for complete application submission |
October to December 2022 | Evaluation of applications |
Mid-February 2023 | Anticipated notification of results. Applicants will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet. |
April to October 2023 | Payments begin |
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program 2022/2023