Fellowship overview
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.
Value
$70,000 per year (taxable)
Duration
2 years (non-renewable)
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
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.
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https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/app-dem_overview-apercu.html