Application Deadline: September 18, 2019 (20:00 EDT)
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
Applicant eligibility
Citizenship and location of host institution
Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to apply, provided they meet the following conditions:
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of
Canada may only hold their Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at a Canadian institution. - Applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of
Canada and who obtained their PhD, PhD-equivalent or health professional degree from a foreign university may only hold their Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at a Canadian institution. - Applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of
Canada and who obtained their PhD, PhD-equivalent or health professional degree from a Canadian university may hold their Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at either a Canadian institution or an institution outside of
Canada.
Value
$70,000 per year (taxable)
Duration
2 years (non-renewable)
Scope
70 fellowships are awarded annuallyFootnote 1;
approximately 140 awards are active at any time.
Fellowships are distributed equally among:
Timelines
| April – September 2019 | Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines). |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2019 (20:00 EDT) |
Deadline for complete application submission |
| October to December 2019 | Evaluation of applications |
| Mid February, 2020 | Anticipated notification of results. Applicants will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet. |
| April to October 2020 | Payments begin |
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program 2019/2020