Government of Canada 2023 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, Canada

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

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)

• Table of Content
• About Government of Canada
• Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Requirements for Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Government of Canada

The federal government of Canada is the body responsible for the federal administration of Canada. In Canadian English, the term can mean either the collective set of institutions or specifically the Queen-in-Council.

Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Value

$70,000 per year (taxable)

Duration

2 years (non-renewable)

Requirements for Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Qualification

Citizenship

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Foreign citizens

Areas of research

• Health research
• Natural sciences and/or engineering
• Social sciences and/or humanities

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

For more details visit: Government of Canada website.