Expires on: 09/17/2024
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)
Value
$70,000 per year (taxable)
Duration
2 years (non-renewable)