Fully Funded Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships by Government of Canada

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships are prestigious awards offered by the Government of Canada to postdoctoral researchers. Here is comprehensive details about these fellowships:

1. Overview:
   • The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program aims to recruit, fund, and retain the best postdoctoral fellows both nationally and internationally.
   • The program is jointly administered by the following organizations:
     • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
     • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
     • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
   • The objective is to enable postdoctoral researchers to develop their leadership potential and position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow¹.
2. Value and Duration:
   • Each fellowship provides:
     • $70,000 per year (taxable)
     • Duration of 2 years (non-renewable)
3. Eligibility:
   • Citizenship:
     • Canadian citizens
     • Permanent residents of Canada
     • Foreign citizens
   • Areas of Research:
     • Health Research
     • Natural sciences and/or engineering
     • Social sciences and/or humanities
4. Application Process:
   • Detailed information about the application process, eligibility requirements, and step-by-step guide can be found on the official Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships website.
5. Important Dates:

   • Application submission deadline for the 2024 cycle: September 17, 2024, at 20:00 EDT.

If you’re interested, I recommend visiting the official Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships website for more detailed information and to apply

Official website for Application Guide