Join Canada’s Top Researchers: Apply for the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships applications are open, submit your applications!. The program stands as a beacon for exceptional postdoctoral researchers (, both nationally and internationally, who demonstrate the potential to significantly contribute to Canada’s (and the rest of the world) economic, social, and research-driven advancement.

Objective:

The overarching goal of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is to:

• Attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, fostering a diverse pool of researchers.
• Cultivate leadership potential among recipients, preparing them to become the research leaders of tomorrow.

Scope:

Each year, the program awards 70 fellowships, with approximately 140 active awards at any given time. These fellowships are equally distributed among three major Canadian research councils: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Value: Successful applicants receive funding of $70,000 per year, which is taxable.

Duration: The fellowship is awarded for a non-renewable period of two years.

Timelines: The application process unfolds as follows:

• April to September 2024: Applicants seek endorsement from their host institution, prepare, and submit their 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 via email when the results are available on ResearchNet.
• April to October 2025: Payments to successful applicants commence.

Features:

What sets the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program apart is its focus on the synergy between the applicant and the host institution. Emphasis is placed on:

• The individual merit and potential of the applicant to launch a successful research-intensive career.
• The commitment of the host institution to the proposed research program and its alignment with the institution’s strategic priorities.

Applicants to the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program are required to collaborate closely with their proposed host institution to complete their application.

Through this unique program, the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to foster a thriving research environment, nurturing the next generation of research leaders who will drive innovation and progress in Canada and beyond.

Applicant Eligibility:

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and foreign citizens are eligible to apply under the following conditions:
  • Non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents must conduct their Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at a Canadian institution.
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents who earned their PhD, PhD-equivalent, or health professional degree from a foreign university must conduct their fellowship at a Canadian institution.
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents who earned their PhD, PhD-equivalent, or health professional degree from a Canadian university may hold their fellowship at a Canadian institution or an institution outside of Canada.

Eligibility Window for Degree Completion:

• Applicants for the 2024-25 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships must meet all degree requirements for a PhD, PhD-equivalent, or health professional degree between September 15, 2021, and September 30, 2025.
• Proof of degree completion must be submitted no later than October 15, 2025, for applicants who have not fulfilled all requirements at the time of application.
• For applicants with multiple degrees, the eligibility window applies to the most recent degree.

Host Institution Eligibility:

• Eligible institutions to host Banting postdoctoral researchers include Canadian and foreign universities, affiliated research hospitals, colleges, and not-for-profit organizations with robust research mandates and capacities.
• Canadian governments (federal, provincial, municipal) and for-profit organizations are not eligible to serve as host institutions.

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For inquiries regarding institutional eligibility, please contact the Vanier-Banting Secretariat