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 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the administering agency of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) program and is responsible for the payment of awards in accordance with the policies and regulations outlined in the Tri-Agency Research Training Award Holder’s Guide.
Title: Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program
Location: Canada
Fellowship overview:
- 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
Eligibility
- This fellowship is not intended for students (including Health Professionals) to complete a degree.
- Confirm that you and your proposed host institution meet the criteria below before you apply for a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- Applications that do not meet all of the eligibility criteria will be deemed ineligible.
- For a list of eligible health professions, please see CIHR’s webpage.
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.
Scope
- 70 fellowships are awarded annuallyFootnote1;
- approximately 140 awards are active at any time.
Fellowships are distributed equally among:
Value
- $70,000 per year (taxable)
Duration
Timelines
Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines).
- September 20, 2023
(20:00 EDT)
Deadline for complete application submission
Evaluation of applications
- Mid-February 2024
- Anticipated notification of results. Applicants will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.
- April to October 2024
- Payments begin
Features
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.
Application submission deadline: 20 September 2023 (20:00 EDT)
How to Apply: Interested candidates should Click Here to apply online.
View the Application Guide Here
For more information, visit the University Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships website.
