Canada: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

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 annually; 
  a total of up to 
• 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)

Timelines

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.