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
Value
$70,000 per year (taxable)
Duration
2 years (non-renewable)
imelines
April to September 2021Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines).September 22, 2021
(20:00 EDT)Deadline for complete application submissionOctober to December 2021Evaluation of applicationsMid-February 2022Anticipated notification of results. Applicants will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.April to October 2022Payments 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.
