Applications are invited for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 in Canada. The last date of application is 20 September.
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.
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:
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is unique in its emphasis on the synergy between:
An applicant to the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program must complete their application in full collaboration with the proposed host institution.
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:
Eligibility window for degree completion
Applicants to the 2023-24 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program must fulfill or have fulfilled all degree requirements for a PhD, PhD-equivalent or health professional degree:
Applicants who have not fulfilled all requirements for their degree at the time of application must submit proof no later than October 15, 2024.
For applicants who have completed more than one PhD, PhD-equivalent or health professional degree, the eligibility window applies to the most recent of these degrees.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via this page.
Fellowships are distributed equally among:
$70,000 per year (taxable).
2 Years
| April to September 2023 | 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 |
| October to December 2023 | 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 |
