Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024

The Government of Canada is inviting suitably qualified domestic and international students who are graduates to submit applications for its Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 worth $70,000 annually for two years for the 2024 application cycle.

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral domestic or international applicants who possess the potential to positively contribute to the economic, social, and research-based growth advancement of the country.

The Fellowship seeks to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, develop their potential as well as position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow. Successful fellows will have the opportunity to sharpen his/her research skills and also have access to modern facilities and equipment required for robust research work.

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is unique in its emphasis on the synergy between:

The applicant – their merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career
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.

Fellowship Summary:

Fellowship Sponsor(s): Canadian Government

Host Institution(s): Canadian Institution

Fellowship Worth: $70,000 annually for two years

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Graduate (Postdoctoral)

Nationality: Domestic & International Students

Eligibility for the Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024:

Applicants can be citizens of Canada or any other country across the world who is passionate about training as a postdoctoral fellow in Canada.
Applicants must have obtained relevant bachelor’s and master’s degrees from a recognized university across the world.
Applicants must have prior knowledge about research with a proven track record attested to by a scholarly publication.
Applicants should be proficient in the use of the English language and must also demonstrate strong leadership ability.
Applicants must be willing to abide by the regulations governing the conduct of fellows at the host universities.

Method of Application for the Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024:

Interested applicants for the Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 are to begin by seeking endorsement from the host institution and prepare and submit applications as different host institutions may have internal deadlines.

Applicants are to ensure that they attach relevant supporting documents to their application and submit same before the application deadline.
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).

Application Deadline: September 17, 2024.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024