Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program 2020/2021 for postdoctoral study in Canada

Published: 01 Jun 2020 1,407 views

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, with this in view, qualified applicants are advised to send in their applications before the deadline.

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program

Benefits of Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program

The objective of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program is to:

1. Attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally
2. Develop their leadership potential
3. Position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow

70 fellowships are awarded annually approximately 140 awards are active at any time.

Fellowships are distributed equally among:

Value: $70,000 per year (taxable)

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program Courses

• Health research
• Natural sciences and/or engineering
• Social sciences and/or humanities

Requirements for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program

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

1. The applicant – their individual merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career; and
2. 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.

The scholarship is open to all qualified candidates for meets the requirement.

Selection Process

Application timeline:

1. June – September 2020: Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines).
2. October 1, 2020: Deadline for complete application submission
3. October to December 2020: Evaluation of applications
4. Mid February, 2021: Anticipated notification of results. Applicants will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.
5. April to October 2021: Payments begin

Application Deadline

How to Apply