The Government of Canada is inviting interested and qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds for the 2024 Banting Fellowship Program.
Canada Banting Fellowship Program Details:
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program offers funding to outstanding postdoctoral candidates, nationally and internationally, who will contribute positively to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth.
Objectives of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program:
- Attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent nationally and internationally
- Develop leadership potential in recipients
- Position recipients for success as research leaders of tomorrow
Eligibility Requirements for Canada Banting Fellowship Program:
To qualify for the Canada Banting Fellowship Program, applicants must:
- Be domestic, permanent residents, or international applicants
- Have fulfilled all degree requirements for a PhD, PhD-equivalent, or health professional degree:
- Between September 15, 2021, and September 30, 2025 (inclusive), and
- Before the start date of their award.
Applicants who have not fulfilled all requirements for their degree at the time of application must submit proof no later than October 15, 2025.
For applicants with multiple degrees, the eligibility window applies to the most recent degree.
Benefits of Canada Banting Fellowship Program:
- Funding of $70,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years
- Research areas include:
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and/or humanities
This post provides detailed information on program details, eligibility requirements, benefits, duration, and the application process to help interested candidates successfully apply and benefit from the program.
How to Apply for Canada Banting Fellowship Program (Step by Step)
To apply for the Canada Banting Fellowship Program, interested and qualified applicants should follow the application guide below;
- Confirm that you meet the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program’s eligibility criteria.
- Contact institutions/supervisors you think will be a good fit for you and you research, and confirm that the desired institution is eligible to host a Banting postdoctoral researcher.
- The host institution must provide you with two documents that will be included in the application.
- You are responsible for uploading the documents to ResearchNet as part of their complete application submission.
- Click on the button below to visit the application portal for more information
Application Deadline: September 17, 2024
