Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Funding Information

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)

70 fellowships are awarded annually. 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)