Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Scientists

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious fellowship program in Canada that provides funding to the most promising postdoctoral researchers in various fields of study. These fellowships are awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for research on Health research, Natural sciences and/or engineering, and Social sciences and/or humanities. 

The financial support offered by Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is of $70,000 annually for two years to successful candidates, which includes a $7,000 research allowance. The program is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international applicants.

Scholarship details

Offered by 

Government of Canada

Amount granted 

70,000 CAD per year

Type of scholarship

Merit-based

Level of program

Postdoctoral

Application deadline

April - September 2023

Renewability

Annually renewed

International students

Yes

Official URL

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Eligibility criteria

The eligibility requirements for an international student to apply for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships can be as follows: 

  • list items The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or an international applicant. 
  • list items International applicants can only apply if they completed their PhD or equivalent degree from a Canadian university.
  • list items The applicant must have completed their PhD or equivalent degree within the past two years or plan to complete it by the application deadline.
  • list items The applicant must have accepted an offer to conduct postdoctoral research at a host institution in Canada.
  • list items The applicant must be proficient in either English or French, depending on the language of instruction at the host institution.
  • list items The research proposal must fall under one of the following areas: health research, natural sciences and/or engineering, or social sciences and/or humanities.
  • list items The applicant must be nominated by the host institution.
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    Application process

    Here are the steps to apply for the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship:

  • list items Identify a potential host institution in Canada where postdoctoral research is to be conducted. 
  • list items Contact potential supervisors at the host institution who have expertise in the research area and who can support the research project. 
  • list items Prepare the documents required, which includes a research proposal, a leadership statement, a curriculum vitae, letters of reference, and other supporting documents.
  • list items Submit the application through the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship online portal before the application deadline, which generally falls in September.
  • list items The candidate’s study institution must have a quota for the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. Contact the institution to apply for the fellowship. 
  • list items Register on platforms like Canadian Common CV (CCV) and ResearchNet. 
  • list items Complete the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Self-Identification Questionnaire. 
  • list items Link CCV to ResearchNet application. 
  • list items Start an application on ResearchNet.
  • list items Follow the guidance prescribed for ResearchNet and complete the application, including submitting relevant documents. 
  • Apply here for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

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    Selection process

  • list items The applications are reviewed by one of the three scholarship-granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), or the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
  • list items Shortlisted applications are sent to the Tri-Agency Programs (TAP) Steering Committee.
  • list items Tri-Agency Programs (TAP) Steering Committee accepts the top applications concerning the total available scholarships. 
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    Contact details

    Address: Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor, Locator 4809A, Ottawa ON K1A 0W9, Canada

    Email: banting@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

    Disclaimer: The information on this page is taken from the official website of Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. See the original source for any change in the data provided, like dates, facts, etc.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How to be nominated for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships?

    The student’s institution of study in Canada, known as a host institution, must be listed as an eligible institution for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. There is a specific number of fellowships allowed for each eligible institution. To be nominated, a student must fulfill the eligibility requirements and prove the best among others. Professors at each department analyze and nominate the most eligible students for the fellowships accordingly.

    Is there any age limit for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships?

    There is no age limit for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.

    Do Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships support the applicant’s family expenses?

    There is no specific mention of how the scholarship amount is allocated. Depending on the student’s study plans, the conditions might change from case to case.

    What are the online portals to apply for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships?

    Students have to register and navigate through Common CV (CCV) and ResearchNet to apply for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. The Canadian Common CV (CCV) is a web-based application that helps researchers to submit the details required for various funding options in Canada, and ResearchNet is a centralized community space for researchers to navigate through funding-related actions.

    When should one apply for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships?

    Generally, the applicant must apply for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships within two years of completing a Ph.D. However, if the applicant’s career was interrupted by unexpected reasons like parental leave, health-related family responsibilities, natural disasters in the country of residence, socio-economic reasons/lack of research opportunities, pandemic-related reasons, etc., the applicant can apply for the fellowship within 3 years of completing their Ph.D.

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