The Government of Canada is inviting interested and qualified applicants from all walks of life for the 2024 Banting Fellowship Program.
Every year, 70 fellowships worth $70,000/Year are offered to applicants who are Canadians, permanent residents, or international students.
In this post, we will highlight the program details, its eligibility requirements, benefits, duration, and a breakdown of the application process to enable you apply successfully and benefit from the program.
Banting Fellowship Program Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $70,000/Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 17, 2024
Canada Banting Fellowship Program Details:
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
Eligibility Requirements for Canada Banting Fellowship Program
To be considered for the Canada Banting Fellowship Program, you must:
- Be a domestic, permanent resident, or an international applicant
- fulfill or have fulfilled all degree requirements for a PhD, PhD-equivalent or health professional degree
- between September 15, 2021 and September 30, 2025 (inclusively), 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 who have completed more than one PhD, PhD-equivalent or health professional degree, the eligibility window applies to the most recent of these degrees.
Benefits of Canada Banting Fellowship Program
- The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding worth $70,000 per year for a maximum 2 years.
Areas of research
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and/or humanities
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
