Government of Canada Banting Fellowship: Are you willing to contribute to your country’s economic, social, and research-based growth?
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, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Government of Canada
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Canada
- Location: Canada
- Category: Fellowships
- Benefits:
- $70,000/Year
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: September 17, 2024
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Government of Canada Banting Fellowship 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
Canada Banting Fellowship Benefits
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding worth $70,000 per year for a maximum 2 years.
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Available Research Areas for Canada Banting Fellowship
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and/or humanities
Participating Universities for DAAD EPOS Scholarship
- Institutions eligible to host a Banting postdoctoral researcher include Canadian and foreign universities, affiliated research hospitals, colleges and not-for-profit organizations with a strong research mandate and capacity.
- Canadian governments (federal, provincial, municipal) and all for-profit organizations are not eligible to participate as host institutions.
Government of Canada Banting Fellowship Requirements
To be eligible for the Government of Canada Banting Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- 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.
How To Apply for Canada Banting Fellowship (Application Guide)
To apply for the Canada Banting Fellowship, follow the instructions we have outlined 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
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