Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, Canada, 2013/14
Each year, the Government of Canada offers Banting postdoctoral fellowships program for Canadian and foreign citizens. These fellowships are offered at host institution which may be Canadian and foreign universities, affiliated research hospitals, colleges and not-for-profit organizations with a strong research mandate and capacity in Canada. 70 fellowships worth of $70,000 per year (taxable) will be awarded up to 2 years (nonrenewable). Applications for 2013/14 competition will open in July and close on October.
Applications Open: 9th July 2013
Study Subject (s): Fellowships are awarded in following research areas:Health research, Natural sciences and/or engineeringandSocial sciences and/or humanities. Course Level: The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants. Scholarship Provider: Government of Canada Scholarship can be taken at: Canada or foreign countries
Eligibility: Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Canadian and foreign citizens can apply for these fellowships.
Scholarship Description: 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.
Number of award (s): 70 fellowships are awarded annually.
Duration of award (s): Fellowships are offered for2 years (nonrenewable).
What does it cover? Fellowships worth of$70,000 per year (taxable) will be awarded.
Selection Criteria: -Research excellence and leadership in the research domain – demonstrated capacity for research excellence based on track record to date as defined by the quality of applicant’s research contribution, and demonstrated capacity for leadership in the research domain defined by the sphere of influence achieved to date by the applicant. -Quality of applicant’s proposed research program – examined in terms of the potential of the proposed research program, executed in the proposed institutional environment, to position the applicant for significant impact through a research-intensive career (potential for significant impact). -Institutional commitment and demonstrated synergy between applicant and institutional strategic priorities: Demonstrated commitment of the institution to support development of the applicant’s research and leadership capacity through institutional support (funding, facilities, equipment, etc.) and professional development; Demonstrated alignment and synergy between the applicant’s research ambitions and the institution’s potential to benefit strategically from engagement with the applicant (alignment with institution’s strategic priorities).
Notification: Results will be announced by March 31.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2103 is the deadline for complete application submission. The applicants seek endorsement from the host institution to apply, prepare and submit application.