Scholarship

Government of Canada Banting Fellowship Program 2024 

Posted on by Chidiebere Onuoha

The Government of Canada is inviting interested and qualified applicants from across the globe 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.

This article will walk you through the full application process for this fellowship, including it’s eligibility, benefits and requirements. The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program offers funding to the best postdoctoral applicants. This includes nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country’s economic, social, and research-based growth.

Objective of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program

  • Attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally.
  • Develop their leadership potential.
  • Position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow.

Benefits of Banting Fellowship Program:

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding worth $70,000 per annum for a of maximum 2 years.

Canada Banting Fellowship Program Details:

Host Country: Canada

Category

Fellowships

Eligible Countries

All Countries

Eligibility Requirements for Canada Banting Fellowship Program

To qualify for the Banting Fellowship Program, you must meet the following criteria

  • 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.
  • Applicants who have not fulfilled all requirements for their degree at the time of application must submit proof no later than October 15, 2025.

Areas of research

  • Health research
  • Natural sciences and/or engineering
  • Social sciences and/or humanities

How To Apply (Full process)

Follow this process to apply for the Banting Fellowship Program.

  • Confirm that you meet the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program’s eligibility.
  • Contact supervisors and confirm your institution is eligible for the program.
  • The host institution must provide you with two documents that will be included in the application.
  • Submit your documents on ResearchNet
  • Click the button below to visit application portal.

Deadline

September 17th, 2024

Click here to apply