Scholarship
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Designed to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally. The program supports research excellence in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.
About this scholarship
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships is offered by Government of Canada at phd level. The award is valued at $70,000 per year, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive $70,000 per year. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include health research, natural sciences and social sciences. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Postdoctoral researchers at Canadian institutions.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
health research, natural sciences and social sciences
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Government of Canada
- Award
- $70,000 per year
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- health research, natural sciences and social sciences
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20