Post date: Sep 13, 2011 10:43:40 PM
Fecha límite: 2 de noviembre de 2011
Program Objective
Attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally;
Develop their leadership potential; and
Position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow, positively contributing to Canada's economic, social and research-based growth through a research-intensive career.
Unique Application Requirements
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program will be distinguished from existing postdoctoral fellowships programs by its emphasis on:
the synergy between an applicant (their individual merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career); and
the host institution (its commitment to the research program and environment with which the applicant is to be affiliated).
An applicant to the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program must complete their application in full collaboration with the proposed host institution.
Program Scope
70 new two-year awards annually with a total of 140 awards active at any one time.
The fellowships will be distributed equally across Canada's three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Value and Duration
$70,000 per year (taxable) for two years.
More info: http://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.html