Letter of intent (LOI) to apply for Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Waterloo

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Waterloo. 

Completion of this form is required for the proposed supervisor to confirm support of your application as a potential candidate.

Instructions:

  • complete all relevant sections of the form below
  • a copy of the form’s output will be sent to you via email (to the email you include below)
  • a copy of the completed form will also be sent to the proposed supervisor – as identified by you below

Information and privacy: questions regarding the collection of information on this form can be directed to the form administrator.

Prospective applicant information
Citizenship * (required)
PhD degree completion date * (required)

As per Banting’s eligibility requirements, postdoctoral scholars must have completed their PhD degree requirements between September 15, 2020 and September 30, 2024 (inclusively) and before the start date of their award. The window of eligibility could be extended by a cumulative maximum of three years if the applicant had their career interrupted for extenuating circumstances, such as parental leave, illness, health-related family responsibilities, mandatory military service, disruptions due to war, civil conflicts and/or natural disasters in the country of residence, socio-economic reasons/lack of research opportunities, pandemic-related reasons, etc. It will only be extended by the duration of the eligible delay(s)/interruption(s).

e.g., a brief rationale for continuing your research at Waterloo.
Current funding status
Are you currently receiving tri-agency postdoctoral funding? * (required)
If yes, what is the end date of that funding?
Proposed research project details
Tri-agency research area: * (required)
Will your proposed research involve First Nations, Inuit or Métis peoples or communities? * (required)
Briefly describe your proposed research and why you are proposing to work with this faculty member.
Prospective supervisor information
(e.g. History)

A copy of your submission will be emailed to you as well as your proposed supervisor. If you receive endorsement from the proposed supervisor, instructions for completing the application will be provided to you by Heidi Mussar, Associate Director Graduate Financial Aid & Awards in Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.