Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 competition launched

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2024-2025 competition has been officially launched!

This fellowship program provides funding to outstanding postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who contribute significantly to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth. 

Fellowship Value and Duration

  • Each fellowship is valued at $70,000 per year for two years. 
  • It is one of the most competitive among all Canadian tri-agency postdoctoral opportunities. 
  • Only 70 fellowships are available annually across Canada. 

Additional Benefits

  • The University also provides $10,000 per year in research funding. 
  • Fellows have access to $5,000 in leadership incentive funds. 
  • University-paid extended health care benefit plan. 

Application Process

  • Applicants for a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Waterloo must secure the endorsement of a Waterloo supervisor(s). 

  • The recommended deadline for endorsement is June. 

  • The final application deadline is June 26. 

For further details on Waterloo’s application process and timelines, visit the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship timeline web page.