The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships Program at NSERC in Canada for the 2023/24 academic session.
The Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) program provides support to a core of the most promising researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The fellowships are also intended to secure a supply of highly qualified Canadians. These are Canadians with leading-edge scientific and research skills for the Canadian industry, government and academic institutions.
Worth of Award
The fellowships program is worth $45,000 per year for two years.
Eligibility
To be considered eligible for support, as of the deadline date of the year in which you apply, you must
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Or a protected person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), as of the application deadline
- hold or expect to hold a doctorate in one of the fields of research that NSERC supports
In addition, you
- can submit a maximum of one scholarship (Master’s or Doctoral) or fellowship application per academic year to either NSERC, CIHR or SSHRC
- must not have already received a postdoctoral award (including a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship) from NSERC, CIHR or SSHRC
- must have completed all requirements of your doctoral degree no more than two years before September 1 of the year in which you apply
How to Apply
- Click here to start your registration.
- Form 201 – Application for a Postgraduate Scholarship or Postdoctoral Fellowship
To create or access an application, log in to the online system. It is imperative that you read the instructions before completing and submitting your application.
Deadline: October 17 before 8:00 p.m. (ET) is the last day for submission of applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships Program at NSERC. NSERC must receive your application electronically before 8:00 p.m. (ET) on October 17. If the deadline falls on a weekend, your application must be submitted the following business day before 8:00 p.m. (ET).