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Find Funding
There are various sources and process by which Postdoctoral Fellows can find and receive funding. Although we have listed some of the common sources here, it is not an exhaustive list.
Note: Some fellowships applications have internal SFU deadlines.
Open To |
Canadian & International |
How to Apply |
Through SFU Institutional Strategic Awards (ISA) at postdoc@sfu.ca For FAQs please see HERE |
Deadline |
SFU has internal process. Internal SFU deadline is June 24, 2024 |
Website |
https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html For information on SFU’s internal process:
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The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to Canada's economic, social and research‑based growth.
Open To |
Canadian & International |
How to Apply |
Directly to Fulbright Canada |
Deadline |
Usually mid November (Nov 15, 2024) |
Website |
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/traditional-awards.html |
Traditional Fulbright awards are open to Canadian scholars in all fields and are designed to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at any university or research center of their choice in the United States.
While the competition is open to all disciplines, Fulbright Canada is particularly interested in encouraging research on contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States and the relationship between the two countries. Applicants should also clearly document the need to be in residence in the United States to carry out the project.
Open To |
Canadian and international applicants* |
How to Apply |
Through CIHR's ResearchNet System |
Deadline |
Usually early October (Internal deadline Sept 30, 2024) |
Website |
Funding opportunity/eligibility listed in ResearchNet: Instructions to apply: |
Funding in the Health Sciences, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are eligible to hold a CIHR Fellowship award in Canada or abroad.
*Nominated Principal Applicants who are neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada may only hold a CIHR Fellowship award at a Canadian institution.
Open To |
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and foreign nationals. Foreign nationals must be sponsored by a BC supervisor who holds an academic appointment at a BC university. |
How to Apply |
Through MSFHR’s ApplyNet system |
Deadline |
Letter of intent due December 12th, 2024 Full application deadline by the applicants February 13, 2025 Important note: There is an SFU internal approval process. The postdoctoral affairs coordinator will review and submit applications forward by the deadline given by MSFHR. |
Website |
https://healthresearchbc.ca/fundingprogram/research-trainee-program/ |
MSFHR Funding provides 3 years of salary support for talented post-doctoral or health professional researchers to develop their health research careers. Funding helps post-doctoral researchers increase their, and their labs’, research productivity, and prepares them for successful careers in research, biotech, health policy and more.
Open To |
Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or a protected person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) |
How to Apply |
Directly to NSERC using their Online System |
Deadline |
Usually mid October (October 17, 2024) |
Website |
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/PDF-BP_eng.asp |
The NSERC 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 with leading-edge scientific and research skills for Canadian industry, government and academic institutions.
Open To |
Citizens or permanent residents of Canada or a “protected person” under subsection 95(2) of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act |
How to Apply |
Directly to SSHRC using their webapps system |
Deadline |
Usually mid September (September 12, 2024) |
Website |
https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/fellowships/postdoctoral-postdoctorale-eng.aspx#4 |
These fellowships support the most promising Canadian new scholars in the social sciences and humanities, and assist them in establishing a research base at an important time in their research careers.
The purpose of these fellowships is to provide stipendiary support to recent PhD graduates who are:
- undertaking original research;
- publishing research findings;
- developing and expanding personal research networks;
- broadening their teaching experience;
- preparing for research-intensive careers within and beyond academia; and
- preparing to become competitive in national research grant competitions.
SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship awards are tenable at Canadian or foreign universities and research institutions.
Open To |
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international applicants |
How to Apply |
Directly to Mitacs |
Deadline |
Most programs are apply anytime |
Website |
https://www.mitacs.ca/en |
Mitacs has a suite of programs designed to partner researchers with training, collaborative projects and internships with government decision makers and/or partnering organizations.
Open To |
Funds can only be given to Canada Revenue Agency qualified donees located in Canada. |
How to Apply |
Directly to WBI using their Online Grant Application System |
Deadline |
Various, some programs are ongoing (apply anytime) |
Website |
https://westonfoundation.ca/weston-brain-institute/ |
All funding programs support the investigation of novel lifestyle approaches that allow for the maintenance of optimal brain health and/or translational research to accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging. Note that WBI does not fund basic research; they fund translational research.
Open To |
Canadian & International |
How to Apply |
By submitting the VPRI Postdoctoral Travel Award Application Form to postdoc@sfu.ca |
Deadline |
Rolling basis, every 1st of the month |
Website |
https://www.sfu.ca/postdoctoral-fellows/fellowships-funding/find-funding/PDFTravel.html |
The Vice President Research & Innovation (VPRI) Postdoctoral Travel Award is designed to advance the professional development of SFU’s postdoctoral fellows (PDF) by providing supplemental financial support for travel to present or disseminate scholarly work at events (e.g., conferences, symposia, workshops). This initiative enables PDFs to showcase their research at national and international events, facilitating engagement with global experts and fostering the development of scholarly and professional networks
The awards are valued at maximum $500 for domestic travel and $1000 for international travel for eligible postdoctoral applicants. The application form must be submitted to postdoc@sfu.ca by every 1st of the month, with a decision to follow by no later than the end of the month of submission.
Open To |
Canadian Citizens |
How to Apply |
Directly to agency (see their website) |
Deadline |
Various; some programs are ongoing (apply anytime) |
Website |
http://hrf-frs.com/en/home |
The Health Research Foundation (HRF), is a non-profit organization, investing in academic centres across Canada which focus on innovative, and leading-edge research. The Health Research Foundation (HRF), is a non-profit organization, investing in academic centres across Canada which focus on innovative, and leading-edge research.
Open To |
Canadian & International |
How to Apply |
Through the ProposalCentral application portal |
Deadline |
Varies by program, usually October and November |
Website |
https://www.brightfocus.org |
BrightFocus Foundation is at the forefront of brain and eye health, advancing early-stage, investigator-initiated research around the world. Programs fund research in the areas of Alzheimer's Disease, Macular Degeneration, National Gluacoma.
Open To |
TBD |
How to Apply |
Directly to CAMH using their system. Note: a CIHR academic CV is required using the Canadian Common CV (CVV) |
Deadline |
Various, some programs are ongoing |
Website |
https://www.camh.ca/en/science-and-research/research-students-and-fellows |
Prospective post-doctoral fellows may apply for positions through a dedicated post-doctoral fellowship program at CAMH. The deadline for these fellowships is typically toward the end of the calendar year, although other opportunities may arise throughout the year.