Postdoctoral Research scholarship in Québec, Canada

The Government of Québec is pleased to invite applications for a number of Postdoctoral research scholarship Programs. Eligible candidates must be the citizens of Canada or a permanent resident of Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The application deadline is 3 October 2018.

Scholarship Description
The objective of the postdoctoral research scholarship program is to foster up-and-coming researchers working in various research environments, by helping new doctorate holders to broaden their field of research. These scholarships also seek to encourage the mobility of researchers toward scientifically stimulating and dynamic environments. These environments may be universities, industries, government agencies and university affiliated institutions.

Award Value
The winning applicants will receive benefit of $45,000.

Level and Area of Studies
Research program in any field.

Place of Study
The research will be taken in Canada.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • To receive a training award, the candidate must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (S.C. 2001, c. 27) and be resident in Québec within the meaning of the Health Insurance Act.
  • Candidates who have benefited from a postdoctoral research scholarship from one of the three Quebec funding or federal agencies may not submit another application for this program.
  • Candidates may hold an award or scholarship from only one Fonds.
  • Postdoctoral research scholarships are intended for new researchers who obtained their doctorate no more than two years prior to the competition deadline or who will have submitted their thesis in January 2020 at the latest, the deadline for holding the fellowship.

Applicants’ Nationality
The citizens of Canada are invited to apply.

Application Instruction
See the link below.

Submission Deadline
3 October 2018.

Website and Application Link