External postdoctoral funding sources include the three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Naturally, foreign nationals would benefit from checking first with agencies and foundations in their home country.
Postdoctoral awards from the Tri-agency of Canada (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
Objective
The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The program provides funding and flexibility, empowering Canadian and international leaders in innovation and scholarship of tomorrow to develop the skills to build world-class research and drive Canadian prosperity and competitiveness.
Applications for the Canada Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from international applicants are now being accepted. Please consult the funding agencies' websites to determine your eligibility to apply.
Federal government fellowships
Ontario government fellowships
Ontario Women's Health Scholars Award by the Council of Ontario Universities