Amount: $55,000/year + $4,000 research allowance
Deadline: Varies by university (typically September-October)
Level: postdoc
Renewable: Yes
About
Highly competitive fellowships for postdoctoral researchers of outstanding ability. Supports research across a wide range of disciplines at select Canadian universities.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: Canadian, Permanent Resident, International
- GPA: Exceptional academic record
- Completed PhD within last 2 years
- Strong research potential
- Nominated by a Killam-eligible university (UBC, Alberta, Calgary, Dalhousie, McGill, Toronto, Montreal)
Required Materials
- Research proposal
- CV
- Transcripts
- Letters of reference
- Institutional nomination
Timeline
University deadlines vary. Results announced Spring.
Tips
Identify a strong faculty supervisor at a Killam-eligible institution. Craft a compelling and innovative research proposal.