Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada, Defence Research and Development Canada and the Canadian Grain
Commission are delighted to offer Postdoctoral Research Scholarship Programme.
Canadians and non-Canadians citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship
program.
The Postdoctoral
Research Program provides scientists, who have recently obtained a doctoral
degree in a field of natural sciences, with the opportunity to work with
research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research
institutions located across Canada. In turn, the Gov
ernment of Canada benefits
from new and emerging talent.
Natural Resources
Canada (NRCan) seeks to enhance the responsible development and use of Canada’s
natural resources and the competitiveness of Canada’s natural resources
products.
Course
Level: Scholarship
is available to pursue postdoctoral research programme.
Study
Subject: Scholarship
is awarded in a field of natural sciences.
Scholarship
Award:
The duration of the determinate period will depend on the position being
staffed. These are incumbent based positions, therefore the level and
salary will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate.
Number of
Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in Canada
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
Education:
For positions at
Natural Resources Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Canadian Grain
Commission only:
– Graduation within
the last 3 (three) years with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized
post-secondary institution in a field of natural sciences with a specialization
related to the duties of the position (see a list of specializations below).
Applications will be
accepted if applicants are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a
recognized post-secondary institution; however, candidates must meet the
education requirements in order to be appointed to a position.
For positions at
Defence Research and Development Canada only:
– Graduation within
the last 3 (three) years with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized
post-secondary institution in a field of natural sciences, social science,
engineering or mathematics with a specialization related to the duties of the
position (see a list of specializations).
Applications will be
accepted if applicants are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a
recognized post-secondary institution; however, candidates must meet the
education requirements in order to be appointed to a position.
It is the
responsibility of the applicant to clearly identify their specialization in
their application. Please refer to the list of the Specializations below.
Note: You must
clearly indicate your education level. Candidates invited to the assessment
stage will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, i.e.,
their degree or official transcript. It is your responsibility to provide this
information when requested.
Candidates with
foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.
Nationality: Canadians and non-Canadians
citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Graduation within the last 3 (three) years with an acceptable doctoral
degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural
sciences with a specialization related to the duties of the position.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually
required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level
required by the University.
How to
Apply: The
mode of application is online.
Application
Deadline: Applications
are open for the 2017-2018 academic year.
