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BANTING POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Application Deadline: September 17, 2024 (20:00 EDT)

LOCATION: Canada

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country’s economic, social, and research-based growth.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarship is open to students from all countries.

Applicants must not be a holders of the scholarship in the previous years.

Students should be willing to develop their leadership potential.

Demonstrate academic excellence and extensive research potential.

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is unique in its emphasis on the synergy between:

the applicant – their individual merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career; and

the host institution – their commitment to the research program and alignment with the institution’s strategic priorities.

An applicant to the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program must complete their application in full collaboration with the proposed host institution.

70 fellowships are awarded annually; approximately 140 awards are active at any time. Fellowships are distributed equally among:

the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

BENEFIT:

Value: $70,000 per year (taxable)

Duration: 2 years (non-renewable)

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NUMERIX WOMEN IN FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP 

Application Deadline: Friday, June 14 at 11:59 pm EDT

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Women in Finance Scholarship is aimed at encouraging and supporting talented women in the field of finance, particularly those pursuing careers in financial asset management, market risk management, fixed-income, and derivatives finance within the capital markets. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

Be enrolled and attending a Master’s or PhD Finance program on a full-time basis 

Have commenced your studies no earlier than January 1, 2024 or no later than February 1, 2025 

Have less than 10 years of total work experience, and less than 5 years of professional experience in the financial field

Be a female citizen of any country who is enrolled in a post-graduate program in Finance at an accredited university

BENEFIT:

An award of US$20,000 is given to one eligible woman to help support graduate-level studies in Finance, with 50% of the award being paid directly to the winner and the remaining 50% being paid to the educational institution to directly assist with tuition. 

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