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University of Toronto Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 in Canada

June 30, 2024
written by Muhammad Hasnain

The University of Toronto offers a postdoctoral fellowship program to support talented researchers. This program, including the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship, provides funding and guidance for conducting groundbreaking research at the university.

The Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship program capitalizes on this exceptional environment. It offers a unique opportunity for recent PhD graduates to delve deeper into their chosen fields, conducting advanced research under the guidance of world-renowned faculty.

The program encompasses a comprehensive range of subjects, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers from diverse backgrounds. The University of Toronto itself is a powerhouse of academic excellence. Consistently ranked as Canada’s top university, it boasts a rich history of groundbreaking research and fosters a vibrant intellectual environment. Across a vast array of disciplines, from the established fields of applied science and engineering to the cutting-edge frontiers of artificial intelligence and life sciences, the university provides unparalleled resources and opportunities for scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge.

Scholarship Summary

Program DetailDescription
Degree OfferedPostdoctoral Programs
Scholarship BenefitsFully Funded
Host UniversityUniversity of Toronto
Host CountryCanada
Application Last DateOctober 15, 2024

Scholarship Benefits

Financial Support

  • Competitive annual stipend of $85,000 CAD

Career Development

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your research and career advancement.

Investment in Fellows

  • The program recognizes the importance of financial security in attracting and retaining top-tier researchers.

Available Fields

• Applied Science

• Chemistry

• Computing

 • Earth Science

• Engineering

• Environmental Science

 • Life Science

 • Mathematics

 • Physics

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria.

Qualities & Commitment:

  • Demonstrated research leadership and strong academic performance.
  • High potential for success in relevant fields.
  • Commitment to collaborative research with supervisors and the university.
  • Ability to effectively implement AI research techniques.

Degree Completion:

  • Completion of your PhD by January 1, 2021 (standard deadline).
  • Extended deadline of January 2020 for applicants with significant career disruptions within two years of PhD completion (medical reasons, parental leave, family obligations, or COVID-19 research delays).

International Applicants:

  • PhD completion required before the program start date.

Canadian Applicants:

  • PhD completion required within six months of starting the program.

Fellowship:

  • Cannot hold a concurrent postdoctoral fellowship with the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science program. Resignation from current fellowship required.

Academic Background:

  • Degree in a natural science or engineering (NSE) field like mathematics or computer science (refer to NSERC Research Subject Codes for details).

Supervision:

  • Requires a full-time University of Toronto supervisor (status-only or budgeted).
  • Co-supervisor with AI expertise required if the primary supervisor lacks AI experience.
  • Strong academic record.

Application Requirements

  • Academic Credentials: Relevant academic transcripts
  • Background Check: Record of non-criminal report/statement
  • Language Skills (if applicable): Language Proficiency Certificate (Note: IELTS not required)
  • Identification (for International Students): Passport
  • Recommendation Letters: Two recommendation letters (confidential, 2-page maximum each)
  • Health Documentation: Medical fitness report
  • Fellowship Application Materials:
    • Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Form
    • Research Proposal (maximum 3 pages)
    • Bibliography (maximum 1 page)
    • AI in Science Training Plan (maximum 1 page)
  • Applicant Statements:
    • Candidate Statement (maximum 2 pages)
    • Significance of Leadership Contributions (maximum 1 page)
  • Supervisor Support: Supervisory Letter

Application Deadline

The University of Toronto Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 application deadline is October 15, 2024. To stay informed check the scholarship website for upcoming deadlines for the Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2025.

How to Apply?

The University of Toronto Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship utilizes an online application system.

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