Overview
Tri-agency federal postdoctoral award for natural sciences and engineering research, valued at CAD 70,000 per year for 24 months; the NSERC stream closes October 17, 2026.
Complete research opportunity details
The CPRA supports eligible postdoctoral research in Canada and, for qualifying Canadian applicants, abroad. Listed priority areas include advanced digital technologies, health and biotechnology, clean technology, climate resilience, food and water security, advanced materials, and defence or dual-use technologies.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must satisfy the common CPRA requirements, including an eligible doctoral or health-professional degree, the published degree-completion window or approved extension, and restrictions on tenure-track appointments and prior tri-agency postdoctoral awards.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified against the named official source on 8 September 2026; no unstated facts were inferred.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada ↗