Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC (Canada Research Training Awards Suite)
Up to $70K
$70,000 per year for 24 months
A federal research talent investment for outstanding postdoctoral researchers, in Canada or abroad, at a pivotal point in their careers across health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities.
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Who qualifies
Holders (or expected holders) of a doctoral or health professional degree who are not on a tenure-track or tenured faculty position, and who completed all degree requirements no more than three years before September 1 of the application year (extensions possible for career interruptions). Not intended for students completing a degree.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“Value $70,000 per year” source ↗
- status“CIHR: September 16 NSERC: October 17 SSHRC: September 10” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.