Western University Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Western Research, on behalf of the Vice-President (Research), invites applications from all eligible individuals for Western’s Postdoctoral Fellowships Program. This program is administered by Western Research.

Grounded in the guiding principles of the Western Research Strategic Plan "Mobilize for Impact!" (2022-2027) which fits within the broader context of "Towards Western at 150", the Postdoctoral Fellowships program aspires to:

• Attract diverse postdoctoral talent from a global candidate pool, who will contribute positively to research excellence;
• Enhance support for promising research program;
• Foster a vibrant and inclusive environment for scholars and position them for success as early career researchers.

 Value:

• Fellowships will provide a minimum stipend of $60,000/year (pending any association agreement changes) plus benefits for two years. Western Research will contribute up to 50% of the Fellowship stipend.
• Matching requirement: The host faculty and/or supervising faculty member are responsible for securing the remaining 50% of the Fellowship stipend, which must be secured and confirmed at the time of application. Western Research will also contribute a $5,000/year research allowance over the 2-year term. For further details, see program guidelines.  

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