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Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules. Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of a

Provider
National Research Council Canada
Host country
Canada
Deadline
2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto)

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of appointment, subject to leave exceptions. NRC-aligned proposal required.
Funding
Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules.
Study level
Postdoctoral
Deadline
2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of appointment, subject to leave exceptions. NRC-aligned proposal required.

Recorded funding information

  • Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules.

About the Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027 (2026)

## Funding Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Must satisfy employment/security screening, including reliability checks. Not restricted to African nationals. ## Eligibility Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of appointment, subject to leave exceptions. NRC-aligned proposal required. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto) ## How to apply Apply to the NRC government recruitment posting with the research proposal and required recruitment documents. Official application/programme: https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job/Within-a-National-Research-Cou-Postdoctoral-Fellow-National-Research-Council-Canada-Luise-and-Gerhard-Herzberg-Fellowship-ON/607036817/ ## Official sources - https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postdoctoral-fellowship - https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postdoctoral-fellowship/luise-gerhard-herzberg-postdoctoral-fellowship-frequently-asked-questions - https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job/Within-a-National-Research-Cou-Postdoctoral-Fellow-National-Research-Council-Canada-Luise-and-Gerhard-Herzberg-Fellowship-ON/607036817/ ## Source limitations Public official sources checked; no login, application submission or authenticated form test performed. Salary varies by experience; relocation is not an unconditional fixed cash amount. ## Publication recheck Official current-cycle call and award supported; dates are after the requested as-of time. Retain all programme, residence, nationality and funding exclusions in the uploaded record unless corrected here. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

Funding information

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  • Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules.

Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027 eligibility

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  • Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of appointment, subject to leave exceptions. NRC-aligned proposal required.

Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job/Within-a-National-Research-Cou-Postdoctoral-Fellow-National-Research-Council-Canada-Luise-and-Gerhard-Herzberg-Fellowship-ON/607036817/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of appointment, subject to leave exceptions. NRC-aligned proposal required.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto)

      Provider deadline information: 2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official current-cycle call and award supported; dates are after the requested as-of time. Retain all programme, residence, nationality and funding exclusions in the uploaded record unless corrected here.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027?+

    Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of appointment, subject to leave exceptions. NRC-aligned proposal required.

    What funding does the Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: Two-year employment; annual salary CAD 83,985–116,641 based on experience, with health/dental/pension benefits and relocation under applicable rules.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job/Within-a-National-Research-Cou-Postdoctoral-Fellow-National-Research-Council-Canada-Luise-and-Gerhard-Herzberg-Fellowship-ON/607036817/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Women in STEM of any nationality; preference to Canadian citizens/permanent residents. PhD on/after July 1, 2024, or completion within six months of appointment, subject to leave exceptions. NRC-aligned proposal required.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-12-04 23:59 — Eastern Time (America/Toronto). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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