"Today, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport, announced the recipients of 166 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and 70 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. These awards represent an investment of $34.7 million over three years and will help Canadian research institutions attract and retain highly qualified trainees, positioning Canada as a global centre for research training and research excellence that will help to drive the country’s economic growth.
These scholars are the next generation of top-tier doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities." -
Congratulations to Michael Murphy, who was awarded a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship today!
Michael Murphy is a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University. His Banting PDF project, the Active Teaching, Assessment, and Evaluation in Political Science (ATAEPS) study, is the first large-scale research study examining assessment and evaluation practices in political science education. This research complements ongoing pedagogical debates related to curricular development as well as innovative teaching techniques. Michael’s disciplinary research explores the intersection of international relations and political theory. He has published one book and over thirty peer-reviewed articles, garnering 1200 citations. He currently serves at section president of the Active Learning in International Affairs Section of the International Studies Association. His work can be found at .
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social, and research-based growth.
The objective of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is to:
- attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally
- develop their leadership potential
- position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow