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University of Victoria, Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (OVPRI) · University of Victoria

Aspiration Post-doctoral Fellowships at University of Victoria (Canada)

Deadline
8 days left
Salary
60,000 CAD per year
Level
Post-doctorate
Country
Canada

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This is a salaried postdoctoral appointment at the University of Victoria for recent PhD graduates across research fields. The role pays 60,000 CAD per year, with matching support from OVPRI and the supervisor, and applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in Canada while being new to UVic. Applications are submitted online before November 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with two reference letters sent directly by the referees.

Verified on 30 October 2026

This research position at the University of Victoria is open to recent PhD graduates for a two-year term: the program provides an annual salary of 60,000 CAD, and applications are open until November 19, 2026. Applications close on 19 November 2026, that is in 8 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Date limite

    “Application deadline: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 5pm Pacific.”

  • Doit être légalement autorisé·e à travailler au Canada et ne pas avoir affiliation NRO active

    “There is no citizenship requirement. However, successful candidates must be legally entitled to work full-time in Canada and must not have an active affiliation with any entity on Canada’s list of Named Research Organizations (NROs) by the fellowship start date.”

  • Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Soumission en ligne + lettres soumises par les référent·e·s

    “Applications must be submitted using the online application form. Candidates must also secure two letters of reference that must be sent directly to [email protected].”

  • PDF unique et convention de nommage

    “Compile all required documents into a single pdf with naming convention AspirationPDF_CandidateLastName(s).pdf”

  • Durée et temps plein

    “The post-doctoral fellowship appointment must be full-time for two years.”

  • Superviseur·e principal·e doit tenir une nomination académique régulière

    “The primary supervisor must hold a regular academic appointment as defined in the collective agreement with the Faculty Association.”

  • Doit avoir complété un PhD dans le délai requis

    “Must have completed their PhD before the fellowship start date and no more than two years prior to the application deadline (barring special circumstances).”

  • Doit être nouveau·elle à UVic (sauf circonstances spéciales)

    “The award must recruit a new post-doctoral fellow to UVic. Those who are currently or who have been post-doctoral fellows at UVic and those who completed their PhD at UVic are not eligible, barring exceptional circumstances.”

Assets

  • Alignement avec Aspiration PDF in BC Biodiversity Conservation (optionnel)

    “Indicate if you wish to additionally be considered for the Aspiration Post-doctoral Fellowship in BC Biodiversity Conservation”

Watch points

  • Contrepartie financière requise du superviseur

    “Minimum of $60,000 per year, with $30,000 in salary support provided by OVPRI and the rest provided by the faculty supervisor(s).”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is “matching support”: the real issue is not only presenting a strong project, but showing that an eligible supervisor can carry the financial share and the research environment. The useful shortcut is to secure the supervisor pair and the source of their contribution first, then write a proposal that makes clear why this setting will advance the postdoc’s independence. If the PhD is older or there has already been UVic affiliation, the special-circumstances question should be dealt with immediately, before polishing the scientific text. First confirm the supervisor, the recent doctorate, and the letters, then submit the complete file without waiting until the last minute.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

Heure précisée : 5pm Pacific

Salary and benefits

  • Salary60,000 CAD per year
  • Contribution OVPRIOVPRI contributes $30,000/year in salary plus the corresponding share of mandatory employment-related costs (MERCs) and employer extended health and dental costs on that amount
  • Contribution du superviseurThe supervisor will contribute at least $30,000/year in salary, plus the corresponding share of MERCs and employer extended health and dental benefits costs on that amount; total minimum cost to the supervisor around $35,000/year (selon inscription aux benefits)
  • Incentive funding en cas d'obtention d'un financement externeOVPRI will provide incentive funding of $5,000/year (plus MERCs and benefits) if the post-doctoral fellow secures external salary support during the term of this award
  • Autorisation d'enseignerFellowship recipients are permitted to teach a maximum of one course (1.5 units) per year; ces fonds salariaux peuvent être inclus comme partie du financement de contrepartie

Countries covered

Applicants must hold a recent PhD, be legally authorized to work full-time in Canada, and be able to reside in Victoria for the duration of the appointment. The program targets someone new to UVic: current or former postdoctoral fellows at the University of Victoria, as well as those who earned their PhD at UVic, are excluded unless exceptional circumstances apply. The PhD must be completed before the fellowship starts and must have been earned within two years of the deadline, unless special circumstances are approved. The primary supervisor must also hold a regular academic appointment.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Application cover sheetTélécharger et compléter la page de couverture fournie (1-page fillable pdf) et l'inclure dans le PDF unique nommé AspirationPDF_CandidateLastName(s).pdf
  • Candidate statementMaximum 1 page, résume comment la bourse aidera la carrière indépendante, contributions EDI, formation attendue, justification du choix du superviseur
  • Supervisor(s) statementMaximum 1 page (collaboratif si plusieurs superviseurs), décrit synergie, environnement de recherche, engagement de contrepartie et source(s) de financement de la contrepartie
  • Research proposalMaximum 2 pages + références (jusqu'à 4 pages de références), détaillant objectifs, méthode, résultats attendus, impact et considérations EDI
  • Candidate CVPas de limite de pages; inclure productions de recherche, prix, financements, activités démontrant leadership et impact sociétal
  • Special circumstances document (if applicable)Maximum 1 page, justification pour exceptions d'éligibilité (PhD >2 ans, non-nouveau·elle à UVic) ; utilisé uniquement en pré-dépouillement
  • Deux lettres de référenceDoivent être envoyées directement par les référent·e·s à [email protected] avant la date limite; ne pas être les superviseur·e·s proposés

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • Date limite de candidature confirmée au 19 novembre 2026 à 17h Pacific

    Method: Mention explicite de la date limite sur la page officielle du programme · 30 October 2026

  • Montant minimum du salaire annoncé : 60 000 USD par an avec détail OVPRI 30 000 + superviseur 30 000

    Method: Chiffres et ventilation publiés sur la page officielle et dans les conditions · 30 October 2026

  • Candidatures via le formulaire en ligne https://ca.research.net/r/6DRLCBS et lettres de référence envoyées à [email protected]

    Method: URL du formulaire listée et instructions sur la soumission des lettres sur la page officielle · 30 October 2026

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