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Getting Started

Choose your pathway below. 

Supervisors join the program by submitting a short Expression of Interest (EOI) to be considered for the Supervisors and Projects list. 

EOIs are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed regularly. Approved project postings are shared publicly so postdoctoral candidates can browse opportunities and contact supervisors directly. 

Key requirements 

  • RI-MUHC appointment: You must hold an active RI-MUHC scientist/investigator appointment 

  • Cost-shared model: Foundations cover 70% of annual stipend ($49K/year) and supervisors commit 30% ($21K/year) 

  • Funding requirement: You must hold eligible external peer-reviewed funding that can support the supervisor contribution to the fellow’s stipend, through: 

- Active/confirmed funding, or 

- Approved/pending funding with a Notice of Decision, or 

- Anticipated funding with a credible plan and timeline (reviewed case-by-case) 

Note: Foundation support alone does not qualify for the supervisor portion. 

Key notes 

  • Public posting: Your project title, overview, and contact information will be posted publicly — keep content suitable for broad audiences and avoid confidential or unpublished details 

  • Co-supervision welcome: Encouraged for interdisciplinary and translational projects 

  • Program ambassadors: Supervisors with approved EOIs are encouraged to share the opportunity through professional networks (e.g., conferences, talks, collaborations) to help attract strong candidates 

→ Submit Supervisor Expression of Interest

Canada’s Best is for exceptional postdoctoral fellows seeking up to four years of support in a strong research and training environment at The Institute / RI-MUHC.

Eligibility at a glance 

  • Open to applicants from Canada and internationally (work authorization requirements apply) 

  • PhD (or equivalent doctorate) completed within the past 3 years at the time of application 

  • Flexibility may be available for documented career interruptions and other systemic barriers faced (e.g., parental, medical, caregiving leave, disability, contextual barriers)

  • Canada’s Best actively recruits researchers from equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, members of ethnic minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ people).

  • You must be applying for a new postdoctoral appointment (i.e., not currently registered/appointed as a postdoc at McGill at the time of application) 

  • Fellowship term is typically 2-4 years, depending on eligibility and institutional appointment rules 

How to apply 

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