Summary
The Institut Courtois Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Université de Montréal offers full funding for outstanding early-career researchers to undertake creative, cross-disciplinary research projects. Focusing on materials science, quantum materials, artificial intelligence, and related disciplines, this three-year fellowship provides a competitive stipend, dedicated research funding, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
- 🎓 Institut Courtois Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 in Canada offers an excellent opportunity for recent PhD graduates to conduct innovative research at the entity[“organization”,”Université de Montréal”,”Montreal, Quebec, Canada”] through the entity[“organization”,”Institut Courtois”,”materials science research institute, Université de Montréal”].
- 🇨🇦 Host Country & Institution: The fellowship is hosted in Canada at the Institut Courtois, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Université de Montréal.
- 🔬 Research Focus: The program supports interdisciplinary research in materials science and related fields, including quantum materials, energy transition materials, sustainable materials, AI-driven materials discovery, computational materials science, robotics, chemistry, physics, computer science, and mathematics.
- 💰 Funding Benefits: Selected fellows receive an annual salary of CAD $63,819 plus benefits (approximately CAD $76,000 total compensation per year) and research funding of up to CAD $30,000 annually.
- ⏳ Duration: The postdoctoral fellowship provides funding and research support for three years, enabling fellows to develop an independent research program.
- 🌍 Eligibility: Applicants from all nationalities are eligible. Candidates must hold a PhD (obtained within the last three years before the funding start date, with possible extensions for justified career breaks) and demonstrate strong academic and research achievements.
- 🧪 Research Requirements: Applicants must propose a novel and impactful research project aligned with Institut Courtois members’ expertise and be eligible to work in Canada or willing to obtain a work permit.
- 🏛️ Research Environment: Fellows gain access to world-class interdisciplinary laboratories, collaboration opportunities with internationally recognized faculty, and a platform to build an independent research career.
- 📄 Required Documents: Applicants need to submit an academic CV, research proposal, previous research experience summary, publication list, academic achievements, awards, referee details, doctoral transcript, bibliography, and mentor support letter.
- 📅 Application Deadline: The Notice of Intent deadline is 10 September 2026, and the complete application deadline is 28 September 2026.
- 📝 Application Process: Candidates must complete the online Notice of Intent, prepare a research proposal (maximum six pages), arrange recommendation letters, prepare a budget, compile documents into a PDF, and submit the complete application via email to institut-courtois@umontreal.ca.
- 🚀 Career Opportunity: The fellowship is designed for researchers aiming to establish an independent scientific profile while engaging in international and cross-disciplinary collaborations in advanced materials research.
Key Information
| Field | Details |
| Host Institution | Université de Montréal (Institut Courtois) |
| Degree Level | Postdoctoral |
| Funding Level | Fully Funded |
| Salary / Stipend | CAD $63,819/year (~CAD $76,000/year total including benefits) |
| Research Support | Up to CAD $30,000 annually in research funds |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Eligible Nationalities | All Nationalities |
| Host Country | Canada |
| Notice of Intent Deadline | September 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST) |
| Final Application Deadline | September 28, 2026 |
Subject Area
The fellowship supports interdisciplinary research across the following fields:
- Quantum Materials & Energy: Quantum materials, materials for the quantum revolution, materials for energy transition, and sustainable/environmental materials.
- Artificial Intelligence & Computing: AI for materials discovery, materials science for AI, computational materials science, modeling, and simulation.
- Automation & Core Sciences: Automation and robotics in materials research, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
Location
Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Hold a PhD or have completed PhD requirements prior to the start of the fellowship.
- Have obtained their doctorate within the last three years preceding the funding start date (extensions are considered for justified career breaks such as parental leave or medical leave).
- Be currently in, or planning to enter, a postdoctoral program at the Université de Montréal.
- Propose an original, impactful research project aligned with the expertise of Institut Courtois members.
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada or willing to obtain a work permit (visa support is provided to selected candidates).
- Demonstrate high academic achievement and outstanding research capability.
Scholarship Description
The Institut Courtois Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to attract top international researchers and foster independent, interdisciplinary scientific tracks.
Key Benefits:
- Full Financial Support: Base salary of CAD $63,819 per year, with total annual compensation approaching CAD $76,000 including employee benefits.
- Research Expenses: Up to CAD $30,000 per year available for project-related research costs.
- World-Class Environment: Access to cutting-edge laboratories and opportunities to collaborate with internationally recognized faculty members across chemistry, physics, computer science, and mathematics.
- Relocation Assistance: Support with work permit and visa procedures for international scholars.
How to Apply
- Submit Notice of Intent: Complete and submit the online Notice of Intent before September 10, 2026. Provide your project title, 10 keywords, PhD details, list of three referees, and mentor/co-mentor information.
- Recommendation Letters: Request your three referees to send their recommendation letters directly to
institut-courtois@umontreal.ca. - Prepare Research Proposal: Draft a research proposal (up to 6 pages) including a clear budget and budget rationale.
- Mentor Support: Obtain an official support letter from your proposed mentor at Institut Courtois.
- Assemble Required Documents:
- Detailed Academic CV (including list of publications)
- Official Doctoral Transcript
- Research Proposal & Bibliography
- Overview of previous research experience and academic achievements/awards
- Final Submission: Combine all application documents into a single PDF file and email it to
institut-courtois@umontreal.caprior to the final deadline.
Last Date
- Notice of Intent Deadline: September 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Full Application Deadline: September 28, 2026
