The University of Toronto is receiving applications for the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026–2027.
The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) is a prestigious initiative at the University of Toronto aimed at supporting Indigenous and Black postdoctoral researchers.
The award provides up to $80,000 per year for up to two years, plus a $5,000 annual research stipend.
Interested applicants can apply online by 1 April 2026.
| Application Cycle | Winter 2026 |
| Deadline | April 1, 2026 |
| Results Announcement | Mid-June 2026 |
| Fellowship Start Date | By January 2027 |
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Eligibility
The award is open to Indigenous and/or Black researchers only, including both domestic and international candidates.
Nominees Must:
- Have earned a PhD within the last five years and have not previously held a Provost’s Postdoc.
- Demonstrate strong academic excellence
- Show high research potential
Recipients Must:
- Begin fellowship by January 2027 and engage as a postdoctoral employee of the University of Toronto
- Register with the Postdoctoral Office (SGS)
- Not hold another major fellowship simultaneously
- Not hold a faculty position
- Submit an Independent Development Plan (IDP) within three months
- Provide proof of degree completion if pending at nomination
Selection Criteria
Nominations received by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:
1. Research or Scholarship Proposal
- Innovation and originality
- Appropriate methodology
- Alignment with career goals
- Potential impact on the field
2. Applicant Track Record
- Academic achievements and awards
- Publications and scholarly activity
- Research independence and originality
- Mentorship and leadership experience
3. Scholarly Potential
- Leadership qualities
- Research management ability
- Collaborative skills
- Career trajectory impact
4. Feasibility
- Resource availability
- Supervisor commitment
- Infrastructure and funding support
- Departmental leadership in the field
Application Process
Applicants cannot apply directly. They must be nominated by their Faculty (e.g., Arts and Science, Social Work) to SGS.
Interested candidates should:
- Contact a potential supervisor
- Confirm Faculty internal deadlines
- Work with the Faculty Research Office
Each Faculty may nominate up to three candidates per self-identification category.
Official Notification: https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/awards/provosts-postdoctoral-fellowship-program/