The Institut Courtois, part of the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for its prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Established in 2022 with generous funding from the Fondation Courtois, this program aims to drive groundbreaking research in materials sciences. You can also checkout KWI International Fellowship Programme.
About the Fellowship
The Institut Courtois seeks talented postdoctoral researchers to advance materials science through creative and high-impact projects. Fellows will work under the co-mentorship of at least two Institut Courtois researchers, focusing on one or more of the following areas:
- Quantum materials
- Quantum photonics
- Materials for energy and the environment
- Development of molecular materials
- AI for material science and material science for AI
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Key Details
Funding and Duration
- Salary: $63,800 CAD annually + benefits (valued at $76,000 CAD)
- Research and Travel Funds: Up to $30,000 per year
- Duration: 3 years
- Start Date: Between January 2026 and September 2026
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Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: September 23, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
- Results Announced: December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a postdoctoral program at Université de Montréal.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold (or be in the process of obtaining) a valid work permit for the fellowship duration.
- Have obtained a doctoral degree within the last 5 years before the fellowship start date (or within 6 years with justified career breaks, e.g., maternity, illness).
- Propose an original research project aligned with Institut Courtois’s expertise and priorities.
- Collaborate with at least two regular Institut Courtois researchers (contact them before applying).
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How to Apply? (Application Requirements)
Applications must be submitted in English or French via email to [email protected], with the file named: SURNAME_name_FellowpostdocIC 2025. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins. Refer to the Heilmeier Catechism for guidance on crafting your research proposal.
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Required Documents
- Research Project (Max 6 Pages):
- High-level description of the research problem
- Objectives
- Literature review
- Methodology
- How the project aligns with Institut Courtois’s research priorities
- Justification for chosen supervisor(s)
- Budget and Justification (Max 1 Page):
- Outline planned use of research and travel funds
- Bibliographical References (Max 1 Page):
- List relevant sources
- Official Doctoral Transcripts:
- Include grading scale for non-Canadian universities
- CV:
- Include publications and achievements
- Three Letters of Recommendation:
- Sent directly to [email protected]
- Support Letter from Supervisor(s):
- Co-signed if there are co-supervisors
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Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Candidate Excellence:
- Academic achievements
- Scientific publications and presentations
- Leadership in the scientific community
- Research Project Excellence:
- Originality and innovation
- Feasibility
- Integration with Institut Courtois:
- Alignment with the institute’s thematic areas
- Collaboration with institute members
- Use of institute infrastructure and resources
Commitment to Diversity
Institut Courtois is dedicated to fostering diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented minorities, various ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and social conditions.
For more information, visit the Institut Courtois website.
