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Liber Ero Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral support for conservation-focused research
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 90,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This post-doctoral fellowship provides up to $90,000 per year for two years, plus an annual $15,000 travel and research budget. It supports conservation-focused research and training for early-career scientists working on issues relevant to Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Minimum amount : 90,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied conservation research relevant to Canada.
- Research on emerging management challenges or conservation problems.
- Collaborative projects with academic and conservation practitioner mentors.
- Research with natural, social, or interdisciplinary methods.
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Research proposal
- Statement of past accomplishments
- Diversity statement
- CV
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-doctoral researchers.
- Natural science researchers.
- Social science researchers.
- Researchers from any country.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a completed PhD before the fellowship start date.
- Projects without a Canadian host institution.
- Applications without a conservation practitioner mentor.
Eligible expenses
- Stipend support for the fellow.
- Travel and research costs.
- Conference travel when relevant to the research or training.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Institutional overhead costs.
- CPP contributions.
- Employment Insurance premiums.
- Other non-discretionary benefits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and interviews are held for shortlisted candidates.
- Selection is based on research merit, leadership, and the strength of the mentorship team.
- Results are announced after the review process.
- Fellows must complete the program requirements, including training retreats.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted as a single PDF, except referee letters.
- Fellows must attend two professional development retreats each year.
- Multiple awards may be held under certain conditions.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact proposed mentors early.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Liber Ero Fellowship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Liber Ero Fellowship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Liber Ero Fellowship Program?
This post-doctoral fellowship provides up to $90,000 per year for two years, plus an annual $15,000 travel and research budget. It supports conservation-focused research and training for early-career scientists working on issues relevant to Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Liber Ero Fellowship Program Funds up to $90,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program program?
To be eligible for the Liber Ero Fellowship Program program, you must:
Post-doctoral researchers only.
Based at a Canadian institution.
Research primarily in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Liber Ero Fellowship Program?
Applied conservation research relevant to Canada.
Research on emerging management challenges or conservation problems.
Collaborative projects with academic and conservation practitioner mentors.
Research with natural, social, or interdisciplinary methods.
Who can I contact for more information about the Liber Ero Fellowship Program?
You can contact Liber Ero Fellowship Program by email at info@liberero.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Liber Ero Fellowship Program available?
The Liber Ero Fellowship Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Liber Ero Fellowship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Liber Ero Fellowship Program is a Researchers And Facilities