POSTDOCTORAL: Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program, Fellowship for Applicant of All Nationalities, 2011

POSTDOCTORAL: Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program, Fellowship for Applicant of All Nationalities, 2011
The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program provides promising emerging scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned

Eligibility:

must have received a doctoral degree in the natural sciences or engineering from a recognized university within the past five years.
application will be accepted if you are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized university; however, you must expect to complete all requirements for your degree (including the thesis defense)
If you have withdrawn from the workforce and active research for maternity leave, or to raise a child for at least one year, after you received your doctorate, NSERC will extend the eligibility period to six years.
There are no restrictions on the nationality of applicants, but awards are subject to a citizenship quota: two-thirds of awards must be made to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Successful candidates who are not Canadians or permanent residents of Canada must satisfy Canadian immigration requirements. The Department of National Defence can consider applications from Canadian citizens only.