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Canada Graduate Research Scholarships

The Government of Canada invites applications for the prestigious Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Doctoral (CGRS D) Program for the 2025/26 academic year. This national-level scholarship supports outstanding doctoral students across all disciplines and is administered by the CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC.

To be eligible for the Research Scholarships Program, applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution by Fall 2025.

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The Government of Canada is the federal administration of the country, responsible for national governance, policymaking, and public services across all provinces and territories. It operates through three branches: the Executive (headed by the Prime Minister), the Legislative (Parliament), and the Judicial. The government funds and supports a wide range of programs and initiatives in areas such as health, education, innovation, and research.

Application Deadline: September 9, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Government of Canada / UBC (for UBC applicants)

  • Department: Varies by applicant’s discipline and host institution

  • Course Level: Doctoral (PhD)

  • Award: $40,000 per year for three years

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: Canadian, Permanent Resident, and International (with conditions)

  • The award can be taken in: Canada

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries:

    • Canadian citizens

    • Permanent residents of Canada

    • International students (must be enrolled in a Canadian doctoral program at time of application)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is open to any discipline funded by CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Be enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution by Fall 2025 (for international applicants)

    • Submit a complete application by the internal institutional deadline (UBC: September 9, 2025, 12:00 PM PT)

    • Choose the appropriate granting agency based on their research area (CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC)

    • Submit official, up-to-date transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

    • Meet the detailed eligibility conditions outlined on the CGRS D program page

How to Apply

  1. Confirm Eligibility: Review the criteria on the CGRS D program page.

  2. Select Granting Agency: Choose CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC based on your research area.

  3. Institutional Application: If applying through UBC, complete the application by September 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT.

  4. Prepare Documents: Include official transcripts, reference letters, and any additional materials required.

  5. Apply Online: Use the appropriate portal linked to your granting agency.

  6. Follow Up: Ensure your referees submit their assessments and your transcripts are complete and valid.

Note: Applicants to the CGRS D will automatically be considered for the UBC Affiliated Fellowships – Doctoral competition. To be considered for specific criteria-based awards, submit the additional checklist available here.

Benefits

  • Value: $40,000 per year for three years

  • Purpose: To allow students to focus entirely on their doctoral research and studies

  • Recognition: National-level scholarship from Canada’s top three research councils

  • Additional Consideration: Automatic eligibility for UBC’s Affiliated Fellowships – Doctoral competition

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