Overview
PhD / Doctoral Degree
Joint doctoral programs such as MD/PhD, JD/PhD, MSc/PhD, MA/PhD, MBA/PhD (with a strong research component) are also eligible.
Description
PhD / Doctoral Degree
Joint doctoral programs such as MD/PhD, JD/PhD, MSc/PhD, MA/PhD, MBA/PhD (with a strong research component) are also eligible.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the CGRS D, applicants must:
Be enrolled in or applying to a research-based doctoral program
Have completed no more than 36 months of full-time doctoral study by December 31 of the application year
Not have previously held:
A doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Submit only one CGRS/tri-agency scholarship application per academic year
International applicants must be: Enrolled at an eligible Canadian institution by the application deadline
The doctoral program must include: A thesis, dissertation, or major research project evaluated at the institutional levelA
Additional Information
Degree Level
PhD / Doctoral Degree
Joint doctoral programs such as MD/PhD, JD/PhD, MSc/PhD, MA/PhD, MBA/PhD (with a strong research component) are also eligible.
Available Subjects
The CGRS Doctoral Scholarship supports a wide range of disciplines, including:
Health Sciences (CIHR)
Natural Sciences
Engineering
Technology
Mathematics
Environmental Sciences
Social Sciences
Humanities
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research
Applicants must apply through the funding agency (CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC) that best aligns with their research area.
Benefits
Successful applicants receive:
$40,000 per year
Duration: up to 36 months (3 years)
Funding can be held at:
Eligible Canadian universities
Eligible international institutions (conditions apply)
Allows scholars to:
Focus fully on research
Work with top research supervisors
Build strong academic and professional networks
Enhances career prospects in academia, industry, and policy sectors
Eligible Nationalities
Open to all nationalities
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and international students are eligible
Up to 15% of awards are reserved for international students
Canadian applicants may hold the award outside Canada (up to 20% of total awards)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CGRS D, applicants must:
Be enrolled in or applying to a research-based doctoral program
Have completed no more than 36 months of full-time doctoral study by December 31 of the application year
Not have previously held:
A doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Submit only one CGRS/tri-agency scholarship application per academic year
International applicants must be: Enrolled at an eligible Canadian institution by the application deadline
The doctoral program must include: A thesis, dissertation, or major research project evaluated at the institutional levelA
Application Procedure
The CGRS Doctoral application process involves several steps:
Choose the Correct Agency
CIHR (Health-related research)
NSERC (Natural sciences & engineering)
SSHRC (Social sciences & humanities)
Prepare Required Documents
Research proposal
Academic transcripts
Canadian Common CV
Letters of reference
Submit Application
Through your Canadian institution (if it has a quota), or
Directly to the funding agency via its online system
Deadlines
Institutional deadlines: Often earlier (check with your university)
Agency deadline: October 17
Results announced: By April 30
Selection Process
Institutional review (if applicable)
Final review by agency-specific expert committees
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Is the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Doctoral fully funded? Yes, the CGRS Doctoral Scholarship provides $40,000 per year for up to three years, making it one of the most generous PhD scholarships in Canada.
Can international students apply for the CGRS Doctoral Scholarship? Yes, international students are eligible, but they must be enrolled in an eligible Canadian institution, and only a limited number of awards are available to non-Canadians.
What is the deadline for the CGRS Doctoral Scholarship? The main agency deadline is October 17, but applicants applying through a university must follow earlier institutional deadlines.
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