At a glance
- Offered by: Government of Canada (NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR)
- Worth: CAD 40,000 a year for up to three years
- Levels: Doctorate
- Deadline: Applications go through your Canadian university, usually in the autumn
Who can apply
- Registered in a doctoral programme at an eligible Canadian institution by the application deadline
- International students may apply; a share of awards is set aside for them
- Strong research record and potential
How to apply
- Enrol in an eligible Canadian doctoral programme
- Check your university's internal deadline, which is earlier than the federal one
- Apply through the relevant research council portal with your university's support
A word from our counsellors
Competitive scholarships reward a clear story: what you have done, what you will study and what you will do with it. Start your essays at least six weeks before the deadline and ask someone who knows the scholarship to read them.
Always check the provider's official website for the current round. Details can change between years.