The 2026 Canada Graduate Research Scholarship is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About Canada Graduate Research Scholarship
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: September 26, 2025
- Application Deadline: December 01, 2025
- Category: Postgraduate
Masters
The CGRS M is a scholarship in the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The CRTAS aims to support the next generation of innovators by providing funding and high-quality research training, cultivating research skills, fostering creativity and empowering awardees to make significant contributions to Canada’s research ecosystem, economy and prosperity.
Benefits of Canada Graduate Research Scholarship
- $27,000 CAD for 12 months (non-renewable)
- Opportunity to focus fully on research without financial constraints
- Professional development and contribution to Canada’s research ecosystem
- Special supplements: Indigenous Scholars Supplement (up to $5,000) and reserved awards for Black student researchers
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Be enrolled in or applying for full-time admission to a research-oriented master’s program in Canada
- Have completed 0–12 months of graduate-level studies in the target program
- Hold a first-class academic average in the last two years of full-time study
- Ensure the program involves significant research (thesis, dissertation, or scholarly publication)
- Not have previously held a Master’s-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC
Application Date and Process
- Apply via the Research Portal
- Prepare a Canadian Common CV
- Contact your chosen institution for internal deadlines
- Submit your application by the official deadline
Application Deadline
01 December, 2025
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