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Sponsor: SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC
Deadline
Nov 09, 2025
Amount
$50,000 per year for 3 years
Number of awards
165 per year
Eligibility
A student has to: be chosen by a Canadian university with a Vanier CGS quota; be soliciting support to pursue their first PhD (or equivalent); be pursuing doctoral studies (or a combined masters/PhD degree), or have not already earned a scholarship or fellowship from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR to undertake or complete a doctoral degree or combined masters/PhD degree; not be pursuing a degree program that combines undergraduate and graduate degrees; and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student eligible for nomination for a Vanier CGS.
Details
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program attracts and retains world-class doctoral students by granting them a significant financial award to support them during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars exhibit leadership skills and a high criterion of scholarly accomplishment in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields.
Perks
This level of funding will provide successful candidates with significant freedom to pursue and complete doctoral studies that will lead to the growth of the global knowledge base.
Host Country
Canada