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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral
by CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 PhD 🌍 Canada
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
CAD 40,000/year up to 3 y
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
Institutional deadline varies
Level
PhD
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

✨ Should I Apply?

Instant Application Intelligence

60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
CAD 40,000/year up to 3 years
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
Canada
🏛️
Provider
CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC
🎓
Level
PhD
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
Institutional deadline varies
Successor to the Vanier CGS; prestigious doctoral fellowship for top Canadian PhD students.
Who Should Apply
Doctoral students nominated by a Canadian institution
Education Level
PhD
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage
Tags
PhDGovernmentResearchStudy in Canada
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
CAD 40,000/year up to 3 years
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2-3 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2-3 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via official government portal or embassy 3. Submit required documents 4. Academic review 5. Interview (if required) 6. Award notification
Secure university nomination and emphasise research and leadership
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via official government portal or embassy
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit required documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (if required)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
Institutional deadline varies
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
Institutional deadline varies
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; research potential and publications; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
CAD 40,000/year up to 3 years
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Doctoral students nominated by a Canadian institution
The scholarship provides: CAD 40,000/year up to 3 years — Full tuition coverage
The application deadline is: Institutional deadline varies. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2-3 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Last updated: 2026-05-31
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