Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

Government of Canada (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)

Amount: $50,000/year
Deadline: November 1
Level: graduate, phd
Renewable: Yes

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About

Prestigious scholarship for doctoral students demonstrating leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in health research, natural sciences and/or engineering research, and social sciences and/or humanities research.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: Canadian, Permanent Resident, International
  • GPA: A- or equivalent
  • Nominated by a Canadian institution
  • First doctoral degree

Required Materials

  • Research proposal
  • CV
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of reference
  • Institutional nomination

Timeline

Institutional deadlines vary, typically September-October. National deadline November 1. Results announced March-April.

Tips

Start early, secure strong institutional nomination, and clearly articulate your research's impact and your leadership potential.