Government of Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral 2027 (Fully Funded)
About the Funding Body
The Government of Canada, through its three federal research agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), is one of the world’s leading supporters of scientific research. The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) aims to attract and support outstanding researchers by providing generous funding to conduct high-quality doctoral research at eligible Canadian or international institutions.
Scholarship: Government of Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral 2027
Organization Name: Government of Canada
Location: Canada (and eligible international institutions under specific conditions)
Opportunity Type: Fully Funded PhD Scholarship
Opportunity Details
Degree Level: PhD / Doctoral Degree
Fields of Study: All subjects, including Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Research.
Funding Value: CAD $40,000 per year for up to 36 months.
Funding Agencies: CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC (depending on research discipline).
Eligible Nationalities: Open to all nationalities, including international students.
Host Institutions: Eligible Canadian universities or approved international institutions.
Benefits
Stable annual funding covering living expenses.
Ability to focus fully on doctoral research.
Opportunity to work with leading academic supervisors.
Strong enhancement of academic and professional career prospects.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be enrolled in or applying to a research-based doctoral program.
Must not have completed more than 36 months of full-time doctoral study by December 31 of the application year.
Must not have previously held a doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, or the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
Only one Tri-Agency (CGRS) application is permitted per academic year.
Application Process
Select the appropriate funding agency according to the research field.
Prepare the required documents, including a research proposal, academic transcripts, Canadian Common CV (CCV), and letters of reference.
Submit the application through the Canadian institution (if quota-based) or directly through the funding agency’s online system.
Pay close attention to institutional deadlines, which may be earlier than agency deadlines.