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Applications are open for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) 2027.

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral is one of Canada’s most prestigious government-funded doctoral research programmes. It supports outstanding researchers pursuing doctoral studies across health sciences, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.

The programme operates under Canada’s harmonized Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) and is jointly administered by three federal funding agencies:

• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

The objective is to develop the next generation of researchers, innovators and academic leaders in Canada and beyond.

Summary

• Programme Name: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) 2027
• Host Country: Canada
• Funding Organizations: CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC
• Study Level: Doctoral (PhD)
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Value: CAD $40,000 per year
• Duration: 36 Months
• Eligible Applicants: Canadian and Eligible International Doctoral Students
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Deadline: 17 October (Direct Agency Applications). Institutional deadlines vary.

About the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Doctoral)

The CGRS D programme was created to support high-calibre doctoral researchers and strengthen Canada’s research ecosystem.

The programme funds research across multiple disciplines and encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Recipients are given financial support to focus on research excellence, develop advanced research skills and contribute to global innovation.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• CAD $40,000 annually
• Funding for up to 36 months
• Opportunities to conduct high-level research
• Access to leading research institutions
• International research collaboration opportunities
• Enhanced academic and professional recognition.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Protected persons under Canadian law
• International students who are already enrolled in an eligible doctoral programme at a Canadian institution at the time of application.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must generally:

• Be applying for funding toward a doctoral degree
• Meet the doctoral study month requirements established by the programme
• Demonstrate strong academic excellence
• Demonstrate significant research potential
• Meet agency-specific requirements according to their field of study.

Eligibility is assessed partly based on the number of months already completed in the doctoral programme by 31 December of the application year.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated using three major components:

Academic Excellence

Assessors evaluate transcripts, awards and academic achievements.

Research Potential

Assessors examine research experience, publications, presentations and scholarly contributions.

Leadership and Impact

Applicants are assessed on leadership experiences, community involvement and broader societal impact.

Required Documents

Applicants may be required to prepare:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research proposal
• Academic transcripts
• Reference assessments
• Personal statements
• Leadership evidence
• Supporting documents requested by the relevant agency.

Requirements vary slightly according to CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC streams.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1

Determine which agency aligns with your field of study (CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC).

Step 2

Confirm whether you must apply through your university or directly through an agency.

Step 3

Check your university’s internal deadline because many institutions close applications weeks before the federal deadline.

Step 4

Prepare your research proposal and supporting documents.

Step 5

Complete the application on the appropriate application platform.

Step 6

Submit all reference assessments and required documents before the deadline.

Step 7

Wait for the official results announcement.

Important Dates

• Competition Opens: Usually during the summer period.
• Direct Agency Application Deadline: 17 October.
• Institutional Deadlines: Vary by university and are often earlier.
• Results Announcement: Around April each year.

Related Opportunities

• McGill University Mastercard Scholarship in Canada 2027 | Fully Funded
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Fully Funded
• Ireland Fellowship Programme 2027–28

Official Application Link

Final Note from AK Travels LTD

One of the biggest mistakes applicants make is waiting for the federal deadline.

At AK Travels LTD, we strongly encourage applicants to check their university’s internal deadline immediately because many institutions close applications several weeks before the official agency deadline.

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