Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Doctoral
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Doctoral program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers. By providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, the program strives to foster impacts within and beyond the research environment.
Competitions
2026
October 2026 Competition
- Application deadlines:
- Directly to SSHRC: October 19, 2026 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- Through a Canadian institution: Contact your institution (often significantly earlier than the agency’s deadline)
- Value and duration: $40,000 per year for 3 years
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Upcoming webinar(s):
French
Monday, August 10, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST)English
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12.00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST)
Instructions
Associated supplements and joint initiatives
2025
October 2025 Competition
- Application deadlines:
- Directly to SSHRC: October 17, 2025 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- Through a Canadian institution: Contact your institution (often significantly earlier than the agency’s deadline)
- Value and duration: $40,000 per year for 3 years