Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D) 2027
Canada's flagship federal doctoral scholarship from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC for PhD students at Canadian institutions: CAD 40,000 per year for three years.
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D) is a flagship federal scholarship program administered by Canada's three federal granting agencies — the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). It supports outstanding doctoral students pursuing full-time research degrees at eligible Canadian institutions, providing stable multi-year funding across all research disciplines.
CAD 40,000 per year for 36 months (3 years), administered through CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. Fully funded doctoral award.
- International students enrolled in a PhD programme at a Canadian institution
- A maximum of 36 months of full-time doctoral study completed by December 31 of the application year
- Applicants apply through an eligible Canadian institution — institutional nomination and internal deadlines may apply
- CAD 40,000 per year for 36 months (3 years)
- Stable federal funding from Canada's three granting agencies across all research disciplines