ScholarshipsVanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Fully FundedGovernmentPhD
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Canada Government of Canada (administered by CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) Health research, Natural sciences & engineering, Social sciences & humanities
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Amount
$50,000 CAD/year for 3 years
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
179 days left
Country
Canada
Awards
Approximately 167 per year (total across all three agencies)
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Provider
Government of Canada (administered by CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
Type
Government
Field of Study
Health research, Natural sciences & engineering, Social sciences & humanities
Awards Available
Approximately 167 per year (total across all three agencies)
Duration
3 years (PhD only)
Open To
Canadian and international students nominated by a Canadi...
GPA Requirement
First-class average (A or equivalent)
Language
English or French depending on host university
Age Limit
No strict age limit, but must be within first 20 months of PhD
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 15-20%
Results Announced
April for September start
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program attracts and retains world-class doctoral students at Canadian universities. Worth $50,000 per year for three years, it is one of the most prestigious and generous doctoral awards globally. The scholarship is open to both Canadian and international students across three federal granting agencies: CIHR (health), NSERC (natural sciences and engineering), and SSHRC (social sciences and humanities).
- $50,000 CAD per year for three years — one of the most generous doctoral scholarships globally
- No tuition offset — the entire amount is for personal and research expenses
- Prestigious recognition that enhances academic and career profile
- Access to the Vanier-Banting Secretariat events and leadership development opportunities
- Networking with Canada's top doctoral researchers across all disciplines
- Flexibility to pursue research at any eligible Canadian university
- Possibility of combining with other awards (subject to university policy)
- Academic excellence (first-class average)
- Research potential demonstrated through publications, presentations, or awards
- Leadership qualities shown through community engagement
Application Deadline (179 days left)
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Results Announced
April for September start
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