Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Doctoral Study in Canada

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Doctoral Study in Canada

The Government of Canada launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program in 2008 to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

Scope

Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annuallyFootnote1;

A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.

Value

$50,000 per year

Duration

3 years (non-renewable)

Scholarships are distributed equally between the three federal granting agencies:

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Eligibility

Citizenship:

Canadian citizens

Permanent residents of Canada

Foreign citizens

Areas of research:

Health research

Natural sciences and/or engineering

Social sciences and humanities

Nomination process

Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota* to host Vanier scholars. Candidates should only seek a nomination from the institution at which they want to study.

*The term “quota” refers to the maximum number of nominations an institution can forward to the national competition.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Doctoral Study in Canada

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