Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master’s (CGRS M)

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

A master's scholarship for outstanding graduate students in natural sciences or engineering. Applications are due by December 1.

Who can apply

Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and international students enrolled in a doctoral program at an eligible Canadian institution. Applicants must have completed no more than 36 months of full-time equivalent study in their doctoral program by December 31 of the applic

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Full funding for tuition and living expenses
Flexibility to seek best research mentors
Contribution to world-class research capacity

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Funding

CAD 40k – CAD 40k

Deadline

December 1, 2026

Opens

July 15, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Must have completed no more than 36 months of full-time equivalent study in the doctoral program by December 31 of the application year.
Can apply to only one CRTAS program per academic year through CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC.
Can apply a maximum of three times to the CGRS D program.
Cannot have already received a doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC (including a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship).
If receiving an award from CIHR or NSERC, cannot hold a tenure or tenure-track appointment or be on leave from such an appointment concurrently.
International students are eligible with up to 15% of awards reserved for internationals enrolled in a doctoral program at an eligible Canadian institution.

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master’s (CGRS M)

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