Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D)

Canada Scholarships

The harmonized federal doctoral scholarship that replaced the Vanier and CGS D programs. Up to 15% of awards may go to international students.

2. Funding breakdown

• $40,000 per year for 36 months, paid in instalments

3. Eligibility checklist

Who can apply

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons
• International students registered in a doctoral program at an eligible Canadian institution by the deadline
• No more than 36 months of full-time doctoral study by 31 December of the application year

Who cannot apply

• Holders of tenured or tenure-track academic positions
• Applicants who have already submitted three CGRS D applications

Internal deadlines, if any

Applicants registered at a Canadian institution with a quota apply through that institution — internal deadlines are often in September, well before the agency deadline.

4. How to apply

1. Check eligibility with your institution’s graduate studies office.
2. Prepare your application in ResearchNet / the agency portal.
3. Submit by your institution’s internal deadline, or directly to the agency by its deadline.

Official application page →

No application is taken on this site. Always apply with the provider.

5. Related listings

• Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship — 6 Nov 2026 · nominated applicants only
• UBC International Scholars Program — 15 Nov 2026 · 11:59pm Pacific

6. Source & verification note

Official source: crsng.canada.ca · sshrc-crsh.canada.ca. Last checked: 3 November 2026. Where a date is not yet published it is shown as TBC. Details can change — confirm on the official page before applying.