Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship provides funding to doctoral students at Canadian universities to attract and retain world-class doctoral students.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies - confirm on official site
Country
CanadaAbout the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health.
The program is administered by Canada's three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota to host Vanier scholars. The institution must have received a quota from the granting agencies to submit nominations for the competition.
The scholarship is valued at 50,000 CAD per year for three years. It is intended to support doctoral students during their studies at Canadian institutions.
The selection process is highly competitive and involves a rigorous review by selection committees. Candidates are evaluated based on academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
High financial value of 50,000 CAD per year
Recognition as a top-tier doctoral researcher
Support from Canada's three main federal research agencies
Opportunity to conduct research at leading Canadian universities
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
6 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Check if your proposed Canadian institution has a Vanier CGS quota
Contact the university to express interest and understand their internal deadline
Prepare the application materials as per the agency guidelines
Submit the application through the ResearchNet portal
The university reviews and selects nominees to forward to the federal granting agencies
Application Timeline
Varies by university
Institutional nomination
Internal deadlines are set by individual institutions
Varies - confirm on official site
National deadline
Deadline for universities to submit nominations to the agencies
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Start the process early by contacting the faculty of graduate studies at your target university
Ensure your leadership statement clearly links your experiences to your research goals
Select referees who can speak specifically to your research potential and leadership
Review the specific evaluation criteria for your relevant granting agency (CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC)
Follow the internal deadlines set by your university, which are earlier than the national deadline
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
No, you must be nominated by a Canadian institution that has a quota.
The scholarship is valued at 50,000 CAD per year for three years.
The program covers health research, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around Varies - confirm on official site. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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