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Due Oct 17, 2026

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (NSERC)

Direct application

$40,000

Eligibility

Field of study
Biology Life Sciences
Level of study
Graduate

About this scholarship

For doctoral students (or the PhD portion of an eligible joint program) whose research falls under NSERC's natural sciences and engineering mandate. Harmonized Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral award: $40,000 per year for up to 36 months.

Apply via the NSERC online system. Canadian institutions set earlier internal deadlines. Direct-to-agency deadline is October 17.

Essay questions

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What else to submit

  • Apply through the NSERC online system.
  • Canadian institutions may impose an earlier internal deadline.