September 24, 2026

CIHR Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral

Direct application

$40,000

Eligibility

School
McMaster University
Field of study
Health Professions
Level of study
Graduate

About this scholarship

Doctoral students pursuing health-related research may apply through McMaster for the CIHR Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Doctoral. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and international students enrolled in their doctoral program at McMaster. Applicants must meet CIHR limits on months of doctoral study completed.

The award is valued at $40,000 per year for 36 months.

Applications are submitted through CIHR ResearchNet following McMaster's internal competition timeline. Selected applications are forwarded to CIHR within the university's assigned quota.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • CIHR ResearchNet application
  • Applications are subject to McMaster's internal competition and quota; selected applications are forwarded to CIHR.