Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) 2026 | $6,000 Research Abroad Funding for Canadian Graduate Scholars

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Summary 

The CGS-MSFSS provides up to $6,000 to current Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) or Vanier CGS holders to undertake 2–6 months of research at an international institution. The funding supports travel and living costs and helps Canadian graduate students build global research collaborations. Applicants must remain enrolled at their Canadian university and return to complete their degree. Applications go through the home institution first before the agency deadlines (June 10 & October 10). This is not a standalone scholarship—you must already hold a CGS or Vanier award to qualify.

Scholarship Name

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)

Host / Organization

Government of Canada (via CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) – research period at a foreign institution

Level of Study

Master’s & PhD (supplement for existing CGS/Vanier holders)

Value / Benefits

• Up to $6,000 (non-renewable)

• Covers:

  • Travel

  • Accommodation

  • Living expenses

  • Visa & insurance

• Duration: 2 to 6 months abroad

Eligibility Criteria

You must:

• Hold an active CGS (Master’s/PhD) or Vanier CGS

• Be enrolled at a Canadian university during the research period

• Conduct research abroad that aligns with your graduate thesis

• Return to Canada to complete your degree

• Not have received this supplement before

Application Deadline

• Agency deadlines: 10 June & 10 October

• Institutional deadline: set by your Canadian university (earlier)

How to Apply

1. Apply through your Canadian university’s graduate studies office

2. Provide:

   • Research proposal (max 2 pages)

   • Budget

   • Supervisor support letters (home & host)

3. The university nominates selected candidates to the agency

Duration / Start Date

• Must begin after the application deadline

• Within 1 year of award notification

Additional Notes / Requirements

• About 250 awards yearly

• First-come, first-served after institutional nomination

• Research costs must be funded separately

• Host supervisor must be a full-time researcher

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS)

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