Fully Funded Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (CGRS-D) 2026 – $40,000/Year for PhD 

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Summary:

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D) is a prestigious, fully funded PhD scholarship offering $40,000 per year for up to 3 years. It supports outstanding researchers across health, engineering, sciences, and social sciences. International students can apply, but must already be enrolled in a PhD program at a Canadian institution. The scholarship is highly competitive and awarded based on academic excellence, research potential, and impact.

Scholarship Name

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D)

Host / University / Organization

Government of Canada
Administered by:

• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Level of Study

Doctoral (PhD)

Value / Benefits

• $40,000 per year
• Duration: 36 months (3 years)
• Can be held at eligible Canadian institutions
• Supports research, training, and development

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled in a PhD program
• Must have completed no more than 36 months of doctoral study
• International students must:
  • Be enrolled in a Canadian institution by the deadline
• Strong academic and research background required
• Open to multiple disciplines (health, engineering, social sciences, etc.)

Application Deadline

• Direct application: October 17, 2026
• Through institution: varies (often earlier)

How to Apply

• Apply through one of the agencies:
  • CIHR (ResearchNet)
  • NSERC (Online portal)
  • SSHRC (Online system)
• Or apply via your university

Additional Notes / Requirements

• Only ~15% of awards go to international students
• Highly competitive
• Results released: April 30
• Must already be in a PhD program (not for beginners)
• Up to 20% of awards can be used outside Canada (for eligible Canadians only)

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D)