ScholarshipsVanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2027
Fully FundedGovernmentPhD
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2027
Canada Government of Canada (administered by CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) Health research, Natural sciences & engineering, Social sciences & humanities
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Amount
CAD $50,000/year for 3 years
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
179 days left
Country
Canada
Awards
Approximately 167 per year (total across all three agencies)
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Provider
Government of Canada (administered by CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
Type
Government
Field of Study
Health research, Natural sciences & engineering, Social sciences & humanities
Awards Available
Approximately 167 per year (total across all three agencies)
Duration
3 years (PhD only)
Open To
Canadian and international students nominated by a Canadi...
GPA Requirement
First-class average (A or equivalent)
Language
English or French depending on host university
Age Limit
No strict age limit, but must be within first 20 months of PhD
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 15-20%
Results Announced
April for September start
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) programme aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students at Canadian universities. Named after the Right Honourable Georges P. Vanier, the programme provides $50,000 per year for three years to doctoral students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement. This is Canada's most prestigious and generous doctoral scholarship, open to both Canadian and international students.
- Annual stipend of CAD $50,000 for up to 3 years (one of the highest doctoral stipends globally), opportunity to conduct research at a Canadian university of your choice, access to the Vanier-Banting network of Canada's top scholars, enhanced career prospects in academia and beyond, opportunity to live and work in Canada during and after studies
- Academic excellence (first-class average)
- Research potential demonstrated through publications, presentations, or awards
- Leadership qualities shown through community engagement
Application Deadline (179 days left)
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Results Announced
April for September start
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