The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Doctoral (CGRS-D) program is a federal program of scholarships awarded through national competitions by the granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
Value:
$40,000
per year
Application deadlines:
October 17, 2025
(directly to appropriate agency, if not currently registered at a Canadian institution with a quota)
October 23, 2025
(through Canadian institution with a quota, if currently registered at Nipissing University)
Duration:
up to 36 months
Tenure:
Canadian institutions only
How to Apply:
- CIHR—apply direct to agency if currently registered at Nipissing University
- NSERC—apply through Nipissing University if currently registered at Nipissing University
- SSHRC—apply through Nipissing University if currently registered at Nipissing University
Application forms:
- CIHR: ResearchNET
- NSERC: On-line System
- SSHRC: On-line System
Results Announced:
April 30th
For more information visit: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/cgrsd-besrd_eng.asp
Transcript Requirements:
- Students applying to the CGRS-D program through Nipissing University must request official transcripts from all institutions, including Nipissing University.