NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship - Doctoral

The NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Doctoral (PGS D) program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in an eligible doctoral program (see Eligibility Criteria for Students and Fellows) in the natural sciences or engineering. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields.

Applications to the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral (CGS D) award will automatically be considered for a PGS-D. The CGS-D is offered to the top-ranked applicants; the next tier of meritorious applicants will be offered the PGS-D award.

PGS-D Value: $21,000 per year for three years

Application Deadline (directly to NSERC): October 17, 2022

Application Deadline (Nipissing University internal deadline): November 1, 2022

Application Forms: NSERC On-line System

Please refer to the Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral Program website for information on eligibility, program of study, selection process, and more.