Government of Canada Tri-Agency · Canada

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Doctoral (CGRS D)

Federal doctoral research scholarship supporting high-calibre researchers across health, natural sciences/engineering and social sciences/humanities.

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DestinationCanada

Degree levelPhD

FundingResearch Funding

Deadline17 October 2026

Eligibility at a glance

Pakistan eligibility Conditional

Nationality International applicants can be eligible if registered in a doctoral programme at an eligible Canadian institution by the deadline; agency rules apply

Minimum qualification Doctoral student/applicant meeting agency eligibility and months-of-study limits

Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected

Prerequisite background Research background appropriate to CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC mandate

Eligible fields of study Health research; natural sciences/engineering; social sciences/humanities

Work experience Not required

Age limit No general age limit

English / language Host institution requirements

Admission required first Yes

Nomination required Conditional

Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply

What the scholarship covers

Tuition Not a tuition waiver

Stipend CAD 40,000 per year for three years under current award value

Travel support Research use subject to award rules

Insurance Not a separate standard benefit

Other benefits Prestigious federal doctoral research support

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Verification & official source

Last verified: 8 August 2026

Deadline confidence: Course-specific

Agency/institution deadlines can differ; federal competition occurs in October 2026. International eligibility is narrower than for Canadian citizens/PRs.

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