The Government of Canada, through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and other federal granting agencies, is inviting applications for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters) Program.
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (CGRS M) provides a grant of $27,000 per year to support outstanding graduate students in developing advanced research skills and contributing to Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Government of Canada
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $27,000 Grant per Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters) Program supports up to 3,298 students annually across a wide range of academic disciplines. The scholarship is jointly administered by Canada’s three major federal research funding 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 (SSHRC).
The program forms part of the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS), an initiative designed to develop the next generation of researchers and innovators. Through financial support and high-quality research training, the scholarship helps students strengthen their research capabilities, foster innovation and creativity, and make meaningful contributions to Canada’s research environment, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters), applicants must:
- Be:
- A Canadian citizen, or
- A Permanent Resident of Canada, or
- A Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) as of the application deadline
- Be enrolled in, have applied for, or intend to apply for full-time admission to an eligible graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGRS M allocation
- Meet the admission application deadline of the intended institution
- Have completed, as of December 31 of the application year:
- Between 0 and 12 months of full-time study (or equivalent) in the program for which funding is requested, including:
- A master’s program
- A direct-entry doctoral program from a bachelor’s degree
- A combined master’s-doctoral program
- A fast-track master’s-to-doctoral program
- A master’s program that transitions into an eligible doctoral program without conferral of a master’s degree
- A master’s program whose requirements will be completed before the award period begins, allowing continuation into an eligible doctoral program
- Or between 4 and 12 months of full-time study in an eligible master’s program that transitions directly into a doctoral program at the same institution
- Between 0 and 12 months of full-time study (or equivalent) in the program for which funding is requested, including:
- Not have previously held or currently hold:
- A master’s-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC
- An Indigenous Scholars Award and Supplement
- Have achieved a first-class average, as determined by the host institution, in each of the last two completed years of study
- Submit a maximum of one postgraduate or postdoctoral application per academic year to either CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters) will receive:
- $27,000 Annual Grant
- Funding Support for Up to 24 Months
- Access to High-Quality Research Training
- Opportunity to Develop Advanced Research Skills
- Support for Academic and Professional Growth
- Participation in Canada’s Research and Innovation Ecosystem
Selection Criteria
Applications for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters) will be assessed based on:
- Academic Excellence
- Research Potential
- Personal Characteristics
- Interpersonal Skills
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form
- Academic Records and Supporting Documents Required by the Chosen Institution
- Any Additional Documents Requested Through the Research Portal
How to Apply
To apply for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters) 2027:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Complete an application through the Research Portal
- Submit applications to up to three eligible Canadian institutions
- Ensure all supporting documents are uploaded as required
- Review the official application instructions before submission
- Submit your completed application before the deadline
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2026, before 8:00 PM ET
- Kindly wait for feedback from the relevant institution regarding the outcome of your application
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