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).
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
For more information visit: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/cgrsd-besrd_eng.asp
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)
Results Announced:
April 30
Transcript Requirements:
- Students applying to the CGRS-D program through Nipissing University must request official transcripts from all institutions, including Nipissing University.