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Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's (CIHR, NSERC & SSHRC)
The Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's Program (CGSM) supports Canadian students in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada's three federal granting agencies.
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The Tri-Agencies
- the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR)
- the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
- the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
See Award Application Tips to learn more about the application process for External/Government Funded Awards.
Deadline to Apply: Award Value: |
Candidate Eligibility:
International students are not eligible to apply. |
Drop In Sessions
- Thursday, November 7 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PT) |
- Wednesday, November 13 (in French) | 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (PT) |
- Friday, November 15 | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (PT) |
- Tuesday, November 19 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (PT) |
- Thursday, November 21 (in French) | 10:00 AM - 12 PM (PT) | (With NSERC and SSHRC staff only)
Participants should watch the in advance.
Canadian Graduate Scholarships
Undertaking SSHRC research?
Consider applying to the annual SSHRC Storyteller's competition, where you may receive $3,000, attend the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, and possibly present at the SSHRC Impact Awards.
How to Apply
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Check eligibilityConfirm that you meet all the criteria below before you apply. Check that your research meets general guidelines for subject matter. |
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Review evaluation criteriaApplications are adjudicated, and available funds awarded, through a merit review process. |
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Prepare your applicationUse our CGSM Applicant Worklist as a guide.Download our CGSM Applicant Worklist → |
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Complete your applicationFollow the application instructions.Complete applications must be submitted no later than December 1st. No late applications will be accepted. |
For samples of winning applications, visit our Document Library&²Ô²ú²õ±è;→
Note: only currently enrolled grad student have access.
Competition Timeline (2024)
before 08:00 PM (EST) | 05:00 PM (Vancouver time) - If the deadline falls on a weekend or on a federal holiday, applications must be submitted by the following business day before 8:00 pm (ET). |
Student deadline to submit the full application on Research Portal. |
February |
University Scholarship Selection Committee (USSC) deadline to make final decisions |
March | Tri-agencies approve university nominations |
April 1 | Students can access their application status on the Research Portal |