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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's (CIHR, NSERC & SSHRC)
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's Program (CGRS M) supports Canadian students in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada's three federal granting agencies. This program was formerly known as the CGS M Program.
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The Tri-Agencies
The Tri-Agencies refer to the three federal granting agencies that support research in Canada:
- CIHR the Canadian Institutes for Health Research
- NSERC the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- SSHRC the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
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Candidate Eligibility:
International students are not eligible to apply. |
Tri-agency Sessions
- Sessions will be listed here in July 2025
- Interested candidates are welcome to watch last year's CGSM
SFU Graduate Studies Sessions
- Sessions will be listed here in July 2025
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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 applicationApplications are completed in the and include a (CCV). The portal opens in September. Candidates can start completing a CCV anytime. Use our CGRS Master's Applicant Worklist as a guide. Also, you may be eligible for supplements and initiatives, which you can self-identify and apply for directly within the application. Download our CGRS-M Applicant Worklist 鈫�
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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. |
Competition Timeline (2025)
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Student deadline to submit the full application on Research Portal. If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, applications must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. (PST) the following business day. |
| 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 |
CGRS Master's Acceptance & Setup Process at SFU
1. Accept Award in Research Portal
- Awardees must accept within 21 days of receiving the award offer.
- Awardees must read the for terms and conditions.
2. Notice of Award Sent to SFU
- SFU automatically receives your Notice of Award after you accept your award.
- Masters level award winners do not need to complete/send 1st installment forms.
3. SFU Sets Up Award Record
- Graduate award staff creates and sends an award payment offer through the Graduate Awards System.
- If you are new to SFU you will receive the offer approximately 1 month prior to your start term.
4. Accept SFU Payment Offer
- You must accept the award in SFU's system to receive payment. Notify the award team if you plan to change your start term.
5. Receive Payments
- Awards are paid according to the timing and process outlined on Payment & Policies