Tri-Council Awards and Scholarships (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
The Tri-Council, or Tri-Agencies, are Canada's three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's (CGRS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies.
2026-2027 Value: $27,000 for 12 months, non-renewable
2026-2027 Deadline: The deadline for CGRS M applications is December 1 before 7:00 pm CT.
For applicant eligibility and application instructions, please visit Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's.
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Doctoral (CGRS D) program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers. By providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, the program strives to foster impacts within and beyond the research environment.
2026-2027 Value: $40,000 annually for up to 36 months
2026-2027 Deadlines:
Through The University of Winnipeg: October 10, 2025
Directly to the agencies: October 17, 2025
For applicant eligibility and application instructions, please visit Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Doctoral.
The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) support high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.
For award value and application instructions visit Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements.