2026 Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters Program): How To Apply

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship

Canada Government Research Grants: The Government of Canada through its Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), is offering research grants of up to $27,000 for Canada Graduate Research Scholarship

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The Canada Graduate Research Masters Scholarship is a scholarship in the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) administered by 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).

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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Canada Graduate Research Masters Scholarship Details

The CGRS M is a scholarship in the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) administered by 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 CRTAS aims to support the next generation of innovators by providing funding and high-quality research training, cultivating research skills, fostering creativity and empowering awardees to make significant contributions to Canada’s research ecosystem, economy and prosperity.

The CGRS M program supports up to 3,298 students annually in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies. The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the institutional level under the guidance of the three agencies. Students submit their application to the institution(s) at which they intend to hold their award using the Research Portal .

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Benefits

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship offers an annual grant of $27,000 for a period of 24 months.

Selection Criteria for Canada Graduate Research Masters Scholarship 2027

The merit review of CGRS M applications will be carried out by institutions with an allocation and will be based on the following evaluation criteria:

  • Academic excellence
  • Research potential
  • Personal characteristics and interpersonal skills

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • be a Canadian citizen, 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 date
  • be enrolled in, have applied for or will apply for full-time admission1 to an eligible  graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level that can be started within the eligible dates of the competition year at a Canadian institution with a CGRS M allocation
  • respect the internal deadline to apply for admission for your intended program of study—contact the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the selected Canadian institution(s) for more detailed information
  • have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application
    • either between 0 and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which you are requesting funding2, which may be one of the following:
      • a master’s program
      • a doctoral program that you are entering directly from a bachelor’s program without having ever been enrolled in any graduate programs (direct-entry)
      • a combined master’s-doctoral program
      • a master’s program that will transition to an eligible doctoral program, either before or after award activation, with no master’s degree conferred (fast-track)
      • a master’s program for which the degree requirements will be completed before the end of the award, allowing the award to continue into an eligible doctoral program
    • or between 4 and 12 months of full-time study (or full-time equivalent) in an eligible master’s program for which the degree requirements will be completed before activation of the award at that same institution, allowing it to be activated during the first 12 months of the subsequent doctoral program for which you are requesting funding
  • not have held or be currently holding a Master’s level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC
  • not have held or be currently holding an Indigenous Scholars Award and Supplement
  • have achieved a first-class average2, as determined by the host institution(s), in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent)
    • Note: Institutions may, at their discretion, accept CGRS M applications from individuals who have not obtained a first-class average; contact your proposed host institution(s) to determine their use of this eligibility criterion
  • submit a maximum of one postgraduate (master’s or doctoral) or postdoctoral application per academic year to either CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC

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How To Apply for Canada Graduate Research Scholarship

To apply for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: December 1st, 2026

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