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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
Check eligibilityConfirm that you meet all the criteria below before you apply. Check that your research meets general guidelines for subject matter. |
Review evaluation criteriaApplications are adjudicated, and available funds awarded, through a merit review process. |
Prepare your applicationUse our CGSM Applicant Worklist as a guide.Download our CGSM Applicant Worklist → |
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 |