Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- ResearchNet application form (or NSERC/SSHRC online system equivalent)
- Canadian Common CV (CCV)
- Official, up-to-date transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies (completed and ongoing), including a copy of the legend/key. Must show current Fall term registration if applicable.
- CGRS D Timeline for Doctoral Studies Form (to be included with transcripts)
- Research project summary / Research proposal
- Research Contributions (maximum one page)
- Two sponsor assessments / Letters of reference/appraisal
- Proof of citizenship (mandatory for all applicants)
- CGRS D Confirmation of Scientific Area form
- Training Expectations (for CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, typically 2 pages)
- Special Circumstances (optional, maximum 1 page)
- Self-Declaration of No Institutional Affiliation with a Quota (optional, for direct applicants)
- CGRS D Indigenous Attestation Form (optional, for Indigenous applicants)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Q.Is the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship still active?
No, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program has been discontinued and replaced by the harmonized Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) program as part of the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS). The last Vanier CGS competition concluded with results in April/May 2025.
Q.What is the scholarship value and duration for the CGRS D program?
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) is valued at $40,000 CAD per year for three years (36 months) and is non-renewable. This totals $120,000 CAD for the entire duration of the award.
Q.Can international students apply for the CGRS D scholarship?
Yes, international students are eligible to apply for the CGRS D program. However, they must be registered in a doctoral program of study at an eligible Canadian institution by the application deadline. Up to 15% of the awards are allocated to international applicants.
Q.How do I apply for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D)?
You typically apply through your chosen Canadian university, which must have a CGRS D quota. You need to contact the university's graduate faculty, complete the online application through the relevant Tri-Agency portal (ResearchNet for CIHR, NSERC Online System for NSERC, or SSHRC Web-based Forms for SSHRC), and submit all required documents by your institution's internal deadline. Canadian citizens or permanent residents studying abroad may, in some cases, apply directly to the agencies.