Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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**Identify a Nominating Institution:** Research Canadian universities with a CGRS D quota and identify the institution where you intend to pursue your doctoral studies.
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**Contact Graduate Faculty:** Inform the faculty of graduate studies at your chosen university of your intent to apply for the CGRS D. Universities often have internal screening processes and deadlines (which are significantly earlier than the federal deadlines, typically in August or September).
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**Complete Online Application:** Access and complete the CGRS D application form through the relevant Tri-Agency portal: ResearchNet (for CIHR), NSERC Online System (for NSERC), or SSHRC Web-based Forms portal (for SSHRC).
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**Prepare Documents:** Gather and prepare all required application materials, including your Canadian Common CV (CCV), official transcripts, research proposal, and arrange for two sponsors to submit their assessments.
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**Submit to Institution (or Directly to Agency):** Submit your complete application package to your nominating institution by their internal deadline. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who completed a Canadian degree but are studying abroad, you may be eligible to apply directly to the federal agencies (typically by mid-October).
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**University Review and Nomination:** The institution will review internal applications and forward selected nominations to the appropriate federal granting agency.
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**Agency Review and Notification:** The federal granting agencies will conduct a national review and evaluation of nominations. Anticipated notification of results is typically in April of the following year.
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.