The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) Program 2023 for doctoral study in Canada ($50,000 per year)

Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

The Government of Canada launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program in 2008 to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

Named after Major-General Georges P. Vanier, the first francophone Governor General of Canada, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) program helps Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students.

• Valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies
• Considers three equally weighted selection criteria: Academic Excellence, Research Potential, and Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)

Scope

Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually^Footnote1;
A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.

Value

$50,000 per year

Duration

3 years (non-renewable)

Scholarships are distributed equally between the three federal granting agencies:

• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Selection Criteria

• Academic Excellence
• Research Potential
• Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)

Timelines

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) Program 2022/2023