Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2024 for Doctoral Study in Canada for National and International Students

Named after Major-General Georges P. Vanier, the first francophone Governor General of Canada, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program helps Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students. Valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies. The Programme considers three equally weighted selection criteria: Academic Excellence, Research Potential, and Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)

Vanier CGS Overview

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.

Scope

Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually

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)

Program Timelines

July – November 2023           Applicants seek a nominating institution, prepare and submit application package.

Internal Deadline (varies)      Deadline to submit application to the nominating institution. Contact nominating institution for specific date.

November 1, 2023 (20:00 EDT)         Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program.

November 2023 – March 2024           Review and evaluation of nominations.

Early April 2024         Anticipated notification of results. Nominees will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.

May 1, 2024, or September 1, 2024, or January 1, 2025       Payments begin.

Features

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both 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.

Eligibility

Citizenship:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Foreign citizens

Areas of research:

• Health research
• Natural sciences and/or engineering
• Social sciences and humanities

Apply Here: https://vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html