Canada Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 (Doctoral) | Step-by-Step Guide

The Government of Canada has opened applications for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 for domestic and international students.

The Government of Canada Research Scholarship offers a $40,000 grant per year for doctoral students to research at top Canadian institutions.

In this post, you will find more information about the scholarship, its eligibility requirements, and application procedure for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship.

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Canada
• Study Abroad: Study in Canada 
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: $40,000 Grant per year
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: October 17, 2025.

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Doctoral) Details:

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Doctoral (CGRS D) program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers, and researchers.

The CGRS-D program supports and promotes research excellence in a wide variety of disciplines and broad fields of health, natural sciences and engineering and social sciences and humanities, including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research.

By providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, the program strives to foster impacts within and beyond the research environment.

Eligibility Requirements for Government of Canada Scholarship 2026

To be considered for the Government of Canada Scholarship, you must:

• Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
• Be international students currently enrolled in a PhD program at a Canadian university.
• have completed no more than 36 months of full-time doctoral study (including summer semesters) by December 31 of the year you apply.

Even those enrolled in joint programs (e.g. MD/PhD, MA/PhD, MBA/PhD) are eligible, as long as the program includes a significant research component such as a thesis or dissertation.

Benefits of Canada Graduate Research Scholarship 2026

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship offers annual grant of $40,000 per year for a period of 36 months. 

How to Apply for Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Step by Step)

To apply for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates candidates should;

• Click the link below to visit the scholarship webpage.
• Apply either through a Canadian institution or directly to the appropriate agency, depending on your registration status on the application deadline date and/or your registration status.
• If you fail to submit your application through the correct channel, your application will not be considered.

USE THIS LINK TO APPLY