Overview Sarah Akhtar (MA, Development Studies 2012), was a beloved PhD student at York University and Teaching Assistant for SOSC 1430 - Introduction to International Development Studies. Sarah made enormous contributions towards introducing first-year students to the field of development studies and helped educate an entire generation of students in the program. The Sarah Akhtar […]
Launched in the fall of 2021, the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF) program supports graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives through simple and timely access to funds. Activities that are supported by AEF include research, dissemination of scholarly or creative work as well as well as student-led initiatives, activities or events that advance […]
Overview The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and SSHRC CGS Doctoral Scholarships aim to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in undergraduate and graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities. Value and Duration Eligibility Deadline How to Apply Students […]
Overview York University and the Faculty of Graduate Studies provide bursaries to assist eligible graduate students with financial need. Some bursaries are administered by Student Financial Services (SFS), others by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. All bursary applications require students to complete a Student Financial Profile (SFP).Note: If the above link does not work, please clear […]
If you have received a notice of award for Research Cost Fund: It is recognized that research activities related to current and past Research Cost Fund and Fieldwork Cost Fund applications as awarded may be affected by COVID 19 related restrictions. Once awarded, students have a two-year period in which to submit expense claims related […]
Overview 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, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health. For more information about the Vanier CGS, please visit the program website. Value and Duration […]
Overview The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGSM) program provide financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible Masters or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. The CGS M Program supports 3,000 students annually in all […]
Overview The CIHR Doctoral Research Awards consist of two programs administered through a single application: Candidates apply to the CIHR Doctoral Research Awards competition and top-ranked candidates are awarded a CGS-D or DFSA depending on the proposed location where the doctoral degree will be pursued and granted. All candidates are expected to have an exceptionally […]
Overview Since 1975, Ontario, in partnership with Ontario’s publicly–assisted universities, has encouraged excellence in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral levels through the awarding of Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS). OGS awards are merit–based scholarships available to students in all disciplines of academic study jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and Ontario universities. The […]
Overview The Armand and Denise La Barge Graduate Scholarship in Multiculturalism will be awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled at York University. To be eligible for the Scholarship the recipient must demonstrate academic excellence in their field of study. This award reflects the La Barges' outstanding contributions in fighting racism and promoting peaceful co-existence […]