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Barbara Godard Prize for the Best Dissertation on the Study of Canada

Overview The Barbara Godard Prize for the Best Dissertation on the Study of Canada will be awarded annually to recognize a PhD candidate whose doctoral dissertation on a Canadian topic best advances the knowledge of Canada, transcends disciplinary boundaries, and demonstrates innovation in thought and/or methodology. How to Apply Contact

Wilhelm Cohnstaedt Social Justice Award

Overview The Wilhelm Cohnstaedt Social Justice Award will support a graduate student in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design or the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies whose research focuses on the principles of social justice and issues of human rights, equality, equity and inclusion. Priority will be given to research that […]

Academic Excellence Fund

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 […]

SSHRC Fellowships and CGS Doctoral Awards (DF/CGSD)

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 […]

FGS Bursaries

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 […]

Research Cost Fund

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 […]

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

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 […]

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGSM)

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 […]

CIHR Doctoral Foreign Study Awards and CGS Doctoral Awards (DFSA/CGSD)

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 […]

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and QEII Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST)

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 […]