| Level: | PhD |
| Tuition: | Full coverage |
| Finaid max: | 150000 CAD 166 |
| Deadline: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Duration max: | 36 months |
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.
Scholarships are distributed equally between the three federal granting agencies:
In July – November applicants seek a nominating institution, prepare and submit application package. Institutions have internal deadline (varies) to submit application. After student's succesful application an institute submit nominations to the scholarship.
Deadline: Oct 31, 2024
Comments: Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program
Finaid max: 150000 CAD
Quota: 166
$50,000 per year
$50,000 per year
Selection Criteria
The candidate's research history and the impact of their activities in their area of expertise to date are important indicators of their potential as research leaders of tomorrow. In the case of health professionals, consideration should be given to standards of research productivity, etc. for their level of experience/qualifications relative to a PhD student. For applicants who have relevant work experience, scientific productivity prior to graduate school should be considered.
As demonstrated by the candidate’s research history, his/her interest in discovery, the proposed research and its potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and any anticipated outcomes.
When assessing the leadership criterion, consider how the nominee has gone above and beyond the expected norms in order to overcome obstacles, foster others, spearhead change, or otherwise demonstrate Leadership.
A complete nomination consists of:
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