The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) Program 2021/2022 for Study in Canada – $50,000 per annum

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.

Eligibility

Citizenship:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Foreign citizens

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)

Nomination process

Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota* to host Vanier scholars. Candidates should only seek a nomination from the institution at which they want to study.

Timelines

July – November 2021 : 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 2, 2021 (20:00 EST) : Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program.

November 2021 – March 2022 : Review and evaluation of nominations.

Early April 2022 : Anticipated notification of results. Nominees will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.

May 1, 2022, September 1, 2022 or January 1, 2023 : Payments begin.

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Application Deadline: November 2, 2021 (20:00 EDT).