Call for Applications: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Canada
Closing Date: 30 October 2024
Call for Applications: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Canada
Vanier CGS overview
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.
Scope
Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually
A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
Value
Valued at $50,000 per year for three years (non-renewable) during doctoral studies
Considers three equally weighted selection criteria: Academic Excellence, Research Potential, and Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)
Selection Criteria
- Academic Excellence
- Research Potential
- Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)
Timelines
| July – November 2024 | Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 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. |
| October 30, 2024 (20:00 EDT) | Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program. |
| November 2024 – March 2025 | Review and evaluation of nominations. |
| Early April 2025 | Anticipated notification of results. Nominees will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet. |
| May 1, 2025, or September 1, 2025, or January 1, 2026 | Payments begin. |
Features
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 and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.
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. *The term “quota” refers to the maximum number of nominations an institution can forward to the national competition.
Eligibility
Citizenship:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Foreign citizens
Areas of research:
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering
- Social sciences and humanities
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