The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral program (CGS D) provides special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in a health-related field in Canada.
The Doctoral Foreign Study Award (DFSA) provides special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in a health-related field abroad.
Value
CGS D: $35,000 per year;
DFSA: $35,000 per year
Deadline
October 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST (likely - to be confirmed when the competition will be launched by the agencies)
Before beginning
Applicants and their supervisor(s) must make sure they have the following:
- a ResearchNet account
- a CIHR PIN in ResearchNet
- a Common CV account (applicant only)
Applicants and their supervisor(s) should each only have one ResearchNet account. If you have already accessed ResearchNet, do not register for a new account.
Important notice
Where should I submit my application? See flowchart.
Please note that all the applications are processed through the CIHR ResearchNET portal even when it is indicated in the flowchart that you apply through the institution at which you were registered.
Please consult the description and application criteria for each of the scholarship (CGS D and DFSA) since there might be some differences.
Please note that all official transcripts are required, including for the internal competition.
Websites
The Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS D) program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Note: The information on this page is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment from the University of Ottawa.