Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

Canada Graduate Scholarships and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships Program

The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral Program (CGS D) and the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship’s Program support high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in the social sciences and humanities. This support allows scholars to fully focus on their doctoral studies, to seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields, and to contribute to the Canadian research ecosystem during and beyond the tenure of their awards.

Value

CGS D: $35,000 per year;
SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships: $20,000 per year.

Deadline

Monday, October 17, 2022

Where should I submit my application? See flowchart.

Please note that University of Ottawa has a quota.

Important notice

Applicants complete and submit one application to be considered for both a CGS D scholarship and an agency doctoral award. CGS D scholarships are offered to top-ranked eligible applicants.

Please consult the description and application criteria for each of the scholarship (CGS D and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships) since there might be some differences.

The application form is completed and submitted online via SSHRC's website.

CGS D and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship’s websites

The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral Program (CGS D)

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Note: The information on this page is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment from the University of Ottawa.