Overview
The CGRSM program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in an eligible master’s or, in some cases, doctoral program in Canada. This support allows these scholars to concentrate more fully on their studies in their chosen fields. The CGRS M program supports up to 3,000 students annually in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the institutional level under the guidance of the three agencies. Students submit their application to the institution at which they intend to hold their award using the Research Portal.
Value and Duration
- $27,000 for 12 months
Eligibility
Deadlines
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 8:00 P.M. ET
How to Apply
Students are encouraged to review the Tri-Council and OGS Guide (.pdf) prior to submitting their application.
- Submit an application in Research Portal following the online application instructions provided by the CGRS-Master’s program.
- Applicants must also submit a Cover Sheet to enable staff to match Tri-Council applications with institutional records. There are two different Cover Sheets depending on your status at York University.
- For current York University graduate students, complete the 2027 CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master's – Fall Cover Sheet on the York University Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) system by December 1, 2026, 8:00 P.M. ET, or:
- For students that are not current York University graduate students (ie: incoming graduate students, current undergraduate students), complete the 2027-2028 Tricouncil (CGRS D and CGRS M) Cover Sheet by December 1, 2026, 8:00 P.M. ET.
Transcripts
Official transcripts with your complete academic record (undergraduate and graduate studies, completed and ongoing) are required. Accordingly, applicants are responsible for collecting, uploading, and confirming legibility of previous and current official transcripts (including the Fall 2026 term even if no grades are available) and upload them directly onto the application portal.
To access your York University official transcript, please visit the Order Transcripts Online page and request for your official transcript to be emailed to you. Please note that grade reports will not be accepted.
The Tri-agency will only accept unofficial transcripts if official transcripts cannot be obtained.
Events
- Tri-Council Master's and OGS Application Workshops
(The two Master’s sessions are identical)
Session #1: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Register
Session #2: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Register
Resources
Applicants are encouraged to view the Scholarships and Fellowships Program Application Video Tutorials, produced by the Tri-agency, which provides detailed information on the following topics:
- Program Updates and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Information
- How to apply using the Research Portal
FGS encourages all graduate students applying for external scholarships to consult the following guides:
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator or Research Officer by visiting our FGS Staff Directory.