Overview
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Doctoral program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers. By providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, the program strives to foster impacts within and beyond the research environment.
Value and Duration
$40,000 per year for 3 years
Eligibility
Deadline
- Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
How to Apply
Students are encouraged to review the Tri-Council and OGS Guide prior to submitting their application.
- Complete the application on the NSERC Portal following the NSERC online application instructions by October 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m.(ET).
- In addition, students submitting a NSERC Doctoral application through the agency are also required to 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 NSERC Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral – Fall Cover Sheet on the York University Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) system by October 1, 2026, 11:59 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 October 1, 2026, 11:59 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.
Resources
FGS encourages all graduate students applying for external scholarships to consult the following guides:
- Guide for Students
- Guide for Referees
- NSERC Scholarship and Fellowship Program Application Tutorials
Events
- FGS NSERC/CIHR Doctoral + OGS Scholarship Writing Workshop
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Register - Tri-Council Doctoral and OGS Application Workshops
(The two Doctoral sessions are identical) - NSERC Question and Answer Sessions
NSERC Program Officers to host question and answer sessions regarding doctoral and postdoctoral funding programs.
English Sessions
• Tuesday, August 25, 2026 , 1:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) | Register
• Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (ET) | Register
• Tuesday, September 8, 2026 , 1:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) | Register
• Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (ET) | Register
French Sessions
• Thursday, August 27, 2026 (in French), 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (ET) | Register
• Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (in French), 1:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) | Register
Support
- If you require further assistance, please contact our Scholarship & Awards Coordinator or Research Officer by visiting our FGS Staff Directory.
Contact
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
350 Albert Street, Ottawa
1-855-275-2861 (general)
613-995-4273 (online support)
nsercscholarships-boursescrsng@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
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