The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) is a targeted, one-time initiative designed to recruit international or returning Canadian doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to Canada. These awards support key priority areas, helping to build capacity, strengthen the research ecosystem and enhance Canada’s global competitiveness. These awards are a part of the International Talent Attraction […]
Overview The Maria Stea Memorial Award was created to benefit graduate student researchers affiliated with the Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (BEEc). As an eternal tribute, the Maria Stea Memorial Award celebrates the unwavering dedication and tireless work of a remarkable individual in support of research at the York University Faculty of Science, […]
Overview This fund is designated to create an expendable award to support 6 BIPOC part-time scholars enrolled in a graduate research program while maintaining caregiving responsibilities and/or demonstrating meaningful commitment to community service. This award represents FGS’ commitment to DEDI and Access for All, acknowledging the barriers facing many scholars who balance advanced study with […]
Overview The Dr. Doris M. Nicholls Scholarship has been established under York's Special Program for Women in Science to benefit PhD students in the Biology program who identify as women. The scholarship will be granted to those who deliver an exceptional publication or other significant scholarly accomplishment. Recipients must demonstrate a minimum A average. This […]
Overview The George C. Comninel Bursary for the Study of Political Theory in Historical and Social Context will benefit graduate students engaged in research and related scholarly and creative activities centered on the study of political theory in historical and social contexts. Value and Duration Eligibility Award Period (when the award will be paid) Deadlines […]
Overview The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and the Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) convey the J. S. Plaskett Medal to the Ph.D. graduate from a Canadian university judged to have submitted the most outstanding doctoral thesis in astronomy or astrophysics within the last two calendar years. How to Apply For further information, please visit the Royal Astronomical […]
Overview The Avie Bennett Historica Dominion Institute Dissertation Scholarship in Canadian History is awarded to encourage and assist excellent graduate students in their final years of doctoral study to concentrate exclusively on their dissertations. How to Apply Contact
Overview Awarded to a student in the Master's or Doctoral program whose research is on a topic devoted to the study of the United Empire Loyalists during the time period of 1760-1841, their descendants and their legacy. Such research may focus on the history of loyalists in the 13 colonies, Upper Canada, Lower Canada, Nova […]
Overview The Robert Cuff Fellowship provides travel grants to Master’s-Level or Doctoral students researching topics related to the United States. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in the York History Department or the Schulich School of Business. Applications will be received from both Master’s-Level and Doctoral students, but preference will be given to Doctoral students. […]
Overview The Neal Wood Graduate Award will be given annually to a graduate student entering the Political Science Department at the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the basis of academic achievement and the potential to contribute to the social history of political theory. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, […]