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Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS)

Overview The Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) provide additional funding to active master’s and doctoral award holders to help offset the costs of undertaking research travel within Canada or outside Canada for a defined period. The CRTAS is administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), NSERC and the Social […]

Bennett Graduate Bursary for Canadian Studies

Overview The Chancellor Bennett Graduate Bursary for the Study of Canadian Literature will be granted to recognize students' commitment and excellence in the study of Canadian Literature. To be eligible, applicants must be incoming Master's students engaging in study and/or research in Canadian Literature. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent residents or protected persons, residents of […]

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

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 […]

Maria Stea Memorial Award

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, […]

FGS 60th Anniversary Award

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 […]

Dr. Doris M. Nicholls Scholarship

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 […]

George C. Comninel Bursary for the Study of Political Theory in Historical and Social Context  

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 […]

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) / Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) J. S. Plaskett Medal

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 […]

United Empire Loyalist's Award

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 […]