Overview
The NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral Awards (CGSD) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) provide financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering. The CGSD will be offered to the top–ranked applicants at the doctoral level and the next tier of meritorious applicants will be offered an NSERC PGS. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields.
Value and Duration
- PGS D - $21,000 per year for 3 years
- CGS D - $35,000 per year for 3 years
Eligibility
Deadlines (for applications submitted through York University)
- Application submission deadline: October 4, 2023
How to Apply
TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSION
If you are applying through your institution, the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) is no longer responsible for uploading your transcripts. It is your responsibility to scan and upload all transcripts required for your application. Please note that grade reports are not acceptable.
NSERC APPLICATION SUBMISSION
To submit an application, please follow the online application instructions provided by NSERC.
In addition, students submitting an NSERC doctoral application through York University are required to submit the 2024-2025 Tri-Council & Ontario Graduate Scholarship Cover Sheet by October 4, 2023.
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 (including Fall 2023 even if no grades are available) official transcripts 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 Triagency 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
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)
Website