Presidents' Impact Scholarship

The Presidents' Impact Scholarship is a doctoral scholarship programme at the University of Toronto that funds interdisciplinary PhD cohorts focused on major societal challenges. It supports exceptional PhD applicants from Canada and around the world and pairs each scholar with supervisors from multiple disciplines. Scholars become part of a selective community with opportunities for external engagement such as government partnerships, international placements or internships. The inaugural cohort will begin PhD studies in September 2027.

USD/CAD $80,000 per year for four years (total $320,000), membership in an interdisciplinary doctoral community, supervision from faculty in multiple disciplines, and potential external engagement opportunities (government partnerships, international placements, internships).

The programme is intended for exceptional PhD applicants from Canada and around the world; candidates will be assessed on academic excellence and demonstrated capacity for innovation, creativity and real-world problem-solving.

A formal call for applications will be issued by the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies; prospective applicants should monitor the official SGS announcement for application opening, eligibility details, participating programmes and submission requirements.