Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master’s (CGRS M)

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master’s (CGRS M) is a government-backed funding opportunity for students pursuing a research-based master's degree in Canada. It provides CAD $27,000 for one year and allows a centralized online application considered by up to three eligible Canadian universities. The scholarship targets high-potential graduate researchers across multiple fields, including health sciences, natural sciences and engineering, social sciences, and humanities.

CAD $27,000 stipend for one year; research funding; recognition from Canada’s federal granting agencies; opportunity to undertake research at eligible Canadian universities.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons and must be enrolled in, admitted to, or planning to apply for full-time admission to an eligible graduate program at a Canadian university that holds a CGRS Master’s allocation.

Submit a single online CGRS Master’s application through the Canada Research Portal, selecting up to three eligible universities where you wish to hold the scholarship.