program area
All
Application open date
January 01, 2020
Application deadline
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The Federal Government's research funding program for Doctoral research in health-related fields. Apply as early as the year before studies begin.
Eligibility
The Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Awards (CGS-D) program provides special recognition and support to students who are pursuing doctoral degree in a health-related field in Canada. Some CGS recipients may be considered for the honour of having their scholarship named a “Canada Graduate Scholarship to Honour Nelson Mandela”, should CIHR deem their application to be aligned with at least one of five themes championed by Mandela: national unity; democracy; freedom and human rights; leadership; children’s participation in society; and children’s health. All candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity.
Visit the CIHR program information page to view the funding program description, eligibility requirements and the application form. This webpage also addresses frequently asked questions.
Applications are submitted online. RRU will have access to review and recommend applications that will compete nationally for renewable awards valued up to $35,000/year for up to three years.
Important Dates
| Late June | Competition launch |
| Mid-September | RRU's competition closes |
| Mid-April | Results released |
How to apply
The Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Awards (CGS-D) program provides special recognition and support to students who are pursuing doctoral degree in a health-related field in Canada. Some CGS recipients may be considered for the honour of having their scholarship named a “Canada Graduate Scholarship to Honour Nelson Mandela”, should CIHR deem their application to be aligned with at least one of five themes championed by Mandela: national unity; democracy; freedom and human rights; leadership; children’s participation in society; and children’s health. All candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity.
Visit the CIHR program information page to view the funding program description, eligibility requirements and the application form. This webpage also addresses frequently asked questions.
Applications are submitted online. RRU will have access to review and recommend applications that will compete nationally for renewable awards valued up to $35,000/year for up to three years.
Important Dates
| Late June | Competition launch |
| Mid-September | RRU's competition closes |
| Mid-April | Results released |