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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program
Doctoral research training support for health-related PhD studies
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $40,000 per year for doctoral research training. Supports health-related PhD studies, including priority research areas and eligible training activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral research in a health-related field
- Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary research
- Research aligned with CIHR priority areas, when applicable
Documents Needed
- Official academic transcripts
- Doctoral studies timelines form
- ResearchNet sponsor assessments
- Proof of citizenship
- Scientific area confirmation form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Doctoral students in health-related fields
- Canadian, permanent resident, protected person, and eligible international applicants
- Applicants studying in Canada or, in some cases, abroad
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside the doctoral stage
- Applicants who exceed the program’s allowed study period
- Applicants who do not apply through the required submission route
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Selected eligible Canadian institutions
- Some awards may also be held abroad
Selection criteria
- Research potential, including project quality and methodology (50%)
- Relevant experience and achievements inside and outside academia (50%)
- Priority announcement relevance review for applicable special areas
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare required profiles and forms
- Create or validate a ResearchNet account and CIHR PIN.
- Complete the Common CV or required CV format.
- Obtain sponsor assessments and required supporting forms.
- Step 2: Complete the ResearchNet application
- Enter participant information, proposal details, and attachments.
- Complete the self-declaration form and any relevance form if applying to a priority area.
- Upload signature pages and all required documents.
- Step 3: Review and submit
- Preview the full application for completeness.
- Complete the consent step and submit before the applicable deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible applications are reviewed through peer review and relevance review for priority announcements.
- Ranking is used for funding decisions, and only top-ranked applications within budget are funded.
- Applicants receive a decision notice through ResearchNet.
- Funded applicants may need to provide additional reports or plain-language summaries for some priority announcements.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through ResearchNet.
- Two sponsor assessments are required.
- Applicants must complete the self-declaration form for equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Applications cannot be changed after the deadline.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program Program
What is the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program?
Provides up to $40,000 per year for doctoral research training. Supports health-related PhD studies, including priority research areas and eligible training activities.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program program?
To be eligible for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program program, you must:
Doctoral students within the allowed study period
Health-related doctoral research
Correct submission channel and sponsor assessments
What expenses are eligible under Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program?
Doctoral research in a health-related field
Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary research
Research aligned with CIHR priority areas, when applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program available?
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program is a Grant and Funding