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Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)
Doctoral funding for CIHR priority health research
Funding available
$ 120,000
Deadline
November 21, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $40,000 per year for a maximum of three years. It supports doctoral research in health-related fields aligned with CIHR priority research areas, including geroscience, bioinformatics, Indigenous lung health, pandemic preparedness, and sex and gender in health research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral research in health-related fields
- Research in CIHR priority areas and mandates
Documents Needed
- ResearchNet application
- Common CV (CIHR Academic CV)
- Relevance Form
- Official academic transcripts
- Required supporting forms, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Doctoral students in health-related fields
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and eligible international applicants
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not enrolled in an eligible doctoral program at the required time
- Applicants seeking support for projects outside the priority research areas
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Abroad, for some award streams
Selection criteria
- Applicant’s track record
- Research potential
- Relevant experience and achievements obtained within and beyond academia
- Applications are assigned to Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral : A (DT1) or Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral : B (DT2) based on the scientific area of the proposed research activities
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your account materials
- Log into ResearchNet.
- Complete the CIHR Academic CV in the Common CV system.
- Prepare the Relevance Form and supporting materials.
- Step 2: Complete the ResearchNet application
- Enter participant and proposal information.
- Attach the required forms and documents.
- Choose up to three priority announcement research areas, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Preview the full application.
- Complete the Consent and Submit task in ResearchNet.
- Submit through the correct channel: institution or directly to CIHR.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for relevance to the priority announcement
- Relevant applications are ranked after peer review
- Applications below 3.5 are not funded through the priority stream
- Non-relevant applications stay in the main CGRS D competition
Additional information
- Priority-announcement applications are first reviewed for relevance to the specific CIHR priority area.
- Applications below 3.5 are not funded under the priority announcement.
- Non-relevant applications remain in the main CGRS D competition.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) Program
What is the Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)?
This program provides up to $40,000 per year for a maximum of three years. It supports doctoral research in health-related fields aligned with CIHR priority research areas, including geroscience, bioinformatics, Indigenous lung health, pandemic preparedness, and sex and gender in health research.
How much funding can be received?
Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) Funds up to $120,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) program?
To be eligible for the Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) program, you must:
Doctoral student in health research
CIHR priority area alignment
Relevance Form required
What expenses are eligible under Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)?
Doctoral research in health-related fields
Research in CIHR priority areas and mandates
Who can I contact for more information about the Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)?
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 Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) available?
The Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) program is available across Canada.
Is the Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award : Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) is a Grant and Funding