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Doctoral research scholarships - Canada
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Doctoral research scholarships

Funding for doctoral cancer research students

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Funding available
$ 70,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Doctoral students.

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Overview

This program offers doctoral research scholarships for cancer research in Canadian universities. It provides $70,000 over two years to support eligible doctoral students conducting cancer research.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 70,000 $

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Activities funded

  • Doctoral research projects on cancer.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Doctoral students.
  • Students enrolled in a Canadian university.
  • Applicants conducting cancer research.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Applications must meet the program's eligibility requirements.
  • Proposals are assessed by a peer-review committee.
  • The strongest applications are selected for funding.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the program guidelines and instructions
    • Consult the full program guidelines.
    • Follow all instructions for preparing the application.
  • Step 2: Prepare the application
    • Complete the required application materials.
    • Create a Proposal Central account if you are a new user.
  • Step 3: Submit online
    • Submit the scholarship application through Proposal Central.

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible applications are reviewed by a peer-review committee.
  • The committee selects the strongest proposals.
  • Funding decisions are announced in September 2026.

Additional information

  • The program was launched in 2023.
  • Applications must be submitted through Proposal Central.
  • New users must create an account before applying.
  • The full program calendar is available in the program guidelines.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Doctoral research scholarships Program

What is the Doctoral research scholarships?

This program offers doctoral research scholarships for cancer research in Canadian universities. It provides $70,000 over two years to support eligible doctoral students conducting cancer research.

How much funding can be received?

Doctoral research scholarships Funds up to $70,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Doctoral research scholarships program?

To be eligible for the Doctoral research scholarships program, you must: Doctoral student in Canada. Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid study permit holder. 12 to 36 months of full-time doctoral study completed.

Who can I contact for more information about the Doctoral research scholarships?

You can contact Cancer Research Society (CRS) by email at subventions@src-crs.ca.

Where is the Doctoral research scholarships available?

The Doctoral research scholarships program is available across Canada.

Is the Doctoral research scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Doctoral research scholarships is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Doctoral research scholarships?

Doctoral research scholarships is funded by Cancer Research Society (CRS)