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Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package
Funding support for eligible OISE graduate students
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 26,608 - $ 40,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The OISE Graduate Funding Package provides financial support for eligible graduate students in the funded cohort. Funding may include fellowships, grants, awards, scholarships, and employment income, with a base funding commitment of $40,000 for PhD/SJD students and at least $26,892.39 for first-year MA students.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Minimum amount : 26,608 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Graduate study in eligible OISE PhD and MA programs.
- Employment-based graduate assistantships and teaching appointments counted in the funding package.
Documents Needed
- Voided cheque or personalized deposit slip.
- Completed payroll bank authorization form.
- Personal and banking details, including account number and transit number.
- Signature on the authorization form.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time MA students in the funded cohort.
- Full-time PhD students in the funded cohort.
- OISE graduate students eligible for assistantship or teaching positions.
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not in a full-time PhD or non-professional MA program.
- Students outside the OISE funded cohorts.
- Students working full-time during fall and winter terms.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and incidental fees.
- Fellowships, grants, awards, scholarships, and employment income included in the package.
Eligible geographic areas
- University of Toronto
- OISE
Selection criteria
- Eligible students are selected for funding based on their funded cohort status and program.
- Funding package type may vary depending on student circumstances.
- Major external awards can affect the package value and renewal.
How to apply
- Step 1: Attend the job posting period
- Review posted positions during the applicable hiring window.
- Step 2: Apply for positions
- Submit applications for eligible assistantship or teaching opportunities.
- Step 3: Provide supporting documents when requested
- Submit course evaluations for recent university-level teaching, if available.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility for the funding package is confirmed and a personalized package is prepared each year.
- Students receive a funding letter with their admission offer or between August 15 and September 30.
- Funding may be revised when student circumstances or external awards change.
- Students must continue meeting the terms and conditions each year to remain funded.
Additional information
- There is no formal application process for the main funding package.
- Funding details are communicated with the offer of admission or by letter each year.
- Students must keep their contact information up to date in ACORN.
- Students may need to provide payroll documents for employment-based funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package Program
What is the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package?
The OISE Graduate Funding Package provides financial support for eligible graduate students in the funded cohort. Funding may include fellowships, grants, awards, scholarships, and employment income, with a base funding commitment of $40,000 for PhD/SJD students and at least $26,892.39 for first-year MA students.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package program, you must:
Full-time OISE PhD or MA student.
Good academic standing required.
Must meet annual funding terms.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package?
Graduate study in eligible OISE PhD and MA programs.
Employment-based graduate assistantships and teaching appointments counted in the funding package.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package?
You can contact Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) by email at oise.gradfinasst@utoronto.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package available?
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education — Graduate Funding Package is a Grant and Funding