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Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships
Doctoral funding with leadership development
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 5, 2021
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Canada
Overview
This program offers doctoral scholarships of up to $60,000 per year for three years. It supports research related to the Foundation’s four themes and includes leadership development and community engagement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 5, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral research in one or more of the Foundation's four themes
- Research linked to humanities or social sciences
- Participation in the Foundation's leadership and community programming
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Doctoral project description
- Up-to-date transcripts
- Two reference assessments
- Language skills and experience details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- PhD students
- Canadian citizens studying in Canada or abroad
- Permanent residents or foreign nationals enrolled in a Canadian doctoral program
Who is not eligible
- Students in undergraduate programs
- Students in master's programs
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Foreign students studying outside Canada
- Professional doctoral programs without research focus
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and living expenses
- Research, networking, and travel costs related to the doctoral project and Foundation programming
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Undergraduate studies
- Master's studies
- Postdoctoral studies
- Professional doctoral programs without a substantial research component
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian universities
- Foreign universities, for Canadian citizens
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and shortlisted by the Foundation
- Selected applicants are invited to group and individual interviews
- Final recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval
- Applicants receive a confirmation email after submission
Additional information
- Applications are submitted directly through the Foundation's online portal.
- The scholarship lasts three years.
- Recipients are expected to take part in the Foundation's leadership program and community activities.
- Applicants may apply while their admissions file is still being processed, but must meet eligibility at payout if selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships Program
What is the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships?
This program offers doctoral scholarships of up to $60,000 per year for three years. It supports research related to the Foundation’s four themes and includes leadership development and community engagement.
How much funding can be received?
Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships program, you must:
Full-time doctoral student
Research aligned with four themes
Commitment to leadership program
What expenses are eligible under Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships?
Doctoral research in one or more of the Foundation's four themes
Research linked to humanities or social sciences
Participation in the Foundation's leadership and community programming
Who can I contact for more information about the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships?
You can contact La Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau by email at scholarships@trudeaufoundation.ca or by phone at 4032204938.
Where is the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships available?
The Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships program is available across Canada.
Is the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships is a Grant and Funding