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Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships
Doctoral funding with leadership development
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 5, 2021
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, 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
- Quebec
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trudeau Foundation - Doctoral scholarships is a Grant and Funding