Call for the application for the Vanier Canad Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) Program 2021/2022
- Application Deadline: November 2, 2021 (20:00 EDT).
The Government of Canada launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program in 2008 to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.
Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.Eligibility
Citizenship:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Foreign citizens
Scope
- Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually;
- A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
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- $50,000 per year
Duration
3 years (non-renewable)
Scholarships are distributed equally between the three federal granting agencies:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Selection Criteria
Nomination process
Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota* to host Vanier scholars. Candidates should only seek a nomination from the institution at which they want to study.
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CHECK SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ABROAD CLICK HERE!Timelines
| July – November 2021 | Applicants seek a nominating institution, prepare and submit application package. |
| Internal Deadline (varies) | Deadline to submit application to the nominating institution. Contact nominating institution for specific date. |
| November 2, 2021 (20:00 EST) | Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program. |
| November 2021 – March 2022 | Review and evaluation of nominations. |
| Early April 2022 | Anticipated notification of results. Nominees will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet. |
| May 1, 2022, September 1, 2022 or January 1, 2023 | Payments begin. |
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) Program 2021/2022
