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/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.
Scope
Up to 167 scholarships are awarded annually;
A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
Value
$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)
Timelines
July – November
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Applicants seek a nominating institution, prepare and submit application package.
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Internal Deadline
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Deadline to submit application to the nominating institution. Contact nominating institution for specific date.
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November 2, 2016 (20:00 ET)
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Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program.
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November 2016 – March 2017
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Review and evaluation of nominations.
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March 30, 2017
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Results released.
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May 1, 2017, September 1, 2017 or January 1, 2018
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Payments begin.
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Features
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.
