The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Doctoral (CGRS D) are awarded through national competitions by the three Canadian federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
The CGRS D program recognizes and promotes the next generation of outstanding Canadian researchers by providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, enabling scholars to concentrate on their doctoral studies more fully, and to contribute to the Canadian research ecosystem during and beyond the tenure of their awards.
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Summary
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Benefits
$40,000 per year for three years
Requirements
- Applications are welcome from all nationalities.
- Important note regarding International Applicants:
- Applicants who are not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or protected person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), must be enrolled in their doctoral program of study at the time of application.
- International student applicants to the fall 2026 CGRS D competition who are not registered in a PhD program at UBC for the fall 2026 term will be deemed ineligible.
Application Documents
UBC requires official, up to date transcripts for all post-secondary studies (including studies that did not lead to a degree, e.g. exchange/transfer course grades) as part of each application package.
UBC transcripts:
- Official UBC transcripts are preferred.
- The “Advising Transcript” document (provided to applicants by graduate programs) is acceptable.
- The “"Unofficial Transcript” downloaded from Workday is not acceptable.The UBC transcript or Advising transcript must show 2026W1 (Fall 2026) course registration.
Other transcripts
- Only official transcripts will be accepted.
- Transcripts must be authentic, complete, and up to date.
- Acceptable:
- Official transcripts from UBC Admission application (eVision system): Scanned copies of official transcripts, accessed by the UBC graduate program from eVision, that were validated and uploaded by G+PS (i.e., transcripts listed as “Transcripts & Diplomas – Official” under ‘Document Type’ in eVision)
- “Certified True” copies of official transcripts from the UBC graduate program’s own files.
- Official transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to the UBC graduate program.
- Transcripts uploaded by the applicant for UBC admission (i.e. official transcripts in eVision system that are not verified by G+PS)
- Applicant’s personal copies of official transcripts
- Not Acceptable:
- Unofficial transcripts (no water mark or registrar’s signature or registrar's stamp and/or may note “unofficial” on each page and/or copied from institution student account)
- The graduate program may have some of the applicant's transcripts on file already; if so, well in advance of the application deadline, the applicant must confirm with the graduate program which transcripts the program has on file and will provide to support the CGRS D application, and which transcripts the applicant must still order from their prior institutions.
- Up to date transcripts: Dated or issued in the current fall session (September 2026) (if currently registered) or after the last term completed (if not currently registered).
- Foreign transcripts: For students including foreign transcripts, if the transcripts are not presented in one of Canada’s two official languages (English or French), a certified translation must be provided, in addition to the transcripts in its original language.
- Include one copy of marking key / legend (usually on back of transcript) for each institution.
- Transcripts are required even from institutions in cases of transfer credit or exchange terms.
- If your institution does not provide transcripts, you must submit, in lieu of a transcript: a certificate of matriculation, a letter bearing the official institution seal/stamp or a letter signed by the dean of graduate studies. This document must confirm:
- your program of study
- your registration status
- the date on which you started the program of study
- the fact that the institution does not provide transcripts (not necessary for a certificate of matriculation)
It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that they have provided all of their required transcripts for their CGRS D application, even if some of the transcripts were obtained from their UBC graduate program
Application Deadline
September 15, 2026How To Apply
Students registered in a UBC degree program (or on an approved leave of absence from UBC) between 1 January and 31 December 2026 must complete their application by Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm PT. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
Please consult the CGRS D program page for detailed application procedures and instructions. An overview of the steps in the application process is provided below for reference:
- Confirm eligibility
- Confirm research area: Select the appropriate funding agency. Applicants should complete the agency application that is best aligned with their research subject matter:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
- Determine where to submit an application (through a Canadian institution such as UBC or directly to the appropriate agency). See the CGRS D program page for guidance.
- If applying via UBC, complete the application by the UBC application deadline, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm PT.
- Read the instructions and apply online via the application portal that corresponds to your funding agency.
- Ensure your referees are aware of the submission deadline to provide their assessment.
- Gather all required supporting documents and official transcripts as outlined on the CGRS D program page. General guidance on preparing transcripts for submission is included below.
To apply, visit UBC Scholarship webpage
