SGS Sponsorship Fund at University of Toronto 2026

The SGS Sponsorship Fund supports initiatives designed, led, and attended by graduate students and / or postdoctoral fellows at U of T that contribute to the SGS mission of:

• Working collaboratively to advance excellence and innovation in graduate research and education
• Fostering an outstanding graduate experience for our diverse student population
• Creating and promoting opportunities for graduate student and postdoctoral fellow professional development
• Advancing integrity and ethical conduct in graduate research and education

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 10, 2026
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Toronto
• City to studyToronto
• School to studyUniversity of Toronto
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The SGS Sponsorship Fund offers up to $1,000 to support graduate student and postdoctoral fellow initiatives at U of T, including events, programming, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• University of Toronto invite proposals from individual graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students and postdoctoral fellow groups.
• Graduate students must be registered and in good academic standing in the School of Graduate Studies. Postdoctoral fellows must be registered with the Postdoctoral Office at the School of Graduate Studies.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Alignment with SGS mission – How well the proposed initiative supports one or more of the mission areas listed above.
• Community impact – Focus on community-building, engagement, and networking across programs and disciplines, with particular interest in initiatives that promote civil discourse and constructive dialogue across diverse perspectives.
• Graduate leadership – Level of graduate student / postdoctoral fellow involvement in planning and implementing the initiative.
• Anticipated contribution – Expected positive impact on graduate student life and/or the university environment.

The fund supports both in-person and virtual initiatives including events, workshops, programming, and professional development activities. Preference will be given to initiatives that have significant U of T student / fellow participation in planning and implementation and / or prioritize U of T students and fellows as participants. Priority consideration will be given to first-time applicants and in-person events, over those who have previously received funding.

Please provide a support letter from graduate chair (or graduate coordinator), and complete the application form and the budget template (XLSX).

For more details, visit University of Toronto Scholarship webpage