University of British Columbia Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Master’s (CGRS M) Program 2027

The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships-Master's (CGRS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. The CGRS M Program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible master's or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
• City to studyVancouver
• School to studyUniversity of British Columbia
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

CAD $27,000 per year

Requirements

• Be a Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident or protected person by the application deadline.

• Be registered in, have applied to, or plan to apply to an eligible graduate programme at a participating Canadian institution.

• Have completed between 0 and 12 months of full-time-equivalent graduate study in the relevant programme by 31 December 2026, subject to the programme's detailed rules.

• Have achieved a first-class average in each of the last two completed years of study, as determined by the institution.

• Apply to an eligible programme with a substantial research component, such as a thesis or major research project.

Selection Process

applicants must fill out one of "Proposed Host Organization" sections with the following information:

• Organization: select "The University of British Columbia"
• Faculty: select the disciplinary faculty (ex. 'Faculty of Arts') under which your current/proposed graduate program falls (look up your program if you are unsure)
• Department/Division: select your current/proposed graduate program if it is available on the list. If it is not available on the list, select the closest available department/division based on your research area.

A complete CGRS M application includes the following documents:

• The application form in Research Portal (it consists of three parts: Identification, Summary of Proposal, and Activity Details)
• The outline of the proposed research (1 page) and bibliography and citations (1 page) - applicant uploads as a PDF to Research Portal
  • Follow CGRS M’s page limit (1 page for each of outline and bibliography) and presentation standards, as there will not be an opportunity to revise these documents after the application deadline.  If the documents exceed the page limits or do not follow the presentation standards (ex. Too small font), the portion that exceeds the page limit will be blocked off from view in the university-wide stage of the award competition.
• The CGRS M Canadian Common CV (CCV) - applicant enters the confirmation number in their application form
  • Applicants must create a Canadian Common CV (CCV) (make sure to follow the instructions)
  • Special circumstances: if applicable, indicate special circumstances that may have affected your research, professional career, record of academic or research achievement or completion of degrees in the 'Leaves of absence and impact on research' section of the CCV.
• Two reference assessments - applicant invites two referees; referee completes an online form
  • Per CGRS M, “You will not be able to submit your application until these assessments have been completed and linked to your application. It is your responsibility to ensure your references complete and submit their assessments early enough to allow you to submit your complete application in the research portal before the December 1 deadline.  There are multiple steps to the reference assessment process. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that you clearly communicate an early deadline to your references for the completion and submission of their assessments.”.
• All up to date undergraduate and graduate transcripts  - applicant uploads as a PDF to Research Portal
  • Please pay attention to the transcript requirements outlined in the CGRS M Instructions for completing an application. This is imperative as it is the primary reason for the rejection of applications.
  • 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. General guidance on preparing transcripts for submission as follows (see individual agencies application instructions for further details)

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of British Columbia scholarship webpage.