University of Toronto Presidents Impact Scholarship 2027

The Presidents’ Impact Scholarship Program represents an innovative new cohort-based model for doctoral education. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and transformative financial support, the program will equip PhD / SJD students with the knowledge, skills and professional networks to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. With custom training, opportunities and support, Presidents’ Impact Scholars will become the future leaders of the research and education ecosystem, and key contributors to economic growth and prosperity in Canada and abroad.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Toronto
• City to studyToronto
• School to studyUniversity of Toronto
• Course to studyArtificial Intelligence , Cybersecurity , Public Policy , Sustainability , Genomics and Biomedical Sciences , Quantum Technologies
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Presidents’ Impact Scholars will receive $80,000 per year for four years.
• Providing a total potential funding package of $320,000 over the four-year PhD period.
• Beyond financial support, scholars will become part of a highly selective interdisciplinary community of doctoral researchers working on major societal challenges.
• The programme will also connect scholars with researchers across the University of Toronto, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty members whose work relates to the annual theme.
• Scholars may have opportunities to participate in external engagement experiences such as government partnerships, international placements or internships with industry partners working on relevant issues.

Requirements

• The programme is intended for exceptional PhD applicants from Canada and around the world.
• Candidates will be assessed not only on academic excellence but also on their demonstrated capacity for innovation, creativity and real-world problem-solving.
• The University of Toronto is seeking candidates who can contribute to ambitious interdisciplinary research and who have the curiosity, imagination and initiative to translate knowledge into meaningful public or commercial impact.
• Applicants may come from a wide range of disciplines, including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, genomics, biomedical sciences, sustainability, public policy, cybersecurity and other fields connected to major societal challenges.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Toronto scholarship webpage.