Graduate Scholarships and Funding
Explore Available Scholarships
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research has created a searchable database of scholarships and awards that are available to our students. Awards are both internal (for U of R students only) and external (open to students across Canada).
Every effort has been made to provide accurate, up-to-date information at the time of posting. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of students to verify program deadlines and requirements. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research cannot be held responsible for any unintentional errors or omissions, but will appreciate being informed of these, for correction purposes.
Graduate Awards Portal (GAP)
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research has an online graduate scholarship application system, called the Graduate Awards Portal (GAP). GAP competitions are held at the beginning of each semester with applications accepted:
- Sept. 1–29
- Feb. 1–28
- May 1–30
It is important to review the scholarships offered in each competition as the scholarships are different in each one. GAP allows you to apply for awards online, as well as monitor and track the status of your scholarship application.
Visit our GAP Information Page for How-to Guides and Videos
Meet Some of our Scholarship Awardees
Robyn Shields, PhD Student in Psychology
2023 CIHR Dotoral Award
“Winning CIHR funding is such an honour! I am so grateful to be recognized on a national platform. I am excited to conduct research in a field that I am passionate about and am looking forward to seeing the potential impact of the results!”
Amanda Matebekwane, PhD Student in Education
2023 SSHRC Doctoral Award
"Winning the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) Doctoral Award is a constant reminder that my research matters significantly, therefore regardless of the obstacles thrown my way, I should keep moving forward."
Shannon Fayant, PhD Student in Education
2023 SSHRC Doctoral Award
"Being a recipient of a SSHRC scholarship demonstrates the support I receive from the Métis community. I stand on the shoulders of my grandmothers who made it possible for me to do the research that this scholarship will assist me to complete. It truly takes a community to raise a researcher and I am grateful for the U of R community who assisted in this process to attain a scholarship that will result in a doctorate."
Peri Moulding, PhD Student in Biochemistry
2023 Verna Martin Memorial Scholarshp in Doctoral Studies
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to pursue research in a field I am passionate about. This scholarship has afforded me the ability to focus more time on my studies, and I am hopeful that the research I conduct at the university will have a positive impact on my field of study."
Shaelyn Carr, PhD Student in Psychology
2023 SSHRC Doctoral Award
“Being a recipient of a SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship is a tremendous honour. I am extremely privileged to attend a university that believes in my academic abilities and my research potential. It is amazing to be able to research something I am so passionate about and have the full support of the university and the SSHRC committee behind me.”
Trudy Keil, Doctoral Student in Education
2023 SSHRC Doctoral Award
"Receiving a SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship has allowed me focus on my PhD studies while engaging in writing projects within my research area of teacher activism. I am passionate about advocating for teachers and public education, so I feel grateful to have this additional support in helping to achieve my personal, professional and academic goals."
Colin Rieger, Masters Student in Biochemistry
2023 NSERC Masters Award
"Receiving the CGS-M means I can focus on my academic pursuits. It allows me to put all my energy into my research that I am truly passionate about. It is encouraging to have the University’s support and recognition of the commitment and dedication I have put into my studies."
Juliana Khoury, PhD Student in Psychology
2023 SSHRC Doctoral Award
"I am incredibly grateful for the financial support in completing my studies that my SSHRC fellowship offers, and for the recognition of my research that the award provides."
