The internal university deadline is often two months before the national one. That is the date that matters.
Stipend
PhD
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Government of Canada · Canadian universities
Award valueCAD 50,000 / year for 3 years
TypeStipend
Applications openSummer 2026
DeadlineFirst week of November 2026
What it covers
- CAD 50,000 a year for three years of doctoral study
- No tuition component — the award is a living stipend
Who can apply
- Nominated by a Canadian university — you cannot apply directly
- Pursuing a first doctoral degree
- No more than 20 months of doctoral study completed
- Demonstrated leadership and research excellence
Documents to prepare
- Research proposal
- Two leadership reference letters
- Transcripts
- CCV research CV
How to apply
- Contact the graduate school at your target university before the internal deadline
- Secure faculty support and a supervisor
- Prepare the research proposal and leadership statement
- The university submits your nomination through ResearchNet
- Results announced in April