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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's program

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master’s program (CGRS M) is administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies:  the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).  The selection and post-award administration are carried out at the university level under the guidance of the three agencies.

Refer to the CGRS M for complete program information including eligibility, application instructions, and selection criteria.

Important note:  the Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's program (CGS M) is now the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's program (CGRS M).  Please ensure you refer to updated CGRS M program guidelines effective fall 2025 when preparing your application.

Amount

$27,000

Application deadline

December 1, 2025 before 5:00pm PT (8:00pm ET)

Applying for the CGRS M

Updated application instructions will be posted here when the CGRS M portal opens for applications in early September 2025.  Check here for important information before submitting your application.

Attend our workshops to receive application advice, meet your UVic faculty coaches, and have your questions answered.  Registration is not required.  All welcome!  A recording of the workshop presentation will be posted here in early October.

  • Online workshop:  Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:00pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).  A Zoom link to join the meeting will be available here.
  • In-person workshop:  Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:30pm to 2:00pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) in the Jamie Cassels Centre, Senate Chambers.
  • UVic faculty coaches:  contact a coach for application advice and feedback on your research proposal

To ensure every applicant receives the appropriate support, your assigned coach will depend on the spelling of your surname:

 Equity initiatives

Updated information about the Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements pilot initiative will be available in early September 2025.

The Tri-agency Black Scholars initiative aims to strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada's research culture by increasing support for Black Scholars. CGRS M applicants who would like to be considered for funding under this initiative are invited to self-identify in their application.

Find more information at CGRS M Black student researchers.