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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program
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Masters
Description
The purpose of CGS M Program is to provide financial support to the scholars with high caliber who are involved in qualified master’s or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada. This backing allows these intellectuals to completely concentrate on their studies in their preferred fields.
The CGS M Program supports up to 3,000 students every year in all disciplines and is administered mutually by Canada’s three granting agencies: SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC. The selection procedure and post-award management are carried out at the official level, under the supervision of the three agencies. Students submit their applications to the institute at which they aim to hold their awards using the research portal.
Eligibilities
To be qualified to apply, the applicant must
- Be a Canadian national or a permanent resident of Canada, as of the date of the application deadline
- Be registered in, have applied for, or planning to apply for full-time admission to a qualified graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGS M provision
- Respect the interior deadline to apply for admission for the intended study program alongside contacting the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the selected Canadian institution(s) for further comprehensive information
- Have finished, as of December 31 of the application year
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- a master’s program
- a doctoral program that the applicant is entering without having ever been registered in a master’s program (that is, direct-entry)
- a joint master’s-doctoral program
- a master’s program that will transition to a qualified doctoral program, either before or after award activation, with no master’s degree consulted (that is, fast-track)
- a master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before the conclusion of the award, letting the award continue into a qualified doctoral program
- or somewhere around four and twelve months of full-time study (or full-time equivalent) in a qualified master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before activation of the award, letting it be initiated during the first 12 months of the successive doctoral program for which applicant is requesting funding
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- not have formerly held a CGS M
- have achieved a first-class average in each of the last two completed study years (full-time equivalent), as determined by the host institute,
- submit a maximum of one scholarship application in each academic year to either SSHRC, CIHR, or NSERC
Refer to the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide for facts about part-time admission.
Institutes may, at their will, offer a CGS M award to candidates who have not attained a first-class average.
Program of study eligibility
A qualified graduate program must have an important research module. An important research module is considered to be unique, independent research that leads to the thesis completion, scholarly publication, performance, major research project, dissertation, recital, and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the official level as a prerequisite for program completion.
- Combined programs with a specialized degree (for example, MBA/Ph.D., MA/MBA MD/Ph.D., DVM/Ph.D., JD/MA, JD/Ph.D.) are qualified, if they have a noteworthy research component, as mentioned above.
- Clinically oriented study programs such as clinical psychology, are also qualified programs if they have an important research module, as mentioned above.
- Master’s programs based only on course work are naturally not qualified since they do not contain a noteworthy research module, as mentioned above.
Given the precise requirements of various disciplines, institutes are requested to contact a suitable agency for supervision on the eligibility of study programs.
Benefits
$17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable
Program Venue
Canada
Eligible Regions
Canada
Eligible Countries
Canada
Application Process
Allocations
Appropriate Canadian institutions are allocated a distinct allocation of awards to offer from every agency. Institutes must respect the agency-specific provision. Refer to the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s award allocations page for a list of provisions by the agency and institution
Deadline
- Deadline of the application: December 1, before 8:00 p.m. (ET). Comprehensive applications must be submitted by the deadline using the research portal. If the deadline falls around the weekend, applications need to be submitted by the following working day before 8:00 p.m. (ET).
- As the application deadline approaches, postponements may happen due to a high volume of users on the research portal, which might avert the timely submission of the application. Requirements to submit late applications would not be accepted.
- Deadline of the results: Competition results would be accessible in the research portal as of April 1.
Selection procedure
The faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at each institute would be responsible for organizing the selection procedure for the CGS M applications. Refer to Information and instructions for scholarship liaison officers for managing the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program for further information regarding the selection procedure.
Selection conditions
The merit evaluation of CGS M applications would be carried out by institutions with an allocation and would be based on the following evaluation appraisal criteria:
| CRITERIA | EXPLANATION | WEIGHT |
| Academic excellence | As demonstrated by previous academic grades, transcripts, awards, and distinctions
Indicators of academic excellence: · academic record · awards and scholarships held · previous studies duration · program type and courses pursued · course load · relative standing (if available) |
50% |
| Research potential | As demonstrated by the research history of the candidate, their interest in discovery, the anticipated research, its probable contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and any projected conclusions
Indicators of research potential: · excellence and innovation of contributions to research and development · significance of academic training and work experience to the field of planned research · feasibility, significance, and value of proposed research · judgment and capability to ponder disparagingly · capability to apply knowledge and sills · creativity and independence · research knowledge and accomplishments relative to prospects of someone with the candidate’s academic experience |
30% |
| Personal features and social skills | As proved by the candidate’s previous proficient and related extracurricular exchanges and partnerships
Indicators of personal characteristics and interpersonal skills: · work experience · leadership experience · project management including organizing discussions and summits · skill or potential to communicate academic, methodological, or scientific notions evidently and rationally in written and verbal formats · participation in academic life · community outreach/volunteerism |
20% |
Announcement of Results
Award offers would be available in the research portal as of April 1. Offers to substitute candidates may be made up until January 31 of the next calendar year. It is the duty of the candidate to frequently check the research portal between April 1 and January 31 for outcomes of the competition. Refer to the instructions for completing an application for further information on the announcement of results.
Conditions of the award
Location of tenure
Awards must be held at the institution where the award offer initiates. Awards are not projected to be portable; but, at the will of the host institution and with agency endorsement, exclusions shall be made in certain situations (for example, parental motives, health reasons, or family-related responsibilities).
Policies and plans
Candidates and award holders must obey the guidelines set out in the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide and any other documents correlated to scholarship submissions and awards. Besides, the award is subject to concluding endorsement by the related agency before funds can be released.
The agencies reserve the right to interpret and implement the plans and procedures for their funding opportunities set out in their published materials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Use and disclosure of information
All personal information collected as part of this program is used by the agencies and by the relevant officials in the eligible research institutions to review applications and to administer and monitor awards. It may also be used to determine the most appropriate funding jurisdiction or to monitor overlap in federal support. Details on the use and disclosure of this information by the agencies are described by CIHR in Info source – Sources of the federal government and employee information, by NSERC in the Use and disclosure of personal information provided to NSERC, by SSHRC in the Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and in the relevant program literature.
Each agency may publish the names and other limited award information of award holders on their websites in accordance with the agencies’ policies on disclosure under the Access to Information Act and their Privacy Act policies and guidelines related to the collection, use, retention, and disposal of personal information. For more information, consult the Access to Information Act, and the Privacy Act. In addition, for SSHRC-funded scholarships, SSHRC will provide to the Fonds de recherche du Québec-Société et culture (FRQSC) the same information as above in advance of the public announcement of awards, for its administrative purposes and in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between SSHRC and FRQSC.
Official languages
Applicants may submit their application in the official language of their choice. Institutions must have mechanisms in place to review both English and French applications.
For more information
The first point of contact regarding the CGS M program is the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the institution(s) where you intend to hold the award.
You can also contact any of Canada’s three agencies for information about this program. You should communicate with the agency whose mandate corresponds to your field of research.
The agencies aim to respond to inquiries within 48 hours. During peak periods (November to January), response time may be delayed.
CIHR
Email: cgsma-bescbm@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
NSERC
Email: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
SSHRC
Email: fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Full Time
Masters
Description
The purpose of CGS M Program is to provide financial support to the scholars with high caliber who are involved in qualified master’s or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada. This backing allows these intellectuals to completely concentrate on their studies in their preferred fields.
The CGS M Program supports up to 3,000 students every year in all disciplines and is administered mutually by Canada’s three granting agencies: SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC. The selection procedure and post-award management are carried out at the official level, under the supervision of the three agencies. Students submit their applications to the institute at which they aim to hold their awards using the research portal.
Eligibilities
To be qualified to apply, the applicant must
- Be a Canadian national or a permanent resident of Canada, as of the date of the application deadline
- Be registered in, have applied for, or planning to apply for full-time admission to a qualified graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGS M provision
- Respect the interior deadline to apply for admission for the intended study program alongside contacting the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the selected Canadian institution(s) for further comprehensive information
- Have finished, as of December 31 of the application year
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- a master’s program
- a doctoral program that the applicant is entering without having ever been registered in a master’s program (that is, direct-entry)
- a joint master’s-doctoral program
- a master’s program that will transition to a qualified doctoral program, either before or after award activation, with no master’s degree consulted (that is, fast-track)
- a master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before the conclusion of the award, letting the award continue into a qualified doctoral program
- or somewhere around four and twelve months of full-time study (or full-time equivalent) in a qualified master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before activation of the award, letting it be initiated during the first 12 months of the successive doctoral program for which applicant is requesting funding
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- not have formerly held a CGS M
- have achieved a first-class average in each of the last two completed study years (full-time equivalent), as determined by the host institute,
- submit a maximum of one scholarship application in each academic year to either SSHRC, CIHR, or NSERC
Refer to the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide for facts about part-time admission.
Institutes may, at their will, offer a CGS M award to candidates who have not attained a first-class average.
Program of study eligibility
A qualified graduate program must have an important research module. An important research module is considered to be unique, independent research that leads to the thesis completion, scholarly publication, performance, major research project, dissertation, recital, and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the official level as a prerequisite for program completion.
- Combined programs with a specialized degree (for example, MBA/Ph.D., MA/MBA MD/Ph.D., DVM/Ph.D., JD/MA, JD/Ph.D.) are qualified, if they have a noteworthy research component, as mentioned above.
- Clinically oriented study programs such as clinical psychology, are also qualified programs if they have an important research module, as mentioned above.
- Master’s programs based only on course work are naturally not qualified since they do not contain a noteworthy research module, as mentioned above.
Given the precise requirements of various disciplines, institutes are requested to contact a suitable agency for supervision on the eligibility of study programs.
Benefits
$17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable
Program Venue
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Canada
Application Process
Allocations
Appropriate Canadian institutions are allocated a distinct allocation of awards to offer from every agency. Institutes must respect the agency-specific provision. Refer to the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s award allocations page for a list of provisions by the agency and institution
Deadline
- Deadline of the application: December 1, before 8:00 p.m. (ET). Comprehensive applications must be submitted by the deadline using the research portal. If the deadline falls around the weekend, applications need to be submitted by the following working day before 8:00 p.m. (ET).
- As the application deadline approaches, postponements may happen due to a high volume of users on the research portal, which might avert the timely submission of the application. Requirements to submit late applications would not be accepted.
- Deadline of the results: Competition results would be accessible in the research portal as of April 1.
Selection procedure
The faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at each institute would be responsible for organizing the selection procedure for the CGS M applications. Refer to Information and instructions for scholarship liaison officers for managing the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program for further information regarding the selection procedure.
Selection conditions
The merit evaluation of CGS M applications would be carried out by institutions with an allocation and would be based on the following evaluation appraisal criteria:
| CRITERIA | EXPLANATION | WEIGHT |
| Academic excellence | As demonstrated by previous academic grades, transcripts, awards, and distinctions
Indicators of academic excellence: · academic record · awards and scholarships held · previous studies duration · program type and courses pursued · course load · relative standing (if available) |
50% |
| Research potential | As demonstrated by the research history of the candidate, their interest in discovery, the anticipated research, its probable contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and any projected conclusions
Indicators of research potential: · excellence and innovation of contributions to research and development · significance of academic training and work experience to the field of planned research · feasibility, significance, and value of proposed research · judgment and capability to ponder disparagingly · capability to apply knowledge and sills · creativity and independence · research knowledge and accomplishments relative to prospects of someone with the candidate’s academic experience |
30% |
| Personal features and social skills | As proved by the candidate’s previous proficient and related extracurricular exchanges and partnerships
Indicators of personal characteristics and interpersonal skills: · work experience · leadership experience · project management including organizing discussions and summits · skill or potential to communicate academic, methodological, or scientific notions evidently and rationally in written and verbal formats · participation in academic life · community outreach/volunteerism |
20% |
Announcement of Results
Award offers would be available in the research portal as of April 1. Offers to substitute candidates may be made up until January 31 of the next calendar year. It is the duty of the candidate to frequently check the research portal between April 1 and January 31 for outcomes of the competition. Refer to the instructions for completing an application for further information on the announcement of results.
Conditions of the award
Location of tenure
Awards must be held at the institution where the award offer initiates. Awards are not projected to be portable; but, at the will of the host institution and with agency endorsement, exclusions shall be made in certain situations (for example, parental motives, health reasons, or family-related responsibilities).
Policies and plans
Candidates and award holders must obey the guidelines set out in the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide and any other documents correlated to scholarship submissions and awards. Besides, the award is subject to concluding endorsement by the related agency before funds can be released.
The agencies reserve the right to interpret and implement the plans and procedures for their funding opportunities set out in their published materials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Use and disclosure of information
All personal information collected as part of this program is used by the agencies and by the relevant officials in the eligible research institutions to review applications and to administer and monitor awards. It may also be used to determine the most appropriate funding jurisdiction or to monitor overlap in federal support. Details on the use and disclosure of this information by the agencies are described by CIHR in Info source – Sources of the federal government and employee information, by NSERC in the Use and disclosure of personal information provided to NSERC, by SSHRC in the Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and in the relevant program literature.
Each agency may publish the names and other limited award information of award holders on their websites in accordance with the agencies’ policies on disclosure under the Access to Information Act and their Privacy Act policies and guidelines related to the collection, use, retention, and disposal of personal information. For more information, consult the Access to Information Act, and the Privacy Act. In addition, for SSHRC-funded scholarships, SSHRC will provide to the Fonds de recherche du Québec-Société et culture (FRQSC) the same information as above in advance of the public announcement of awards, for its administrative purposes and in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between SSHRC and FRQSC.
Official languages
Applicants may submit their application in the official language of their choice. Institutions must have mechanisms in place to review both English and French applications.
For more information
The first point of contact regarding the CGS M program is the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the institution(s) where you intend to hold the award.
You can also contact any of Canada’s three agencies for information about this program. You should communicate with the agency whose mandate corresponds to your field of research.
The agencies aim to respond to inquiries within 48 hours. During peak periods (November to January), response time may be delayed.
CIHR
Email: cgsma-bescbm@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
NSERC
Email: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
SSHRC
Email: fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Select Type
Masters
Description
The purpose of CGS M Program is to provide financial support to the scholars with high caliber who are involved in qualified master’s or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada. This backing allows these intellectuals to completely concentrate on their studies in their preferred fields.
The CGS M Program supports up to 3,000 students every year in all disciplines and is administered mutually by Canada’s three granting agencies: SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC. The selection procedure and post-award management are carried out at the official level, under the supervision of the three agencies. Students submit their applications to the institute at which they aim to hold their awards using the research portal.
Eligibilities
To be qualified to apply, the applicant must
- Be a Canadian national or a permanent resident of Canada, as of the date of the application deadline
- Be registered in, have applied for, or planning to apply for full-time admission to a qualified graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGS M provision
- Respect the interior deadline to apply for admission for the intended study program alongside contacting the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the selected Canadian institution(s) for further comprehensive information
- Have finished, as of December 31 of the application year
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- a master’s program
- a doctoral program that the applicant is entering without having ever been registered in a master’s program (that is, direct-entry)
- a joint master’s-doctoral program
- a master’s program that will transition to a qualified doctoral program, either before or after award activation, with no master’s degree consulted (that is, fast-track)
- a master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before the conclusion of the award, letting the award continue into a qualified doctoral program
- or somewhere around four and twelve months of full-time study (or full-time equivalent) in a qualified master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before activation of the award, letting it be initiated during the first 12 months of the successive doctoral program for which applicant is requesting funding
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- not have formerly held a CGS M
- have achieved a first-class average in each of the last two completed study years (full-time equivalent), as determined by the host institute,
- submit a maximum of one scholarship application in each academic year to either SSHRC, CIHR, or NSERC
Refer to the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide for facts about part-time admission.
Institutes may, at their will, offer a CGS M award to candidates who have not attained a first-class average.
Program of study eligibility
A qualified graduate program must have an important research module. An important research module is considered to be unique, independent research that leads to the thesis completion, scholarly publication, performance, major research project, dissertation, recital, and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the official level as a prerequisite for program completion.
- Combined programs with a specialized degree (for example, MBA/Ph.D., MA/MBA MD/Ph.D., DVM/Ph.D., JD/MA, JD/Ph.D.) are qualified, if they have a noteworthy research component, as mentioned above.
- Clinically oriented study programs such as clinical psychology, are also qualified programs if they have an important research module, as mentioned above.
- Master’s programs based only on course work are naturally not qualified since they do not contain a noteworthy research module, as mentioned above.
Given the precise requirements of various disciplines, institutes are requested to contact a suitable agency for supervision on the eligibility of study programs.
Benefits
$17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable
Program Venue
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Canada
Application Process
Allocations
Appropriate Canadian institutions are allocated a distinct allocation of awards to offer from every agency. Institutes must respect the agency-specific provision. Refer to the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s award allocations page for a list of provisions by the agency and institution
Deadline
- Deadline of the application: December 1, before 8:00 p.m. (ET). Comprehensive applications must be submitted by the deadline using the research portal. If the deadline falls around the weekend, applications need to be submitted by the following working day before 8:00 p.m. (ET).
- As the application deadline approaches, postponements may happen due to a high volume of users on the research portal, which might avert the timely submission of the application. Requirements to submit late applications would not be accepted.
- Deadline of the results: Competition results would be accessible in the research portal as of April 1.
Selection procedure
The faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at each institute would be responsible for organizing the selection procedure for the CGS M applications. Refer to Information and instructions for scholarship liaison officers for managing the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program for further information regarding the selection procedure.
Selection conditions
The merit evaluation of CGS M applications would be carried out by institutions with an allocation and would be based on the following evaluation appraisal criteria:
| CRITERIA | EXPLANATION | WEIGHT |
| Academic excellence | As demonstrated by previous academic grades, transcripts, awards, and distinctions
Indicators of academic excellence: · academic record · awards and scholarships held · previous studies duration · program type and courses pursued · course load · relative standing (if available) |
50% |
| Research potential | As demonstrated by the research history of the candidate, their interest in discovery, the anticipated research, its probable contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and any projected conclusions
Indicators of research potential: · excellence and innovation of contributions to research and development · significance of academic training and work experience to the field of planned research · feasibility, significance, and value of proposed research · judgment and capability to ponder disparagingly · capability to apply knowledge and sills · creativity and independence · research knowledge and accomplishments relative to prospects of someone with the candidate’s academic experience |
30% |
| Personal features and social skills | As proved by the candidate’s previous proficient and related extracurricular exchanges and partnerships
Indicators of personal characteristics and interpersonal skills: · work experience · leadership experience · project management including organizing discussions and summits · skill or potential to communicate academic, methodological, or scientific notions evidently and rationally in written and verbal formats · participation in academic life · community outreach/volunteerism |
20% |
Announcement of Results
Award offers would be available in the research portal as of April 1. Offers to substitute candidates may be made up until January 31 of the next calendar year. It is the duty of the candidate to frequently check the research portal between April 1 and January 31 for outcomes of the competition. Refer to the instructions for completing an application for further information on the announcement of results.
Conditions of the award
Location of tenure
Awards must be held at the institution where the award offer initiates. Awards are not projected to be portable; but, at the will of the host institution and with agency endorsement, exclusions shall be made in certain situations (for example, parental motives, health reasons, or family-related responsibilities).
Policies and plans
Candidates and award holders must obey the guidelines set out in the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide and any other documents correlated to scholarship submissions and awards. Besides, the award is subject to concluding endorsement by the related agency before funds can be released.
The agencies reserve the right to interpret and implement the plans and procedures for their funding opportunities set out in their published materials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Use and disclosure of information
All personal information collected as part of this program is used by the agencies and by the relevant officials in the eligible research institutions to review applications and to administer and monitor awards. It may also be used to determine the most appropriate funding jurisdiction or to monitor overlap in federal support. Details on the use and disclosure of this information by the agencies are described by CIHR in Info source – Sources of the federal government and employee information, by NSERC in the Use and disclosure of personal information provided to NSERC, by SSHRC in the Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and in the relevant program literature.
Each agency may publish the names and other limited award information of award holders on their websites in accordance with the agencies’ policies on disclosure under the Access to Information Act and their Privacy Act policies and guidelines related to the collection, use, retention, and disposal of personal information. For more information, consult the Access to Information Act, and the Privacy Act. In addition, for SSHRC-funded scholarships, SSHRC will provide to the Fonds de recherche du Québec-Société et culture (FRQSC) the same information as above in advance of the public announcement of awards, for its administrative purposes and in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between SSHRC and FRQSC.
Official languages
Applicants may submit their application in the official language of their choice. Institutions must have mechanisms in place to review both English and French applications.
For more information
The first point of contact regarding the CGS M program is the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the institution(s) where you intend to hold the award.
You can also contact any of Canada’s three agencies for information about this program. You should communicate with the agency whose mandate corresponds to your field of research.
The agencies aim to respond to inquiries within 48 hours. During peak periods (November to January), response time may be delayed.
CIHR
Email: cgsma-bescbm@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
NSERC
Email: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
SSHRC
Email: fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
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Description
The purpose of CGS M Program is to provide financial support to the scholars with high caliber who are involved in qualified master’s or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada. This backing allows these intellectuals to completely concentrate on their studies in their preferred fields.
The CGS M Program supports up to 3,000 students every year in all disciplines and is administered mutually by Canada’s three granting agencies: SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC. The selection procedure and post-award management are carried out at the official level, under the supervision of the three agencies. Students submit their applications to the institute at which they aim to hold their awards using the research portal.
BENIFITS
$17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable
Eligibilities
To be qualified to apply, the applicant must
- Be a Canadian national or a permanent resident of Canada, as of the date of the application deadline
- Be registered in, have applied for, or planning to apply for full-time admission to a qualified graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGS M provision
- Respect the interior deadline to apply for admission for the intended study program alongside contacting the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the selected Canadian institution(s) for further comprehensive information
- Have finished, as of December 31 of the application year
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- a master’s program
- a doctoral program that the applicant is entering without having ever been registered in a master’s program (that is, direct-entry)
- a joint master’s-doctoral program
- a master’s program that will transition to a qualified doctoral program, either before or after award activation, with no master’s degree consulted (that is, fast-track)
- a master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before the conclusion of the award, letting the award continue into a qualified doctoral program
- or somewhere around four and twelve months of full-time study (or full-time equivalent) in a qualified master’s program for which the degree requirements would be completed before activation of the award, letting it be initiated during the first 12 months of the successive doctoral program for which applicant is requesting funding
- either between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which the applicant is demanding financial subsidy, which may be one of the following:
- not have formerly held a CGS M
- have achieved a first-class average in each of the last two completed study years (full-time equivalent), as determined by the host institute,
- submit a maximum of one scholarship application in each academic year to either SSHRC, CIHR, or NSERC
Refer to the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide for facts about part-time admission.
Institutes may, at their will, offer a CGS M award to candidates who have not attained a first-class average.
Program of study eligibility
A qualified graduate program must have an important research module. An important research module is considered to be unique, independent research that leads to the thesis completion, scholarly publication, performance, major research project, dissertation, recital, and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the official level as a prerequisite for program completion.
- Combined programs with a specialized degree (for example, MBA/Ph.D., MA/MBA MD/Ph.D., DVM/Ph.D., JD/MA, JD/Ph.D.) are qualified, if they have a noteworthy research component, as mentioned above.
- Clinically oriented study programs such as clinical psychology, are also qualified programs if they have an important research module, as mentioned above.
- Master’s programs based only on course work are naturally not qualified since they do not contain a noteworthy research module, as mentioned above.
Given the precise requirements of various disciplines, institutes are requested to contact a suitable agency for supervision on the eligibility of study programs.
For Further Queries:
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Allocations
Appropriate Canadian institutions are allocated a distinct allocation of awards to offer from every agency. Institutes must respect the agency-specific provision. Refer to the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s award allocations page for a list of provisions by the agency and institution
Deadline
- Deadline of the application: December 1, before 8:00 p.m. (ET). Comprehensive applications must be submitted by the deadline using the research portal. If the deadline falls around the weekend, applications need to be submitted by the following working day before 8:00 p.m. (ET).
- As the application deadline approaches, postponements may happen due to a high volume of users on the research portal, which might avert the timely submission of the application. Requirements to submit late applications would not be accepted.
- Deadline of the results: Competition results would be accessible in the research portal as of April 1.
Selection procedure
The faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at each institute would be responsible for organizing the selection procedure for the CGS M applications. Refer to Information and instructions for scholarship liaison officers for managing the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program for further information regarding the selection procedure.
Selection conditions
The merit evaluation of CGS M applications would be carried out by institutions with an allocation and would be based on the following evaluation appraisal criteria:
| CRITERIA | EXPLANATION | WEIGHT |
| Academic excellence | As demonstrated by previous academic grades, transcripts, awards, and distinctions
Indicators of academic excellence: · academic record · awards and scholarships held · previous studies duration · program type and courses pursued · course load · relative standing (if available) |
50% |
| Research potential | As demonstrated by the research history of the candidate, their interest in discovery, the anticipated research, its probable contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, and any projected conclusions
Indicators of research potential: · excellence and innovation of contributions to research and development · significance of academic training and work experience to the field of planned research · feasibility, significance, and value of proposed research · judgment and capability to ponder disparagingly · capability to apply knowledge and sills · creativity and independence · research knowledge and accomplishments relative to prospects of someone with the candidate’s academic experience |
30% |
| Personal features and social skills | As proved by the candidate’s previous proficient and related extracurricular exchanges and partnerships
Indicators of personal characteristics and interpersonal skills: · work experience · leadership experience · project management including organizing discussions and summits · skill or potential to communicate academic, methodological, or scientific notions evidently and rationally in written and verbal formats · participation in academic life · community outreach/volunteerism |
20% |
Announcement of Results
Award offers would be available in the research portal as of April 1. Offers to substitute candidates may be made up until January 31 of the next calendar year. It is the duty of the candidate to frequently check the research portal between April 1 and January 31 for outcomes of the competition. Refer to the instructions for completing an application for further information on the announcement of results.
Conditions of the award
Location of tenure
Awards must be held at the institution where the award offer initiates. Awards are not projected to be portable; but, at the will of the host institution and with agency endorsement, exclusions shall be made in certain situations (for example, parental motives, health reasons, or family-related responsibilities).
Policies and plans
Candidates and award holders must obey the guidelines set out in the Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide and any other documents correlated to scholarship submissions and awards. Besides, the award is subject to concluding endorsement by the related agency before funds can be released.
The agencies reserve the right to interpret and implement the plans and procedures for their funding opportunities set out in their published materials.
