Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master's program

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master's (CGRS M) is a prestigious scholarship supporting up to 3,298 students annually across all disciplines in Canada's research training system. Administered jointly by Canada's three major granting agencies, the program provides $27,000 for 12 months to outstanding graduate students developing research skills and contributing to world-class research capacity. The scholarship supports students in predominantly research-oriented programs requiring thesis completion, major research projects, or dissertations reviewed by expert panels. Additional supplements are available for Indigenous students ($5,000), Black student researchers (up to 20 additional awards), and those conducting research in forestry, defense, atmospheric sciences, and impact assessment.

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons under Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Must be registered in or applying to an eligible master's or doctoral graduate program at a Canadian institution. Must have completed 0-12 months of full-time study (or 4-12 months for certain master's programs transitioning to doctoral). Must achieve first-class average in last two completed years of study. Cannot have held prior Master's-level scholarships from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC. Must apply to only one CRTAS program per academic year.