Resources for applicants and scholars
For information about the Canadian postsecondary educational system and Canadian institutions, visit the following websites:
- Global Affairs Canada: Learn about Canadian study and research opportunities, as well as the Government of Canada's participation in major international scholarship programs.
- The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: Learn about education and studying in Canada, the recognition of foreign credentials, and the assessment of diplomas and qualifications in Canada.
- Universities Canada: Provides a list of Canadian Universities with links to their websites. Note: Not all universities in Canada
have quotas for the Vanier CGS.
- To ensure that the university in which you would like to apply has a quota, please visit the Vanier CGS quota page.
- International Scholarships: Provides a searchable database of scholarships available to Canadian and International students.
- Immigration and citizenship: Provides information for non-citizens or non-permanent residents who wish to study in Canada
For information about Canadian federal funding agency-specific doctoral opportunities:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Research Awards Program
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Doctoral Program
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Doctoral Award
Tools
The three federal granting councils strongly encourage trainees to take an active role in the management of their careers. CIHR has developed a list of tools and resources to help trainees identify and best prepare for their career of choice.
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