Université de Montréal / Government of Canada (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) · National
UdeM Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral)
About this award
UdeM Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral) is offered by Université de Montréal / Government of Canada (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR).
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Université de Montréal / Government of Canada (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have a top-tier academic record and a history of leading others in both your university and your local community. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Université de Montréal / Government of Canada (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR)'s program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. Selection is highly competitive and based on your academic record and leadership. The three federal agencies—SSHRC (the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council — the agency that funds social science research), NSERC (the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council — the agency that funds science and engineering research), and CIHR (the Canadian Institutes of Health Research — the agency that funds health science)—manage the process. Ask Université de Montréal / Government of Canada (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Université de Montréal / Government of Canada (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or International Student — citizenship requirement
- Graduate, Postdoctoral, Doctoral — study level
- Resident of QC — provincial eligibility
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
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