Scholarships from granting agencies
The research granting agencies of the governments of Canada and Québec offer several merit scholarship programs to current and future graduate students.
These scholarships recognize academic achievement, encourage academic research, and provide opportunities to gain professional and research experience.
Upcoming competitions
Granting agencies’ competitions generally take place from August through December each year.
2025 webinar
Watch this webinar (in French) to learn more about the research scholarship programs offered by granting agencies and to hear from a member of a selection committee.
Granting agency programs
Applications for granting agency competitions are due in the fall. Before you apply, make sure you select scholarships offered by suitable agencies for your field of research, and read their full descriptions carefully. Otherwise, your application may be rejected.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
Master’s
SSHRC Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (CGRS)
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Where to apply: Research Portal
Master’s and doctorate
Research Travel Supplements (NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR)
Deadline: June 10, 2027
Doctorate
SSHRC Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (CGRS)
Deadline: September 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: SSHRC online services
Fonds de recherche du Québec - Secteur Société et culture (FRQSC)
Master’s
Research master’s scholarships (B1)
Deadline: October 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: FRQnet portal
Doctorate
Bourses de doctorat en recherche (B2)
Deadline: September 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: FRQnet portal
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Master’s
NSERC Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (CGRS)
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Where to apply: Research Portal
Master’s and doctorate
Research Travel Supplements (NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR)
Deadline: June 10, 2027
Doctorate
NSERC Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (CGRS)
Deadline: September 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: NSERC online system
Fonds de recherche du Québec - Secteur Nature et technologies (FRQNT)
Master’s
Research master’s scholarships (B1)
Deadline: October 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: FRQnet Portal
Doctorate
Doctoral research scholarships (B2)
Deadline: September 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: FRQnet Portal
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Master’s
CIHR Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (CGRS)
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Where to apply: Research Portal
Master’s and doctorate
Research Travel Supplements (NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR)
Deadline: June 10, 2027
Doctorate
CIHR Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (CGRS)
Deadline: September 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: ResearchNet
Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS)
Master’s
Master’s degree scholarships for individuals with a professional degree in health (B1DP)
Master’s degree scholarships for medical students (B1M)
Research master’s scholarships (B1)
Deadline: October 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: FRQnet Portal
Doctorate
Doctoral scholarships for people with a professional health degree (B2DP)
Doctoral scholarships for medical students (B2M)
Doctoral research scholarships (B2)
Deadline: September 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: FRQnet Portal
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)
Master’s, doctorate and postdoctoral studies
Graduate and postdoctoral scholarships in occupational health and safety
Deadline: October 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Where to apply: IRSST website
Eligibility of international students
International students pursuing a master’s degree may only apply for scholarships from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). Doctoral students, on the other hand, are eligible to apply for scholarships from all granting agencies.
Selection process
In collaboration with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FESP), the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office (BBAF) is responsible for overseeing the internal selection process for these competitions. The recommended applications are submitted to the granting agencies for the final stage of the selection process.
Tips for preparing your application
Guidelines, tutorials, and other tools are available to help you submit a strong application.
Postdoctoral fellowship
Recent doctoral graduates interested in pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at Université Laval can visit the FESP website to learn more about the Université Laval Postdoctoral Fellowship Welcoming and Supervision Policy.
Postdoctoral scholarships from granting agencies
Browse our scholarship directory to find postdoctoral scholarships available upon admission or during your studies in your field. Alternatively, visit the following pages:
Please note that the information on this page is subject to change without notice.
Student Awards and Financial Aid Office
Contact the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office team to get all the information you need.