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Country of study
Canada · Kelowna
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • Be enrolled in a program of study (by the time the award is administered) that includes a significant research component that leads to the completion of a thesis, major research project, dissertation, scholarly publication, performance, recital and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the institutional level and is a requirement for completion of the program.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: be enrolled in a program of study (by the time the award is administered) that includes a significant research component that leads to the completion of a thesis, major research project, dissertation, scholarly publication, performance, recital and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the institutional level and is a requirement for completion of the program
  • International students must be enrolled in a PhD program of study at an eligible Canadian institution at the time of application.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: International students must be enrolled in a PhD program of study at an eligible Canadian institution at the time of application
  • Only 15% of all awards are allocated to international students, so only competitive applicants are encouraged to apply.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Only 15% of all awards are allocated to international students, so only competitive applicants are encouraged to apply
  • Have completed no more than 36 months of full-time study in their doctoral program by December 31 of the calendar year of application if previously enrolled in a master's program.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: have completed no more than 36 months of full-time study in their doctoral program by December 31 of the calendar year of application if previously enrolled in a master’s program
  • As of 2026, incoming students are required to submit an application for admission to UBC Okanagan by the CGRS-D application deadline in order to be considered for the award.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: As of 2026, incoming students are now required to submit an application for admission to UBC Okanagan by the CGRS-D application deadline in order to be considered for the award

The real funding

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Allowance
CA$40,000 a year
Length of the funding
36 months

Application steps

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Where to apply

Government of Canada (opens in a new tab) · University of British Columbia Okanagan

Official title (in English): Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Doctoral Program

Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Government of Canada: gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca

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