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Table of Contents

• Description
• Objectives
• Eligibility
• Guidelines
• How to Apply
• Contact Information
• Sponsor Description

Description

The Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's Awards are intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master's degree in a health related field at a Canadian institution. These candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity.

Some Canada Graduate Scholarship recipients may be considered for the honour of having their scholarship named a “Canada Graduate Scholarship to Honour Nelson Mandela,” should CIHR deem their application to be aligned with at least one of five themes championed by Mandela: national unity; democracy; freedom and human rights; leadership; children’s participation in society; and children’s health.

For detailed information, visit Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships.

Funds Available

CIHR and partner(s) financial contributions for this initiative are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner(s) funding levels not be available or are decreased due to unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and partner(s) reserve the right to reduce, defer or suspend financial contributions to grants received as a result of this funding opportunity.

• The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $7M, enough to fund approximately 400 awards.
• Trainee stipend: $17,500 per annum.

Objectives

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are:

• The specific objective of the Government of Canada's Canada Graduate Scholarships program is to help ensure a reliable supply of highly qualified personnel to meet the needs of Canada's knowledge economy.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Refer to the Individual Eligibility Requirements regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions.

The maximum duration of award funding from all federal sources to undertake graduate studies is four years, including at the Master's level. Individuals who hold or have held a masters and/or doctoral award from a federal source for a term of four years or more (total) are not eligible to apply.

For detailed information on eligibility, visit Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships.

Guidelines

General CIHR Guidelines

This funding opportunity will comply fully with the policies and guidelines as outlined in CIHR's Funding Policies. CIHR policies reflect areas of importance such as (but not limited to): Gender and Sex-Based Analysis, Knowledge Translation, Open Access, Global Health Research and International Collaborations. Policies and guidelines also cover areas such as applicant responsibilities, Official Languages policy, Access to Information Act, Privacy Act, Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications and Communication Requirements. Information collected by CIHR may be shared as described in the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Policy of the Federal Research Funding Organizations.

For additional guidelines, visit Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships.

Allowable Costs

Recipients should review the Use of Grant Funds section of the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC) Financial Administration Guide for a complete listing and description of allowable costs and activities.

Conditions of Funding

Successful applicants funded through this funding opportunity and any other persons working on the project must comply fully with the CIHR Funding Policies. Policies and guidelines cover areas such as Applicant Responsibilities, Official Languages policy, Access to Information and Privacy Acts, and Acknowledgement of CIHR's Support. Successful applicants will be informed of any special financial requirements in the document pertaining to the scholarship details and the terms and conditions of award available in the Application Overview page (Application Status section) of the Research Portal.

How to Apply

For information on how to apply, visit Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships.

Contact Information

For all questions on funding guidelines, how to apply and the review process, contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or its equivalent) at the institution(s) where you intend to apply.

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines contact:

Telephone: 613-952-0763
Email: cgsma@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Sponsor Description

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)is the Government of Canada’s health research investment agency. CIHR’s mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened health care system for Canadians. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 13,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada.