NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships - Uniplus Global Education

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships: Advancing Research Excellence in Canada

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Overview of NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships
Benefits of NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligibility criteria
Application Process and Deadlines

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) offers a range of postgraduate scholarships designed to support outstanding students pursuing advanced degrees in the fields of natural sciences and engineering. These scholarships not only provide vital financial assistance but also foster research excellence and innovation, making them a coveted opportunity for students in Canada.

NSERC offers two main types of scholarships for postgraduate students:

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Master’s (PGS-M): Designed for students pursuing a Master’s degree in natural sciences or engineering, this scholarship provides financial support to facilitate research and academic excellence.
NSERC Doctoral Scholarships (PGS-D): Aimed at students enrolled in a doctoral program, this scholarship supports advanced research and promotes the development of new knowledge and technologies.

Benefits

The NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships offer substantial financial support to recipients.

For Master’s program: $27,000 for 12 months, non-renewable
For Doctoral program: $40,000 per year, for up to three years (award value increased as of Fall 2024).

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person.
You must have completed no more than 24 months of full-time study in your doctoral program by December 31 of the calendar year of application (no more than 36 months if transferred directly from a bachelor’s to a PhD or enrolled in a joint program).
You should not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) or the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Application Process

Concordia has an internal application deadline. Students registered in a Canadian university – including Concordia – during the calendar year (Jan 1 to Dec 31) of the application must apply by the internal deadline.

To apply to the NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS D) program, you must complete and submit an electronic application using the NSERC Online System and identify Concordia University as your ‘Organization to award the degree’. Concordia's internal adjudication committee pre-selects applications to be forwarded to the national competition.

Deadline

Application deadline for Master's program scholarship: Dec 1, 2024
Application deadline for Phd program scholarship: October 11, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply