Funding & benefits
Funding details are not stated on the official page as of 28 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship, offered by Dalhousie University in Canada, is a scholarship for PhD students. Eligibility, as stated by Dalhousie University: "You must have an intent to start (enroll in or transfer to) a PhD program at Dalhousie between January 2027 and January 2028." The closing date is 16 October 2026. A supervisor must be secured.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- DRES recipients will be required to complete an annual report and submit it to fgs.slo@dal.ca by July 31 of each year the award is held. More details on these requirements will be shared in the official offer letter sent to successful recipients of this award.
- You must have an intent to start (enroll in or transfer to) a PhD program at Dalhousie between January 2027 and January 2028.
- To be successful in receiving DRES funding, applicants must demonstrate outstanding research achievement, exceptional leadership potential, and the capacity to generate significant regional, national, or international impact through their research.
- Scholarship funds will only be administered to successful applicants after they are admitted to and registered in their intended program of study.
“You must have an intent to start (enroll in or transfer to) a PhD program at Dalhousie between January 2027 and January 2028.”
If you are not eligible to apply for a CGRS-D through Dalhousie in this competition but still wish to apply for DRES funding, please create an application in the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ online Scholarship Management Platform by selecting Major Scholarship Competitions 2026/2027 and the category Major Scholarship Application for Non-Tri-Agency Applicants.
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral level working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in Dalhousie University's words, is: "You must have an intent to start (enroll in or transfer to) a PhD program at Dalhousie between January 2027 and January 2028."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Prior degree / academic background: You must have an intent to start (enroll in or transfer to) a PhD program at Dalhousie between January 2027 and January 2028..
- Study destination: Canada.
Review carefully if
- If you are not eligible to apply for a CGRS-D through Dalhousie in this competition but still wish to apply for DRES funding, please create an application in the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ online Scholarship Management Platform by selecting Major Scholarship Competitions 2026/2027 and the category Major Scholarship Application for Non-Tri-Agency Applicants.
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the verified supervisor requirement before submitting the final application.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility requirements?
In Dalhousie University's own words: "You must have an intent to start (enroll in or transfer to) a PhD program at Dalhousie between January 2027 and January 2028."
Which degree level does Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at Dalhousie University in Canada.
Is Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 16 October 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Do I need a supervisor before applying?
Yes. The application record indicates a supervisor must be secured before or as part of the application.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Dalhousie University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 15 Oct 2026 · Verified Oct 15, 2026
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is based in Canada and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.