Funding & benefits
An annual stipend of up to $50,000 for three years to cover tuition and living expenses.
An annual allowance of up to $20,000 for three years to support research, networking, and travel related to the doctoral project and Foundation programming.
availability to participate in Foundation events and to connect with all Scholars, Fellows and Mentors; such annual events are for example orientation meetings to welcome the new cohort of Scholars, Fellows and Mentors or annual public conferences;
Eligible programmes & fields
ScholarshipFrontier is continuing to check the provider’s official programme information. The verified fields above can still be used for an initial subject-fit check; confirm the final eligible degree on the official source before applying.
About the scholarship
Three-year doctoral scholarship supporting outstanding researchers whose work aligns with the Foundation’s themes and contributes to major societal issues.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include CAD 50,000 / annual stipend. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Humanities and social sciences, Interdisciplinary research aligned with Foundation themes, Social Sciences. 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
- Must be in the first or second year of an eligible research-oriented doctoral programme at the time of application.
- Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English or French.
- Eligible categories include Canadian doctoral students in Canada or abroad and international doctoral students studying at a Canadian university.
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for PhD / Doctoral funding.
- Your intended study area is related to Humanities and social sciences, Interdisciplinary research aligned with Foundation themes, Social Sciences.
- Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
- Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
- You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
- You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- the candidate’s academic curriculum vitae (max. 20 pages);
- three recommendation letters.
Application process
Confirm doctoral-stage and citizenship/study-location eligibility
Prepare research and academic application materials
Submit through the Foundation portal when 2027 dates are announced
Official sources & verification
ScholarshipFrontier checks official scholarship, admissions and programme pages and keeps source evidence separate from the public summary.
Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026