Funding & benefits
Funding details are not stated on the official page as of 18 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Established in 2000 through a very generous gift from Dr. Richard H. Tomlinson, these fellowships are awarded annually by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) to recruit outstanding students into Doctoral degree programs. They are GPS' most prestigious internal award. Tomlinson Scholars usually go on to win other prestigious awards like CGRSDs. Value & Duration Up to $35,000 per year, available for 3 years
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
- The Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowships are for incoming students accepted into a doctoral degree at McGill University with a start date of Winter 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026. Students whose latest degree was completed or in progress at McGill, are ineligible. Former McGill students who later completed a graduate degree elsewhere may apply. Visiting students at McGill, who are completing the requirements for a degree from another university, may apply.
- Only applicants with a first class academic record. McGill considers a first class GPA to be 3.7 (or 3.5 in Law) in each of the last two (2) years of full-time study at the undergraduate and post-graduate level.
“Visiting students at McGill, who are completing the requirements for a degree from another university, may apply.”
The Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowships are for incoming students accepted into a doctoral degree at McGill University with a start date of Winter 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026. Students whose latest degree was completed or in progress at McGill, are ineligible.
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral level working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in McGill University's words, is: "Visiting students at McGill, who are completing the requirements for a degree from another university, may apply." Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: Canada.
Review carefully if
- The Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowships are for incoming students accepted into a doctoral degree at McGill University with a start date of Winter 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026. Students whose latest degree was completed or in progress at McGill, are ineligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Two letters of reference Provide letters from two external referees commenting on the applicant's academic/research accomplishments and potential. Referees to send the letters directly to the academic unit.
- Proposed supervisor's statement commenting on: how the applicant's proposed project integrates with the supervisor's research program; source(s) of funding available for the research program; and available resources, such as space, facilities, equipment, and access to required expertise.
- All official transcripts or certified copies from university level studies (graduate and undergraduate)
Application process
- Provide letters from two external referees commenting on the applicant's academic/research accomplishments and potential.
- Please contact your department directly for more information about the submission process.
- If selected, your department/academic unit will submit your application package along with the other required documents to GPS on your behalf.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Complete the required nomination step described by the official provider.
- 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 McGill University's own words: "Visiting students at McGill, who are completing the requirements for a degree from another university, may apply."
Which degree level does Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowships support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at McGill University in Canada.
Is Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowships still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 21 May 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with McGill University, through the official application page linked from this record.
Which documents does McGill University ask for?
The official page lists 3 items: Two letters of reference Provide letters from two external referees commenting on the applicant's academic/research accomplishments and potential. Referees to send the letters directly to the academic unit, Proposed supervisor's statement commenting on: how the applicant's proposed project integrates with the supervisor's research program; source(s) of funding available for the research program; and available resources, such as space, facilities, equipment, and access to required expertise, All official transcripts or certified copies from university level studies (graduate and undergraduate).
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from McGill University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 18 Oct 2026 · Verified 4 h ago
About McGill University
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