Vanier

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

Created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students broadening their research horizons

Vanier Update

The Tri-agencies have announced important updates to the Vanier CGS and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships programs. 

The current 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (results released in mid-April 2025) and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (results released in mid-February 2025) will be the final competitions for these programs.   

For information regarding the Vanier CGS program, please refer to the Vanier CGS official website

For information regarding Postdoctoral Fellowship funding, please contact fellowships@ucalgary.ca

Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and/or Engineering (NSERC) and Health (CIHR).

At a glance

Value

$50,000 per year for three years

Citizenship

Unrestricted

Deadline

Future competitions cancelled

Degree type

Students enrolled in a doctoral program

Vanier CGS official website