Open · Deadline 4 November 2026
CIFAR Global Scholars Program: PhD Research Scholarship 2026/2027
- Deadline
- 12:00 Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5)November 4, 2026: Application deadline - 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5).
- Applications open
- Funding
- Partial fundingTravelCAD 100,000 in total
- Level
- PhD
- Host country
- Canada
- Who can apply
- All nationalities
- Fields
- Natural sciences · Health and medicine · Social sciences · Humanities
- Language
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Duration
- 24 months
- Funder
- CIFAR
Apply on the official site (cifar.ca)
Verified on 2 September 2026 against cifar.ca · How we verify
CIFAR’s Global Scholars Program offers PhD scholarship support, including CAD 100,000 in flexible research funding and travel, with applications due 4 November 2026.
Who can apply?
PhD applicants of all nationalities can apply in natural sciences, health and medicine, social sciences, and humanities, with fluent spoken and written English. Canada is the host country.
What does the funding cover?
The scholarship provides CAD 100,000 in total as unrestricted research support. The funds can cover research expenses, teaching release, student or postdoc support, conference travel, and more; travel is included.
When is the deadline and how does the timeline run?
Applications open on 2 September 2026, and the deadline is 4 November 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5). The program lasts 24 months.
How can applicants apply?
Applications are submitted on the official CIFAR page.
- Open the application on the official CIFAR page.
- Apply on the official page.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for CIFAR?
All nationalities.
What does CIFAR cover?
Travel.
When is the deadline for CIFAR?
4 November 2026 (Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5)).
Am I eligible?
Answer a few questions and get an assessment based on the official requirements.