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DR.
RICHARD DOUGLAS OATWAY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship valued at $29,550.00 · For Master’s and Doctoral Students
Research Fields(s): Adult harassment (Law, Sociology and Psychology)
Details: Open to Law, Sociology and Psychology graduate students enrolled in full-time Master’s or Doctoral programs at the University of Manitoba to support the study of adult harassment
Deadline: January 8, 2026
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PRESIDENT’S
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN GENETICS
Scholarship valued at up to $11,000.00 · Applicants must be in the second year of a Master’s program, or in the third or fourth year of a Doctoral program.
Research Fields(s): Any area of Human Genetics
Details: Open to Canadian and International students writing a thesis in any area of Human Genetics
Deadline: January 8, 2026
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CIHR
– STRATEGIC MASTER’S AWARD
Scholarships valued at $27,000 · For Full-Time Master's students
Research Field(s): Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences; Sex and Gender in Health; First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Health
Details: The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to students who are enrolled in or have applied to an eligible master’s program in Canada that is relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these
students to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs
Deadline: January 14, 2026
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NATIVE
NORTHWEST RECONCILIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship valued at $2,000 – For full-time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Details: The purpose of the award is to reward the academic achievements of graduate students pursuing research in the area of Truth and Reconciliation in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba
Deadline Extended: January 19, 2026
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G.
CLARENCE ELLIOTT FELLOWSHIP
Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $17,075 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Agricultural Economics, Architecture, Business Administration/Management, City Planning, Economics, Statistics.
Details: Have demonstrated their academic interest(s) and study focus, extra-curricular activities, and their interest in commitment to their community. Recipients will be presented with a certificate and recognized at an award event.
Deadline: January 20, 2026
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JACQUELYNN
GARCIA SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN NUTRACEUTICALS
Scholarship valued up to $2,500.00 · For Master’s Students in their first or second year of a Master’s program
Research Fields(s): Unrestricted
Details: Open to students who are conducting or have proposed to conduct research in the area of nutraceuticals. Preference will be given to a student who is proposing research in the area of nutraceuticals and their effects on cancer.
Deadline: January 28, 2026
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NSERC
JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – STANDARD PROGRAM
For Postdoctoral Fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering
Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories.
Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST.
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JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – SHORT-TERM PROGRAM
For Postdoctoral Fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering
Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories.
Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST.
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MACKENZIE
KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP
(1) $13,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada
Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who hold a Canadian university degree of any level in any discipline.
Details: All required materials including application,
non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline.
Deadline: February 2, 2026
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MACKENZIE
KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
(4) $15,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada
Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who engage in study in the United States or United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations.
Details: All required materials including application,
non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline.
Deadline: February 2, 2026
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UNIVERSITY
OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD
$3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students
Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email
to graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca,
Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline
Deadline: February 27, 2026
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UNIVERSITY
OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE
$1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students
Research Field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to
graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca,
Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline
Deadline: February 27, 2026
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GOVERNOR
GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL
(1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student
Research Field(s): Unrestricted
Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence.
Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email
to graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca,
Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline
Deadline: March 30, 2026
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JAPAN
FOUNDATION TORONTO
Conference attendance grant for graduate students in Canada attending AAS 2026 Conference in Vancouver happening March 2026 a total of up to $200 cad
Research Field(s): Demonstrated interest in Japan Studies with a vision to develop as scholars in Japanese Studies
Details: Graduate Studies enrolled in a Canadian educational institute
Deadline: January 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET
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2026
CANADA-CHINA SCHOLARS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Graduate students can receive scholarships up to 24 months
Research Field(s): This program offers up to 24 months stay in China with the option to obtain a graduate degree from designated learning institutions in China.
Details: Must be Canadian Masters or PhD students
Deadline: January 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
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THE
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS) RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS
Scholarship valued at $30,000 available with a training budget of $2,500/year to a maximum of $5,000.
Research Field(s): Joint programs with a professional degree (including professional programs such as master’s/RN) as well as clinically oriented programs of study are eligible, if they have a significant research component
Details: Open to Canadian or Permanent Resident students who are Black or Indigenous and are enrolled or have applied to a graduate program, officially starting (or will be ongoing) a the funding start date of Sept. 1, 2026
Informal Webinar: January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm EST – Registration
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TANAKA
2026 FUND RESEARCH AWARD
Annual Award value $60,000 – Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available – For Masters and PhD students
Research Field(s): Japanese Studies which includes the study of Language, Culture, Literature, Politics, History, Religion, Economics, Philosophy, Film, Arts, and Science
Details: For Masters and PhD level students with a maximum duration of three months in Japan
Deadline: January 30, 2026
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DR.
GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD
(1) Scholarship $2,000 – For Master’s or Ph.D. students
Research Field(s): Agriculture
Details: Successful candidate will be invited to present their research project at the Indian Head Crop Management field day held on July 3rd.
Contact: info@iharf.ca
Deadline: January 31, 2026
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SOROPTIMIST
FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRANTS FOR WOMEN
Award valued at $8,500 – For Masters or PhD students
Research Fields(s): Women enrolled in a graduate program
Details: Open to women who are Masters or PhD students
Contact: For further information, please email grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca
Deadline: January 31, 2026
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D.G.
& V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCTIC RESEARCH
Master's scholarship valued at $5,000 and Doctoral valued at $10,000
Research Field(s): either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS; or who have at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee
Details: Open to Full-Time Masters and PhD students enrolled in their final year
Deadline: February 6, 2023
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HEART & STROKE
FOUNDATION CANADA
Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students
Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET
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LONDON
GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)
For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD)
Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere
Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students
Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin@lgac.ca
Deadline: March 2, 2026
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MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY
(4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students
Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada
Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study
Contact: info@feedopportunity.com
Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST.
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2026
PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY
Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students
Research Field(s): Open
Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence)
Contact: Kim
McIntyre
Deadline: April 1, 2026
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NSERC
INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)
Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering
Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields.
Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity
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