Canada Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement


Deadline:

TBA: likely Spring 2024


Eligibility of Citizenship: Canadian and Permanent Residence
Degree Level: Masters, PhD, and EdD
Award Status: Closed
Applicant Status: Incoming Students and Continuing Students

Description

Quick Facts

The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.

This program is available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who hold a Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the Master’s or doctoral level or a Vanier CGS. Note that international students who hold a Vanier CGS are not eligible for this competition.

Annual Value: up to $6,000 for 2 to 6 months

Eligibility

For complete eligibility criteria and program details, please review the harmonized program description hosted on NSERC’s website.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the linkage between the CGS research goals, the activities outlined for the proposed research study period abroad, and the applicant’s future research/career goals, considering:

  • the significance, feasibility and merit of proposed activities at the foreign institution
  • the justification for the choice of host institution and/or host supervisor
  • the relevance and anticipated benefits of the proposed activities to the candidate’s current graduate-degree training

For reference, the program objectives are as follows:

  • to support high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad
  • to strengthen the potential for collaboration between Canadian institutions and other research institutions outside of Canada

Application and Nomination Procedures

Further Information

Please review the harmonized program description hosted on NSERC’s website: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSForeignStudy-BESCEtudeEtranger_eng.asp

The CGS-MSFSS Award Holder’s Gulde: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Guides-Guides/CGSMSFSSRegs-BESCSEEMSRegs_eng.asp

Questions about this award? Email joanne.tsui@ubc.ca