Research Manitoba
You can apply directly to Research Manitoba, which provides funds for research in the health sciences through a number of grants and awards programs.
Funding and awards
Upcoming award deadlines
October 21, 2026 - J.W. Dafoe Graduate Fellowship For Study In International Relations
Value: $10,000 for one year
For: Full-time UM Master's thesis students
Details: Open to graduate students in the first or second year in departments of Economics, History, Political Studies; Faculty of Law and Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice
Research field(s): Pursuing a thesis stream related to the field of international relations and/or international comparative studies
October 21, 2026 - Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship in Human Rights
Value: Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $11,725
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: Preference to students working in collaboration with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Research Fields: Currently undertaking research with a focus in human rights, social justice, or peace and conflict studies
October 23, 2026 - Research Manitoba Studentship & Fellowship Webinar
Details: Q&A session for Graduate students and researchers to help navigate the application process.
October 28, 2026 - Doctoral Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Value: $10,000 Scholarships
For: full-time PhD students
Details: The awards are offered to meritorious Canadian Indigenous doctoral students who demonstrate significant research ability and scholarly potential who have a demonstrated connection to the Indigenous community.
Research field(s): Any
October 28, 2026 - Master’s Award for Indigenous Students
Value: $8,000 Scholarships
For: Full-time Master’s Students
Details: This award is offered to meritorious Canadian Indigenous master’s students who demonstrate significant research ability and scholarly potential who have a demonstrated connection to the Indigenous community.
Research field(s): Any
October 28, 2026 - President’s Graduate Scholarship for First Nations, Inuit, And Métis Students
Value: One scholarship valued at $18,975
For: Full-Time PhD students
Details: This award will be offered to the highest ranked applicant from the 2025-2026 Doctoral Scholarship for Indigenous Students competition pool. (No application required)
Research field(s): Any
October 30, 2026 - Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Research Completion Scholarship
Value: Fellowship valued at a minimum value of $2,500.00
For: Master’s and Ph.D. Students
Details: Scholarships will be offered to meritorious graduate students who demonstrate significant achievement, research ability, and scholarly potential. Students must be enrolled full-time in a thesis-based program in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies within the first two years of a master’s program of the first four years of a Ph.D. program. Not all applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed to receive a scholarship
Research field(s): Unrestricted
October 31, 2026 - Premio Campo Fogolar Award
Value: (2) Awards valued at $1,000 each
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: Resident of Manitoba or a resident of Canada with family who was a founding member of Campo Fogolar
Research field(s): Open to a current member of the Fogolar Association of Winnipeg or a direct descendent of someone from the FVG or Vento regions of Italy with an interest in Italian heritage
November 2, 2026 - LGCA Research Scholarships
Value: Scholarships are valued at $1,000 for professional programs, $5,000 for master's students, and $10,000 for doctoral students.
For: Masters and PhD students
Research field(s): For students conducting research on alcohol, gambling, cannabis or horse racing
November 4, 2026 - President Szathmary’s Graduate Scholarship in Human Genetics
Value: Scholarship valued at up to $20,350.00
For: Applicants must be in the second year of a Master’s program, or in the third or fourth year of a Doctoral program.
Details: Open to Canadian and International graduate students writing a thesis in any area of Human Genetics
Research field(s): Any area of Human Genetics
November 5, 2026 - Sixth Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference Fellowship
Value: Variable Fellowships-Total Value $2,000
For: Full-Time Master's & PhD students
Details: For full-time students at the University of Manitoba who are conducting or have proposed to conduct research in the area of prairie conservation and/or prairie endangered species management in Canada
Research field(s): Prairie Conservation and/or Prairie Endangered Species Management
November 5, 2026 - Irena Knysh Graduate Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies
Value: Variable Scholarships Total Value $39, 300
For: Full-Time Master's & PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian and International students who will write or is writing a thesis in any area of Ukrainian studies.
Research field(s): Ukrainian Studies
November 6, 2026 - Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Scholarship
Value: Up to $50,000 per year for three years
For: PhD students
Research Field(s): Humanities and Social Sciences
Details: The Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation offers a scholarship that is more than a scholarship. This three-year leadership program is designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world
Deadline: November 6, 2026, 4pm EST
November 11, 2026 - Pawan K. Singal Graduate Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Sciences
Value: Variable Scholarships – Total Value $16,850
For: UM Master’s & PhD students
Details: Have completed one regular session or two terms, cumulative GPA of 3.50 in their program to date, and may not hold the award more than once
Research field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the UM delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine and affiliated with the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre
December 1, 2026 - Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master’s (CGRS-M)
Value: Scholarships valued at $27,000
For: Full-Time Master’s students
Details: The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master’s program (CGRS-M) aims to helps develop research skills and assist in training of highly qualified personnel by supporting graduate students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs
Research field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities
Deadline: December 1, 2026, at 7:59pm EST
December 7, 2026 - Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship Award
Value: Studentship valued up to $20,000
For: Master's students
Details: Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship Awards support highly qualified Master's trainees in health, social sciences and humanities, and natural sciences and engineering. These awards provide trainees with a stipend as they conduct their master’s research and support the development of their research skills and knowledge in their chosen field of study. The Master’s Studentship is intended to help develop, attract, and retain highly qualified personnel in the province and support the advancement of impactful research in Manitoba.
Research field(s): Health, Natural Sciences & Engineering, and Social Sciences & Humanities categories
December 7, 2026 - Research Manitoba PhD Research Studentship
Value: Studentship valued up to $25,000
For: PhD students
Details: PhD Research Studentship Awards support highly qualified PhD students in health, social sciences and humanities, and natural sciences and engineering. These awards provide trainees with a stipend as they conduct their PhD research and prepare for careers as independent researchers in industry or within Manitoba’s research enterprise. The PhD Studentship is intended to help develop, attract, and retain highly qualified personnel in the province and support the advancement of impactful research in Manitoba.
Research field(s): Health, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Natural Sciences and Engineering
December 14, 2026 - Technology for Aging Gracefully Research Scholarship
Value: Two Scholarships valued at $2,000 each
For: Masters and PhD students
Details: Open to Masters and PhD students
Research field(s): For students who identify as being from racialized and/or Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Metis) communities, to support their living or academic expenses as they pursue research in technology that enhances quality of life and/or care of older adults
January 14, 2027 - CIHR Strategic Master’s Award
Value: Scholarships valued at $27,000
For: Full-Time Master's students
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
Research field(s): AI and Computational Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences; First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Health; Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies, Post-market drug safety and effectiveness; Sex and gender science for health equity; Under-researched areas in women’s health
January 30, 2027 - Winna Tech Leaders of Tomorrow Annual Scholarship
Value: Scholarship valued at $1,500 USD
Details: Designed for students who can identify a real problem in academia and think through a practical solution
Research field(s): Science, technology, engineering, math, business, finance, and related fields
January 31, 2027 - Canadian Water Resources Association 2026/2027
Value: Offering 6 annual Scholarships from $2,000 to $5,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents graduate students enrolled full-time in both fall 2026 term and winter 2027 term in a Canadian University
Research field(s): Graduate Student whose research-based program of study focuses on applied, natural, or social science aspects of water resources
February 2, 2027 - Tanaka 2027 Fund Grant to Support Promising Junior Japanese Studies Scholars
Value: Total of $100,000 available through the 2027 competition – Grants up to a maximum of $14,000 are available
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: For Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents Masters and PhD level students enrolled in a Canadian University
Research field(s): Conducting research related to Japan (including comparative research) using methods from the humanities and social sciences
Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Value: $6,000
For: Master's, PhD and postdoctoral students
Research field(s): Unrestricted
Recommended to apply 16 weeks in advance of planned start date
NSERC Student Ambassadors
Value: $1,000
For: Master's and PhD students
Research field(s): Science, Engineering
Applications must be submitted at least two months before the start of a proposed outreach activity.
Not all upcoming award deadlines are listed here. Read further or check the database to find more.
Funding opportunities
Tri-agency doctoral scholarships
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Doctoral (CGRS-D) program supports world-class doctoral students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a high standard of research achievement. Open to Canadian and international students, the award is valued at $40,000 per year for three years.
Graduate Enhancement of Tri-Agency Stipends (GETS) program
Graduate Enhancement of Tri-Agency Stipends (GETS) provides matching funds to support master’s and doctoral students, with no work or academic requirements. Investigators must apply on students’ behalf once their own Tri-Agency funding is confirmed.
Vanier Scholarship
The Vanier CGS program supports world-class doctoral students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a high standard of research achievement. Open to Canadian and international students, the award is valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years.
Research funding
Find available research funding for master’s and doctoral students.
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Mitacs
Mitacs is a national research network and funding agency that supports collaborative industrial-academic research projects and the training of highly qualified personnel.
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Tri-Council awards (federal funding)
Explore the three major government funding bodies that provide funding for scholarly research in Canada.
FGPS Statement on Transcripts for Tri-Agency Award Competitions
This statement applies to the following Tri-Agency award competitions for the CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC:
- Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS-M)
- Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D)
Students are responsible for obtaining official, up-to-date, and complete transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended and attaching them to their Tri-Agency award application. This includes all undergraduate and graduate studies, completed or ongoing. ONLY official transcripts will be accepted; web or unofficial transcripts will not be accepted and will result in an application being ineligible for the competition.
The following documents must also be included in their application:
- Transcripts associated with transfer credits
- The transcript key/legend for each institution
- An official University of Manitoba transcript showing current Fall registration is required, regardless of whether or not grades are displayed
FGPS does not provide students with copies of transcripts from student records or copies of previously submitted transcripts. This includes transcripts from other Canadian and international post-secondary institutions, UManitoba, and transcripts submitted as part of previous or current admission or award applications.
For transcripts from international institutions ONLY (outside Canada and USA), certified true copies of official transcripts are acceptable. If the transcripts are not presented in one of Canada’s two official languages (English or French), a certified translation must be provided, in addition to the official transcripts in its original language. Applicants can contact their home department to request these.
Missing, unofficial, illegible, or untranslated transcripts WILL deem students’ applications incomplete or ineligible and will not be considered for the competition.
Financial aid
If you're facing financial hardship, or need support to pay your expenses as a student, there are programs available to help you. Apply for a loan, find on-campus employment or use our on-campus food bank.
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Teaching and research assistantships
Contact your department regarding teaching assistantships, where you help conduct undergraduate classes and laboratories, and research assistantships, where you may be able to use the research undertaken for your thesis.
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Work-study program
The work–study program at UM provides supplementary financial assistance for students who are currently receiving government student loans.
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Government student loans
If you are a full-time Canadian or permanent resident you can apply for student loans from the federal and provincial governments to support your studies.
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Emergency loans
The University offers short-term loans to students facing unanticipated living costs and unexpected delays in government loans or other award funding.
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U.S. student loans
Learn about financial aid available to U.S. students, including government student loans.
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Bursaries
The University of Manitoba offers a wide range of bursaries ranging from $100 to $1,000 to support students with financial need. Complete the University of Manitoba General Bursary application to be considered.
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UM food bank
Students can use the food bank to help offset the costs of groceries during times of financial distress.
Information sessions and application support
Looking for help with your funding application? Join an upcoming workshop or watch past recordings to learn more about award requirements, eligibility and how to strengthen your application. You'll also find resources and contacts to guide you through the process.
Workshop Recording - Scholarships for Indigenous students 2024
Workshop Recording - Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s 2024: Applicant Workshop
Workshop Recording Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral 2025
Virtual, presentation-style workshop hosted by Dr. Dawn Sutherland Associate Dean and Allison Aubin, Awards Coordinator, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
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