The University of British Columbia, Canada offers the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to migrant scholars in STEM fields, with a funding amount of $50,000 per year for three years, and qualifies doctoral students who have achieved a first-class average in their last two years of full-time studies.
Who Qualifies
Migrant scholars who are eligible for Canada scholarships and have a valid Canadian study permit or are applying for a study permit, including those with visa categories such as study permit, work permit, or permanent residence, can apply for these research opportunities. The fully funded scholarships at the University of British Columbia, Canada are available for PhD scholarships and master's scholarships in STEM fields.
NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship
The NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship offers $17,500 for one year, and is eligible for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in a STEM field, with a deadline of December 1, and can be found at https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/.
CIHR Fellowship
The CIHR Fellowship offers $40,000 to $50,000 per year for up to two years, and is eligible for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are pursuing a PhD or postdoctoral degree in a health-related STEM field, with a deadline of October 1, and can be found at https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/.
SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship
The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship offers $20,000 for one year, and is eligible for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are pursuing a PhD in a social sciences or humanities STEM field, with a deadline of October 17, and can be found at https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/.
MITACS Globalink Research Award
The MITACS Globalink Research Award offers $7,000 for up to three months, and is eligible for international students, including migrant scholars, who are pursuing a research project in a STEM field, with a deadline of June 1, and can be found at https://www.mitacs.ca/.
Trudeau Scholarship
The Trudeau Scholarship offers up to $60,000 per year for up to three years, and is eligible for international students, including migrant scholars, who are pursuing a PhD in a STEM field, with a deadline of December 15, and can be found at https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/.
Application Steps
To apply for these research opportunities, migrant scholars can follow these steps:
- Review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
- Choose the scholarship that best fits their research interests and goals.
- Check the scholarship deadlines for each scholarship.
- Prepare the required documents, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a research proposal.
- Submit the application through the official website of the scholarship.
- Wait for the review process to be completed.
- Receive the notification of the application result.
- Accept the scholarship offer and begin the research project.
Documents Checklist
Migrant scholars will need to provide the following documents for their scholarship application:
* Transcripts from previous academic institutions
* Letters of recommendation from academic or professional mentors
* Research proposal outlining the research project and goals
* Proof of language proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores
* Proof of study permit or permanent residence
* Proof of health insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Migrant scholars may have the following questions about the research opportunities:
- Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship?
- Q: Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
- Q: What is the deadline for the NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship?
- Q: Can I apply for a scholarship if I am a refugee?
- Q: What is the funding amount for the MITACS Globalink Research Award?
- Q: Can I apply for a scholarship if I am an international student?
- Q: What is the deadline for the Trudeau Scholarship?
- Q: Can I apply for a scholarship if I am a migrant scholar with a disability?
External Authority Links
For more information on research opportunities and scholarships for migrant scholars, please visit the Government of Canada website or the University of British Columbia website.
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Last Reviewed: 26 July 2026