Summary: The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) provide doctoral scholarships to attract prospective and incoming PhD students currently outside Canada. Valued at $40,000 per year for three years, these awards support research in priority areas that advance Canada’s research capabilities.
Designation
Doctoral Scholarship
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Value | $40,000 per year for three years |
| Citizenship | Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students. |
| Degree Level | Doctoral |
| Location | University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada |
| Application Deadline | 4:00 PM, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
Research Area
- Advanced digital technologies (AI, quantum, cybersecurity)
- Health (including biotechnology)
- Clean technology and resource value chains
- Environment, climate resilience, and the Arctic
- Food and water security
- Democratic and community resilience
- Manufacturing and advanced materials
- Defence and dual-use technologies
Eligibility/Qualification
Nominee (Student Recipient) Eligibility:
- Must be an incoming doctoral student without current affiliation with a Canadian institution.
- Currently studying or working abroad.
- Eligible to enroll in a doctoral program at UBC by January 2027.
- Open to international students, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons.
- Must meet UBC’s PhD program admission requirements.
Nominator (Faculty Supervisor) Eligibility:
- Must hold an active Tri-Agency grant.
- Must be eligible to supervise doctoral students.
Description
CIRTA aims to enhance Canada’s research landscape by providing funding for exceptional doctoral candidates who can contribute to priority research areas. The awards are facilitated through a nomination process rather than a competitive application, allowing UBC faculty to select promising candidates to receive this prestigious funding.
How to Apply
- Contact Potential Nominators: Interested candidates should reach out to UBC faculty members who may nominate them for CIRTA funding.
- Complete PhD Application: Submit a full application for admission to UBC’s PhD program.
- Nomination: Nominators will complete and submit the CIRTA nomination form by the application deadline.
For more information on the admission process, please visit UBC Graduate Admissions.
Last Date to Apply
February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PST) for internal nominations to be submitted.
Make sure to take the required steps well in advance of the deadline to ensure eligibility and to secure a nomination!
