The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) give graduate students a special chance to develop international relationships and acquire experience conducting research abroad.
Deadline: June 10 and October 10 each year (agency deadline).
Value: Up to $6,000 to cover travel, living, and other costs related to the research study period abroad (e.g., accommodation, meals, visas, and insurance).
Type: Graduate Research Scholarship Supplement
Duration: The minimum stay abroad is 2 months, and the maximum duration is 6 months.
Number Of Awards: A total of 250 supplements are awarded annually (45 for CIHR, 80 for NSERC, and 125 for SSHRC). Additional supplements may be awarded if funds are available.
Eligible Countries: All Countries.
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this supplement, you must;
-have accepted or currently hold a CGS (master’s or doctoral) or eligible Vanier CGS.
-undertake your proposed trip abroad no earlier than the competition deadline date.
-not hold, or have held, any other CGS-MSFSS during the course of your graduate studies.
To remain eligible during the research study period abroad, you must;
-hold an active CGS at the time your research study period abroad starts
-be registered in a graduate research studies program at a Canadian institution for the duration of your research study period abroad
-take up the award within one year of receiving the notice of award for the CGS-MSFSS
-return to complete your degree at your Canadian institution.
Host Country: Canada
How To Apply: Click on “Apply For This Scholarship” below.
Source: www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca
