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Summary of changes: 2024–2025 program guides for students and fellows

NSERC has revised the program guides for students and fellows. A summary of the most significant changes appears below.

This summary is meant only to help you focus on the main changes. To review all the changes, fully read the program descriptions and the appropriate instructions relevant to you.

Postgraduate programs
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS D)

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NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Doctoral(PGS D)

New – An eligibility flowchart has been made available to help applicants determine their eligibility to the program.

New supplement – DND/NSERC supplemental funding award

Revision: July 2024
Postdoctoral programs
Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) New supplement – DND/NSERC supplemental funding award
Revision: July 2024
Tri-agency research training award holder’s guide
Tri-agency research training award holder's guide New – Secure submission sites for direct deposit forms and NSERC and SSHRC requirements have been added to the Contacts table.

New – The allowable reasons for part-time support have been expanded.

Revision: February 2024
CMHC-NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowships
As of March 31, 2024, this funding opportunity is no longer accepting applications.