Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral Research Award: Fall 2025 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)
CIHR funds doctoral research in key health areas—geroscience, bioinformatics, Indigenous lung health, pandemics, and sex/gender—to foster excellence and capacity in Canadian and global health research.
Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (direct-to-agency) | November 2026 (institutions forward to CIHR)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000/year for up to 3 years (maximum $120,000); most priority areas fund 3 awards each; see details for area-specific funding.
Summary: Supports doctoral students in health-related fields for research aligned with CIHR priority areas: geroscience, bioinformatics, Indigenous lung health, pandemic preparedness, and sex/gender in health.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; deadlines and requirements may change—check the program page for updates.
Description
This opportunity provides additional funding for highly rated doctoral students whose research aligns with specific CIHR research priority areas. Applicants must be pursuing a PhD in a health-related field and propose research relevant to one or more designated domains: Geroscience; Bioinformatics and Computational Biology; Lung Health in Indigenous populations; Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies; or Sex and Gender in Health Research. Through these targeted awards, CIHR aims to foster research excellence and capacity in strategic areas critical to Canadian and global health. The program encourages interdisciplinary, impactful projects and supports diverse applicants, including those from underrepresented groups.
