Canada Research Training Awards Suite - Research Travel Supplements
The CRTAS-RTS provides $9,000 in supplemental funding to Tri-Agency graduate award holders for research travel in Canada or abroad to develop advanced research skills and foster collaboration.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | June 2027
Funding Amounts: $9,000 (non-renewable, one-time supplement; approx. 250 awards/year, 2–6 months travel)
Summary: Supplemental funding for Tri-Agency master’s and doctoral award holders to support research travel in Canada or abroad.
Key Information: Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; strict eligibility and travel requirements apply.
Description
The Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) provides supplemental funding of $9,000 to active Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) master’s and doctoral award holders. The aim is to offset costs associated with research-related travel, either within Canada or internationally, for a period of 2–6 months. This program is designed to foster advanced research skills, encourage innovation, and empower graduate researchers to make significant contributions to Canada's research ecosystem and economy. The program is administered collaboratively by CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC.
