Canada Research Training Awards Suite - Research Travel Supplements
CRTAS-RTS provides supplemental funding for Tri-Agency graduate award holders to support research-related travel in Canada or abroad, advancing their research skills and professional development.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (second intake, if available) | June 2027 (annual main intake)
Funding Amounts: $9,000 CAD (non-renewable supplement); up to 250 awards/year; supports 2–6 months of research travel.
Summary: Supports Tri-Agency master’s and doctoral award holders with supplemental funding for research-related travel in Canada or abroad.
Key Information: Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; only one CRTAS-RTS per student.
Description
The Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) provides additional financial support to active holders of Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) master’s and doctoral awards. The supplement is intended to offset the costs of research-related travel, either within Canada or internationally, that directly benefits the student's graduate research and professional development. The program aims to foster advanced research skills, creativity, and innovation among graduate students, strengthening Canada’s research ecosystem.
