YORK UNIVERSITY
York grad students and postdoctoral researchers receive more than $14M in scholarships

A total of 175 York University graduate students, along with 14 postdoctoral researchers, will receive more than $14 million through the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS), announced today (Oct 22) by the federal government.

Today's announcement highlights award winners funded through the Tri-agency Research Training Strategy, administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

"Investing in emerging researchers is an investment in Canada's future," says Lisa Philipps, interim president and vice-chancellor of York University. "I congratulate all of this year's recipients. Their work in health, science, the arts and beyond shows the reach of York research and its power to drive positive change in our communities."

For the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's (CGRS M), 96 York students will each receive $27,000 for 12 months, seven funded through CIHR, 18 through NSERC and 71 through SSHRC.

For the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D), 79 York students will each receive $40,000 per year for 36 months, nine funded through CIHR, 18 through NSERC and 52 through SSHRC.

"York's graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are making important contributions to research that deepens our understanding of the world and helps address complex challenges," said Alice MacLachlan, vice-provost and dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. "These awards recognize the excellence, creativity and dedication of emerging researchers while providing valuable support to advance their work. Their achievements reflect the strength and breadth of graduate and postdoctoral research at York."

Program of study for both the CGRS M and the CGRS D students include disciplines in health, science, art, social sciences and humanities, engineering, the environment and more. This year, as York prepares to open its new School of Medicine in 2028 (pending accreditation), it has nine CGRS D recipients in health, six more than the previous year.

For the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA), worth $70,000 per year for 24 months, 14 York researchers were awarded.

The awards promote and support high-quality research leading to high impact careers. Altogether, Canada is investing more than $480 million through the CRTAS.