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Application Form

CRIR Graduate Scholarships Program | 2026

INSTRUCTIONS

Application deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 11:45 p.m.

To be eligible for the CRIR graduate scholarship competition, you must:

  • Be registered in a regular research master’s, doctoral research program in fall 2026;
  • Be a CRIR student member in good standing at CRIR (for those starting in the fall of 2026, please complete the membership registration form now here);
  • Be supervised by a researcher with regular member status at the CRIR (your principal supervisor) who is in good standing;
  • Have achieved a cumulative grade point averages (GPA) greater than 3.5 out of 4.3 or 3.1 out of 4.0, or the equivalent, throughout all of your university studies (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral).

Important

We recommend that you review the Graduate Scholarships Program and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) before you begin preparing your application.

Download the program

  • Have your application reviewed before submitting it to CRIR: We recommend that you have your research proposal and resume reviewed by your principal supervisor. Student support services are also available at universities to assist with scholarship applications: University of Montreal (student support), University of Montreal (preparation guide), UQAM (student support), McGill University (student support).
  • Evaluation grid: take note of the evaluation grid, before and after preparing your application.
  • Application form: Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*), and some items are “optional” or “if applicable.”
  • Guidelines for naming your documents: Last name, First name, Level of study, Type of document (e.g., project, transcripts, resume).
  • Save and continue later: The information you enter can be saved at any time. Simply use the “Save and continue later” button at the bottom of the page. You can return to the form at a later time. You will receive a link via email. You have up to 90 days to complete the form. Note: Documents that must be attached in PDF format should only be added when you submit the final, completed form.
  • Documents to attach: Documents must be inserted individually in the designated sections of the form and then combined into a single PDF file, which must be uploaded at section 11 of the form.
Incomplete applications: Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the competition before being reviewed by the evaluation committee.

Form

"*" indicates required fields

Your name and contact information

Preferred language of communication*
Are you currently a*

Supervisor

Your supervisor must be a regular CRIR researcher in good standing

Co-supervisor

University, degree program (between September 2026 and April 2027), and research axis

(Applicants must be enrolled in the fall of 2026)
Please verify the research axis of your primary supervisor on the CRIR website.

Required information and documents

General questions

A) Are you waiting a decision on a scholarship that could cause you to exceed the $31,000 threshold?*
For details and explanations, see the CRIR Graduate Scholarship Program.
B) Are you entering a direct-entry or fast-track doctoral program?*
For details and explanations, see the CRIR Graduate Scholarship Program.
C) Indicate the type of scholarship for which you are applying*

1. Description of your research project

Document to attach. Maximum 2.5 pages. Written in Times New Roman 12, single spacing, minimum margins of 2.54 cm. A reference list may be added as an appendix.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
1b. What language is your project written in? *

2. Resume

List the amounts received and the periods of coverage for each scholarship and award received (period = month and year from the start to the end of the coverage) – Use the resume template of your choice.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

3. Academic transcripts from all your university studies

Documents to submit: All academic transcripts for each level of university study you have completed in Quebec, another Canadian province, or another country (undergraduate and graduate). Both official and unofficial transcripts are accepted.

To ensure a fair evaluation of the cumulative GPA for all students, if you do not have transcripts—for example, in the case of a French doctoral degree—or if you have completed internships or exchange programs for which you received grades that do not appear on your official transcripts, please submit a supporting letter.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

    4. Table showing your proof of equivalency

    • Item 4a applies only to students who have studied abroad or in another Canadian province. This table is mandatory to confirm your application.
    • Item 4b applies to all students.
    In addition to your academic transcripts (which you submitted in the previous step), you must provide a table presenting your proofs of equivalency to demonstrate the cumulative GPA for each level of university study, in another country or other Canadian province where each degree was obtained (undergraduate and graduate). Please specify your cumulative average and the grading scale used (e.g. out of 4.3 or 4.0).
    See all the details in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) included in the program.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
      4b. Confirm that you have submitted your transcripts and, if applicable, the equivalency table*

      5. Cumulative grade point (GPA) average of all your university studies

      5. Indicate below the cumulative GPA on a 4.3 or 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, for each level of university study, including your cumulative GPA for the current semester (undergraduate and graduate).*
      Name of degree (Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral)
      Name of program
      Name of university
      Cumulative average obtained (please specify denominator, e.g.: 3.5 out of 4.3)
      Country name
      Canadian equivalent (enter N/A if not applicable)
       

      6. Capacity for commitment

      Describe your “commitment”: integrated approach, social engagement, sustainable health, and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)

      By “commitment” we mean civic participation, a contribution to the life of one’s community and to the common good. Example: Tell us your story! Demonstrate achievements that are specific to your background, describe what you will do in the coming year to get involved.

      For more information on this topic, see page 3 of the FRQ 2021 Guide – New Evaluation Criteria for Training Grant Programs (pdf).

      Additional reference: We also invite you to watch the CRIR’s EDIA workshops and conferences – Bibiana Pulido, MSc: EDI in research: how to ensure an approach “by, for, and with” the most marginalized populations? Watch the lecture on the CRIR YouTube channel.

      We invite you to:
      • Present your path in an integrated manner , establishing the links between your experiences and interests on the one hand, and your choices of orientation, training, and academic pathway on the other. This description should enable the evaluation committee to gain a clear understanding of your personal background.
      • Present and describe the activities that demonstrate your ability to bring science and society into dialogue (e.g. science popularization activities, participation in events aimed at the general public) and your capacity for commitment (e.g. volunteer work, community projects, civic and community involvement, organization of events).
      • Specify how your research project takes into account sustainable health (docx) and EDI principles.
      • Incorporate sex and gender into the project’s content and, if applicable, into your research approach and stance.
      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

      7. Orientation(s) of the CRIR Development Plan 2022-2028

      7. Please indicate which strategic orientation(s) of the CRIR’s Development Plan 2022–2028 your project best aligns with (select up to 2 options):*
      See reference document "2022-2028 Strategic Orientations: Objectives, Activities and Indicators” here: https://crir.ca/en/research/orientations-strategiques-du-crir/
      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

      Example: Demonstrate your involvement in the research community, within CRIR, within the CRIR Student Committee, participation in the activities of the scientific program, development of transferable skills through activities organized by the Carrefour des savoirs, etc.

      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

      8. OPTIONAL - Interruption or slowdown in your research activities

      If applicable, upload your file.
      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

      9. IF APPLICABLE – Provide proof of participation in two funding competitions during the current year

      If applicable, upload your file
      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

      10. IF APPLICABLE – External funding: provide proof and indicate that the funding allows the holding of concurrent scholarships

      10. IF APPLICABLE – If you already hold a scholarship from recognized or unrecognized organizations (e.g., foundations, institutional scholarships, etc.) by the FRQ for the year in which the CRIR scholarship is awarded (September 2026 to April 2027), for your level of study, please provide proof and indicate that it allows for the accumulation of scholarships. (attached proof must include: name of the funding source, proof that it allows for the cumulation of scholarships, and the amount received for this funding).
      The total amount of all scholarships (including the CRIR scholarship, if awarded) must be less than $31,000 for master’s and doctoral programs.
      Name of funding source
      Allows cumulation of scholarships. Yes (provide proof)
      Amount obtained
       
      If applicable, upload your file
      Max. file size: 128 MB.

      11. MANDATORY – Attach all documents

      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

      12. MANDATORY – Confirm these eligibility criteria

      12. MANDATORY – Confirm one of these statements to complete your application*

      Funding

      University Affiliations