Use Pivot to find funding
Securing adequate funding is an important part of research and academic development. There are many funding opportunities available to SMH trainees, including internal, university, government and non-government opportunities. Students should always consult with their university regarding opportunities and application deadlines.
Opportunities for trainees are updated weekly in our Current Funding page for Trainees as well as on our biweekly newsletter the RTC Staying Connected. To be on the mailing list for the RTC newsletter, please contact rtc@smh.ca.
Check the St. Michael’s Hospital Research Funding Database regularly for updated funding opportunities:
Students who are pursuing research-based master’s or doctoral studies may also qualify for additional financial support, which are administered by the respective graduate units. Please check with your specific department, and also visit the Graduate Awards Office for additional information about scholarship and financial aid programs. University of Toronto York University Ryerson University *Please ensure to verify all internal application deadlines with your university and/or program
| Funding Opportunities | Description | Who can apply | Amount & Duration | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Doctoral Research Award : Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate | The Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral (CGS D) program supports high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in all academic disciplines. This support allows scholars to fully concentrate on their doctoral studies, to seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields and contribute to the Canadian research ecosystem during and beyond the tenure of their awards. Trainees can apply through their university OR through St. Michael's hospital. | PhD | Upper $105,000 | November 23 |
CSMB Trainee Travel Awards | This bursary fund is designed to encourage student and postdoctoral fellow participation in the CSMB annual meeting, by assisting to defray the cost of attending these meetings at distant locations. | MSc, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellows | $100-$750 for 1 year | Various |
Doctoral Award | This award is directed at candidates with a health professional degree who wish to engage in or enhance their research training. | Health professional degree | $50,000 per year for 4 years maximum | Various |
Scholarship Partners Canada | Universities Canada manages government-funded international partnership programs and more than 120 scholarship programs on behalf of private sector companies. | MSc and PhD | Various | Various |
| Mitacs | Up to 200 senior undergraduate and graduate student, as well as postdoctoral fellows from the university can participate in research exchanges through the Globalinks Research Award pathway. Faculty at U of T and an international university from a partner country will jointly supervise research projects. | PhD or Post Doctoral Fellow | $7,500 for 12-24 Weeks | 3 months prior to arriving at host University |
| Senior Basic Science Research Fellowships | The Foundation plays a leading role in the fight against diseases of the heart and circulation by supporting vital, pioneering research into their causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment through research grants. | Post Doctoral Fellow | 5 years | Continuous |
| TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) | Support for Ontario PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows to work on industry-driven R&D projects in all sectors | PhD, Post Doctoral Fellow | $35,000-$70,000 for 1 year | Continuous |
Doctoral Research Award : Doctoral Foreign Study Award (DFSA) | The Doctoral Foreign Study Award (DFSA) program supports high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in all academic disciplines who are pursuing a doctoral degree in a health-related field abroad. | PhD | Upper $105,000 | 2021 |
| Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements | The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who hold a Joseph-Armand Bombardier, an Alexander Graham Bell or a Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the master’s or doctoral level, or a Vanier CGS at the doctoral level. | MSc, PhD | Up to $6,000 | 2021 |
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships | The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is intended to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent. This is a very competitive award, with 70 fellowships awarded each year across Canada. Each institution is asked to put forward only their top candidates. As such, Unity Health Toronto will hold an internal competition to select the most competitive applicants. An email was sent to your Unity Health Toronto account – please check there for more details! | $70,000 per year for 2 years | 2021 |
