Scholarship
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
This scholarship supports doctoral candidates who are engaged in research that relates to one of the Foundation's four central themes: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, Canada in the world, and people and their natural environment.
About this scholarship
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships is offered by Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation at phd level. The award is valued at $60,000 per year, provided as other support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive $60,000 per year. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Social Sciences and Humanities. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Full-time doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities who are in the first or second year of their program.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-02. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Social Sciences and Humanities
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
- Award
- $60,000 per year
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-02
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20