CGS - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements

SUNSETTING OF THE MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT
The 2025 CGS - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement will BE THE FINAL COMPETITION FOR THIS PROGRAM.

 **The information below is archived. Please review the new Canada Research Training Awards Suite - Research Travel Supplements funding opportunity for updated information on research travel funding **

Background

The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) program supports high calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad, and they are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are active Tri-Agency CGS holders (CGSM, CGSD or Vanier CGS).

Value

  • A Supplement of up to $6,000 is awarded to help offset the costs of undertaking research studies outside Canada for a defined period of 2-6 months.
  • The CGS award must be active at the time the research study abroad begins. 

Contacts

  • CIHR
    CGS-MSFSS
    Research Capacity Development
    CIHR
    160 Elgin Street
    Ottawa, ON K1A 0W9
    Tel.: 613-954-1968
    E-mail: CGSMSFSS-SEEMSBESC@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

  • NSERC
    CGS-MSFSS
    Scholarships and Fellowships Division
    NSERC
    350 Albert Street
    Ottawa, ON K1A 1H5
    Tel.: 613-992-9169
    E-mail: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

  • SSHRC
    CGS-MSFSS
    Research Training Portfolio
    SSHRC
    350 Albert Street
    P.O. Box 1610
    Ottawa, ON K1P 6G4
    Tel.: 613-943-7777
    E-mail: fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca