Location: Canada
Program: PhD Degree
Eligibility: Canadian and International Students
Duration: Up to 4 years
Deadline: Not Specified
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The Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship (DRES) was established in 2024 to attract and support new Dalhousie PhD students with exceptional leadership and research potential. Award recipients represent Dalhousie’s emerging leaders, with significant regional, national, or international impacts expected from their research. PhD students may hold this scholarship for up to 48 months, but not past the end of their fourth year in the program. Recipients are also required to apply to the Tri-agency CGRS-D competition within the first two years of their PhD program, and if successful, will receive the full CGRS-D value of $40,000 per year while the DRES becomes honorary.
Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, Dalhousie is renowned for its world-class graduate programs, strong research culture, and diverse academic community. The university offers over 90 master’s and 45 PhD programs across a wide range of disciplines, attracting talented students from across Canada and around the world. The Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship reflects the university’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of research leaders and supporting doctoral students who demonstrate outstanding academic and research promise.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- $35,000 per year for up to four years, provided the award holder maintains eligibility
- DRES award holders may also receive additional funding beyond the award value through stipends or other sources negotiated with their supervisor/program of study
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must have an intent to start (enroll in or transfer to) a PhD program at Dalhousie between January 2026 and January 2027
- Scholarship funds will only be administered to successful applicants after they are admitted to and registered in their intended program of study
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The application and selection process for the Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship is managed at the faculty level. Awards are given to incoming PhD students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and research potential, with significant regional, national, or international impact expected from their work. Prospective applicants should contact their intended program of study after October 15, 2025 for specific selection criteria and nomination procedures.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
