This page is a valuable source for a wide variety of resources related to applying for funding for graduate students. We encourage you to refer back to this website frequently as these resources will be helpful throughout your time as a graduate student.
If you have additional questions regarding any of these resources or scholarship applications, please contact the School of Graduate Studies at graduatefinance@trentu.ca
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Winning graduate scholarships takes practice. The School of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of workshops to guide you through the scholarship application process. From crafting an impactful outline of proposed research to navigating special circumstances, these workshops aim to equip you with the tools you need.
Stay tuned for exciting workshops in the Winter 2025 term!
Graduate Studies Scholarship Application Resources
Student Resources:
Trent Graduate Program Doctoral Scholarship Application Overview (SSHRC Focus) Slide Deck
Doctoral Scholarship Application Planning Slide Deck
2024-25 Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Program Tri-Council Slide Deck
Outline of Proposed Research Slide Deck
Letters of Recommendation & Special Circumstances Slide Deck
Tri-Council Selection Criteria - Detailed Explanation
Faculty Resource:
Faculty Guide: Writing of Recommendation for Scholarship Applications
Tri-Council Resources
The Tri-Council agencies include the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). These are federal granting agencies that support research, research training and innovation in Canadian postsecondary institutions.
The following resources are useful when applying for scholarships from any of the Tri-Council agencies:
Tri-Council Doctoral Applications- Where to Submit Application Flowchart
YouTube Scholarship Fellowship Application Tutorials
Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency
Guidelines on the Assessment of Contributions to Research, Training and Mentoring
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization
Guide for Applicants: Considering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Your Application
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Multiple)
How to Integrate Sex and Gender into Research
Gendered Innovations
Indigenous Research
Guidelines for the Merit Review of Indigenous Research
Imagining Canada’s Future Initiative
Health Research Training at CIHR
Training Resources (“Career Hub”)
CV/Resume Help: Careerspace
Careerspace offers assistance for creating CVs and resumes.
Careerspace also offers valuable learning tools and opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience to prepare students for life after Trent.