Update on the Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships Program

(2013-04-17) As you may know, CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC have formed a Tri-Agency Harmonization Team to redesign the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) Master's and Doctoral programs.

The team has been actively engaging stakeholders including deans, students, researchers, research administrators and student liaison officers. It has also been working closely with relevant groups and associations to gather their feedback on plans to harmonize the CGS Program. In fact, a survey geared at research administrators and student liaison officers was recently launched, allowing them to chime in on the design and implementation of a new model for the CGS Program. A summary report of the consultation will be available through our website in the spring.

In addition to these outreach activities, the team established an Advisory Committee that will provide advice on issues related to the design and implementation of a new model of delivery for the CGS Program.

If you have not had an opportunity to provide feedback and would like to, we invite you to review the National Consultation Paper, and respond via email to the questions at the bottom of the document. Send us your comments and feedback at harmonization@cgs-besc.gc.ca.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 613-992-1973 or through harmonization@cgs-besc.gc.ca