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
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
Introduction to Responsible Research Assessment Course
Hosted by DORA (The Declaration on Research Assessment)
Date: N/A - Online Course
Time: N/A - Online Course
Where: Online (WordPress)
Cost: Free
Enroll here!
The introductory responsible research assessment (RRA) course aims to empower anyone to challenge existing assumptions around research quality and impact by introducing them to the concept of responsible research assessment, its foundational principles, and how RRA aims to improve evaluation practices.
Graduate Doctoral Scholarship Opportunities for Fall 2026
School of Graduate Studies
Date: August 27
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Location: Zoom
Register here!
Explore domestic and international doctoral scholarship opportunities, learn how to start your CGRS D application, and gain expert tips for successful graduate scholarship applications.
Graduate Doctoral Scholarships: Tri-Council Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Application Overview
School of Graduate Studies
Date: September 2
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Zoom
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Review the CGRS D application process and requirements for CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC doctoral scholarships.
Graduate Doctoral Reference Letters & Special Circumstances
School of Graduate Studies
Date: September 17
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Zoom
Register here!
Learn how to write effective doctoral scholarship reference letters and strategically present special circumstances to strengthen an application.
Graduate Doctoral Outline of Proposed Research
School of Graduate Studies & Dr. David Sheinin
Date: September 25
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
Location: Zoom
Register here!
Learn how to develop a strong doctoral research proposal and outline of proposed research with expert guidance from Dr. David Sheinin.
Research Project Management for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Hosted by The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS)
Date: September 29
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Where: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Cost: $15.00 CAD (no tax)
Register here!
CAGS is offering a 90-minute webinar for graduate students, postdocs, and early career researchers focused on improving research project management skills using three practical one-page tools for planning, scheduling, and tracking research projects. For $15 CAD, participants receive the training, workshop materials, and a certificate of completion, with proceeds supporting CAGS' workshop series.
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Graduate Studies Scholarship Application Resources
Ontario Graduate Scholarships and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Application Overview Slide Deck
Ontario Graduate Scholarship - Outline of Proposed Research for Master's Students Slide Deck
Ontario Graduate Scholarship - Outline of Proposed Research for Doctoral Students Slide Deck
Ontario Graduate Scholarship - Letters of Reference & Special Circumstances Slide Deck
Both Doctoral & Master's
Overview of Graduate Scholarships Slide Deck
Tri-Council Selection Criteria - Detailed Explanation
Faculty Guide: Writing Letters of Recommendation for Scholarship Applications Slide Deck
Doctoral
Doctoral Graduate Program Presentations (Fall 2025) Slide Deck
Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Doctoral Program Slide Deck
Outline of Proposed Research Slide Deck
Letters of Reference & Special Circumstances Slide Deck
Master's
Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Master's Program Slide Deck
Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Outline of Proposed Research Slide Deck
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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:
Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency
Guidelines on the Assessment of Contributions to Research, Training and Mentoring
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
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
Guidelines for the Merit Review of Indigenous Research
Health Research Training at CIHR
Training Resources (“Career Hub”)
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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.
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Academic Skills Graduate Workshops
Academic Skills works closely with graduate students to help them develop as scholars and writers as well as teaching assistants. We hope that you will take advantage of the many services that we can offer you.