Doctoral Research Scholarships for Medical Students (Canada)

Deadline: 29-Sep-26

The Doctoral Research Scholarship provides financial support to medical students in Québec who are pursuing research training leading to a doctoral degree as part of an M.D.-Ph.D. programme. The scholarship provides $25,000 annually, with a maximum of $75,000 over nine funding sessions. An extension of up to three additional years may also be available, with an annual value of $10,000, allowing recipients to complete their research projects or continue research activities alongside their medical studies.

About the Doctoral Research Scholarship

The Doctoral Research Scholarship is designed specifically for medical students enrolled in structured M.D.-Ph.D. programmes at Québec universities. The scholarship allows students to temporarily interrupt their medical training and focus on research leading to a doctoral degree.

The programme aims to:

- Stimulate interest in medical and health research. - Support research excellence. - Provide financial assistance to outstanding applicants. - Help medical students develop research expertise alongside their medical training. How Much Funding Is Available? The scholarship provides financial support throughout the doctoral research period.

Funding includes:

- Annual scholarship value: $25,000.

- Maximum award: $75,000 over nine funding sessions.

- Possible extension: Up to three additional years.

- Extension value: $10,000 per year.

The extension can allow recipients additional time to complete their research project or continue research activities while progressing through their medical studies. Who Can Apply? The scholarship is intended for medical students who are enrolled in an M.D.-Ph.D. programme at a Québec university. Applicants must meet the citizenship, academic, programme, and research requirements.

They must:

- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. - Hold or expect to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree, or have completed at least 90 course credits in a university programme. - Be enrolled in a regular undergraduate medical programme at a Québec university. - Be enrolled, or expect to be enrolled before January 15, 2027, in a research-type doctoral programme (Ph.D.). - Be enrolled in the Ph.D. as part of a structured M.D.-Ph.D. programme. - Propose a research project that directly concerns human health. - Have a research project that can be completed within a maximum period of three years. Additional eligibility conditions apply regarding the number of completed sessions and previous funding. M.D.-Ph.D. Programme Requirement Applicants must be participating in a structured M.D.-Ph.D. programme at a Québec university. The scholarship enables medical students to temporarily interrupt their medical training so that they can dedicate themselves to doctoral-level research. This structure allows students to develop advanced research skills while remaining on a pathway toward medical training. Research Project Requirements The proposed research project must directly concern human health. Applicants should also ensure that their research project is feasible within a maximum period of three years. The research component is central to the scholarship, as the programme is intended to support doctoral research training rather than general medical education. Academic Requirements Applicants must satisfy the specified academic requirements.

They must either:

- Hold or expect to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree; or - Have completed at least 90 course credits in a university programme. Applicants must also be enrolled in a regular undergraduate medical programme at a Québec university. Citizenship Requirements

The scholarship is open to:

- Canadian citizens - Permanent residents of Canada Applicants must meet the citizenship or residency requirement at the time specified by the programme. Doctoral Enrolment Deadline Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a research-type doctoral programme as part of a structured M.D.-Ph.D. programme before January 15, 2027. Students should ensure that their doctoral enrolment status meets this requirement before the specified date. Research Period and Extension The scholarship can support doctoral research for up to nine funding sessions, with an annual value of $25,000 and a maximum total of $75,000. An extension may be possible for up to three additional years, during which the annual scholarship value is $10,000. The extension is intended to provide additional support for students who need more time to complete their research project or continue research activities alongside their medical studies. Additional Eligibility Conditions In addition to the general requirements, applicants must meet additional eligibility criteria relating to: - The number of funding sessions already completed. - Previous scholarship or research funding received. Applicants should review these conditions carefully before applying to determine whether they remain eligible. Why This Scholarship Matters Combining medical education with advanced research training can provide students with an opportunity to develop both clinical and research expertise. The Doctoral Research Scholarship provides financial support while students focus on doctoral research, helping encourage future researchers working in areas directly related to human health. Key Facts About the Doctoral Research Scholarship

- Programme: Doctoral Research Scholarship

- Location: Québec, Canada

- Target applicants: Medical students pursuing doctoral research

- Programme: Structured M.D.-Ph.D.

- Annual scholarship: $25,000

- Maximum funding: $75,000

- Funding period: Nine funding sessions

- Possible extension: Up to three additional years

- Extension value: $10,000 per year

- Eligible applicants: Canadian citizens and permanent residents

- Medical programme: Regular undergraduate medical programme at a Québec university

- Doctoral programme: Research-type Ph.D.

- Doctoral enrolment deadline: Before January 15, 2027

- Research focus: Human he