Awards & Funding
Graduate students may apply and receive scholarships and awards for which they are availble to receive through nomination or application. Comprehensive information on all funding options can be found online on the following pages:
External Funding
Geoffrey F. Bruce was a distinguished Canadian, dedicated public servant and diplomat who devoted his career to advancing multilateral cooperation in pursuit of environmental protection and sustainable development practices. Geoffrey was passionate about the stewardship of Canadian water resources.
Erika v. C. Bruce created the Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowship to support the next generation of freshwater policy researchers, increase excellence in related public policy research and ensure the sustainability of Canada's freshwater resources.
The Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowship is designed to generate research recommendations that shape public policy related to freshwater resources in Canada. Research projects should be rooted in the social sciences and contribute to interdisciplinary analysis and discussion of freshwater governance and policy in Canada.
Internal Funding
Ryerson Graduate Fellowships, Ryerson Graduate Development Awards (RGF, RGDA)
All domestic applicants who apply before the Priority of Consideration deadline are automatically considered for Ryerson Graduate Fellowships (RGF) and Ryerson Graduate Development Awards (RGDA). Returning students students who perform at the level required will also be eligible for consideration for an RGF after their first year in a Ryerson graduate program. These awards will be dependent on availability of funding.
The value of the award varies (merit based - academic excellence) and is detailed in your Offer of Admission. Consideration is automatic - no application required.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
Students in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels can apply for a merit-based scholarship through the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) (opens in new window) . The Province of Ontario contributes two-thirds of the value of the award while Toronto Metropolitan University provides one-third.
The value of this award is $15,000 per year. Each OGS is tenable for a maximum of one year (three terms) and a minimum of two consecutive terms. An application is required.
For deadlines and information about eligibility and the application process, please go to the OGS webpage at https://www.torontomu.ca/ogs. (opens in new window)
MITACS
Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 20 years. Working with 70 universities, 6,000 companies, and both federal and provincial governments, we build partnerships that support industrial and social innovation in Canada.
Mitacs was founded in 1999 as a Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence, dedicated to supporting applied and industrial research in mathematical sciences and associated disciplines. In 2003, we launched a research internship program designed to increase deployment of highly educated graduates into the private sector. Open to all disciplines since 2007, Mitacs has expanded in response to industrial and university needs, including programs in R&D management, professional skills development, and international research training. Mitacs is committed to its core vision of supporting research-based innovation and continues to work closely with its partners in industry, academia, and government.
From aerospace systems to childhood literacy rates, Mitacs-funded research helps to strengthen connections, improve economic performance, and create jobs. Over the past 20 years, we have supported more than 20,000 research projects, trained more than 33,000 student and postdoc career-skills participants, and supported more than 3,600 international research collaborations.
Mitacs has 25 offices across Canada, a robust leadership team, and a coast-to-coast business development team dedicated to building and supporting new partnerships.
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