Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation PhD Degree Deadline: 6 Nov 2026 (annual) Study in: Canada Scholarship starts 2027 Brief description: Each year the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation awards up to 16 PhD scholarships to doctoral students whose research in the humanities and social sciences contributes to Canada and society. Besides funding, Scholars join a community of mentors, Fellows and leaders and take part in the Foundation’s leadership programme. Host Institution(s): Canadian universities (Canadian students may also study at universities outside Canada) Level/Field of study: PhD research broadly related to the humanities or social sciences that addresses issues relevant to Canada’s future and aligns with at least one of the Foundation’s four themes: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada and the World, and People and their Natural Environment. Number of Awards: Up to 16 Target group: Canadian students at Canadian universities, Canadian students at universities outside Canada, and international students enrolled at Canadian universities. International students living outside Canada or enrolled at a university outside Canada are not eligible. Scholarship value/inclusions: • up to CA$50,000 a year for three years to cover tuition and living expenses; • up to CA$20,000 a year for three years for research, networking and travel linked to the doctoral project and the Foundation’s programmes. The stipend is adjusted if you receive other awards, but every Scholar gets the full CA$20,000 allowance and at least CA$25,000 a year from the stipend. Eligibility: At the time of application, you must be in the first or second year of a PhD programme, be eligible under one of the student groups above, and have research in the humanities or social sciences that fits at least one of the four themes. Candidates are assessed on academic excellence, the fit of their project with the Foundation’s mission and themes, the quality of their research proposal, and their ability to share knowledge with society. Application instructions: Applications are currently closed. Candidates apply directly to the Foundation in two steps. For the 2027 Scholarship, the eligibility verification form opened on 1 September 2026 and was due by 2 October 2026; the three references were due by 30 October 2026, and the complete application by 6 November 2026. Check the Foundation’s website for the dates of the next competition. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Website: Official Scholarship Website: https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship/ Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Canada for International StudentsThe post Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships first appeared on Scholars4DeV.