Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is sponsored by Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. Supports exceptional PhD students in the humanities and social sciences with a focus on human rights, responsible citizenship, Canada and the world, or people and their natural environment.

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Connectez-vous dès maintenant Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau 1980 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, bureau 600 We are looking for students with an outstanding academic record who demonstrate exceptional potential to advance knowledge and address the major challenges facing Canada and the world.

Successful candidates stand out through the quality of their research, their academic excellence, as well as their intellectual curiosity, ambition, leadership potential, commitment to society, and desire to create meaningful impact beyond academia. To apply for a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation PhD Scholarship , you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

Your field of study must be broadly related to the humanities or social sciences and address issues that are relevant to Canada’s future.

Your PhD research must align with at least one of the Foundation’s four themes: People and their Natural Environment Learn more about the four themes To be eligible, you must be one of the following: A Canadian student enrolled at a Canadian university; A Canadian student enrolled at a university outside Canada; or An international student enrolled at a Canadian university.

International students residing outside Canada or enrolled at a university outside Canada are not eligible. At the time of application, you must be: in the first year of a PhD program; or in the second year of a PhD program. The strongest applications typically demonstrate: Academic excellence , supported by an outstanding academic record.

A compelling research project that addresses issues shaping Canada’s future. A strong commitment to making a positive impact , demonstrated through initiatives, collaborations, or achievements. A willingness to engage in dialogue , interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

You must provide three letters of reference : One from your PhD supervisor. One from another academic referee. One from a referee outside academia.

The dates for the 2027 competition will be announced shortly.