OpenFieldUniversity of Toronto Doctoral Base Funding & Arts & Science Fellowships
U of T's guaranteed doctoral funding package ensuring all eligible doctoral stream students receive at least CAD $20,000 per year plus complete tuition coverage across Arts & Science, Applied Science, and Medicine.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class academic standing (A- / 80%+ equivalent) across prior degree coursework.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 93.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for quantitative programs outside Canada.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research excellence through publications, conference papers, or Master's thesis.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters submitted electronically through the portal.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Minimum CAD $20,000 annual net living stipend plus 100% full tuition coverage for four to five years of doctoral research
- Application fee
- CAD $125 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition completely covered for all doctoral students in funded cohort.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Departmental graduate awards nomination deadline for September intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Toronto documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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