OpenFieldQueen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) Advanced International Research Fellowship
Prestigious national fellowship funding Canadian doctoral candidates and postdoctoral fellows conducting collaborative research across Commonwealth nations in global health, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.7/4.0 GPA in an accredited Canadian doctoral or postdoctoral program.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English or French proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Institutional nomination letter, 1,500-word international research project proposal, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Dean of Graduate Studies endorsement and two academic references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $15,000 to CAD $30,000 stipend covering travel, accommodation, and research expenses abroad
- Application fee
- CAD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full fellowship subvention
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universities Canada / Universités Canada documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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