Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) offers Graduate Excellence Recruitment Awards to Black applicants admitted to McGill’s graduate degree programs. These awards support McGill’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism and are granted through unit nomination, based on self‑identification during the admissions process.
Value & Duration
- PhD – 10,000, non-renewable
- Master’s (Thesis) – 5,000, non-renewable
- Master’s (Non-thesis) – 2,500, non-renewable
These awards are provided in addition to core funding offered by the department, supervisor, or Faculty and cannot replace that funding.
Nomination Deadline
Fall 2026 admits: April 30, 2026
Eligibility
An eligible applicant must:
- Have received an offer of admission to a graduate degree program at McGill University.
- Self-identify as Black during the admissions process. This can be done in the application documents or by contacting the department directly.
- Intend to register full-time in their degree program during their first year of study.
Students enrolled in professional Master’s programs in which full-time employment and part-time studies are permitted may also be eligible. To confirm eligibility, contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
Students in self-funded programs are not eligible.
How to Apply
Applications are by unit nomination only. Please contact your department directly to self-identify before the nomination deadline.
For Faculty and Staff (including proposed Supervisors): Refer to the Faculty and Staff website for more information on the nomination process.
Other Considerations
As an internal McGill award, this recruitment award is subject to the Award Holder's Guide.
For Faculty and Staff (including proposed Supervisors): Refer to the Faculty and Staff website for more information on the nomination process.
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