Included in the five-year limit is a maximum of two years' support within the first two years of the Master's Program. Candidates proposing to undertake a qualifying year for admission to graduate school are not eligible for nomination, nor are individuals planning to proceed solely to a health professional degree. Once MRC confirms the nominee's eligibility, the student must commence the award within six months. MRC Studentships are awarded directly to the student. Candidates are expected to have exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity.
Program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Only those students engaged in full-time research training in a recognized Canadian graduate school are eligible for support. At time of application, candidates must have completed at least 12 months, and no more than 36 months, of graduate study. Doctoral work for which support is sought should normally be under the supervision of a researcher who holds operating or salary funds obtained through an MRC peer review process. Awards must be held in Canada. Maximum period of support is three years.