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U of T Launches $100M PhD Scholarship
6 Oct
Summary
- University of Toronto offers $100 million scholarship for PhD students.
- Scholars receive $80,000 annually over four years.
- Funding aims to attract top global PhD talent to Canada.
The University of Toronto has announced a significant $100 million scholarship program designed to attract elite PhD students from around the world. This initiative, described as the largest of its kind in Canada, aims to bolster the university's research capacity by bringing in top-tier global talent.
Each Presidents' Impact Scholarship recipient will receive $80,000 annually, accumulating to $320,000 over a four-year period. This substantial funding package is intended to make the University of Toronto competitive with leading research institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The program's launch was made possible by a $50 million endowed gift from a Canadian family foundation, which the university matched. Beginning in September 2027, 12 to 13 new scholars will be funded each year, with the program sustaining a cohort of 50 scholars in perpetuity.
University leadership expressed enthusiasm for the program, emphasizing its role in fostering interdisciplinary expertise and developing future thought leaders. The scholarship aims to address complex global issues through cutting-edge research and contribute to Canada's prosperity.
