Section outline

  • Funding Opportunities 

    TRU offers a variety of internal and external funding to support graduate research and leadership. Project students may be eligible for the following scholarships and bursaries. Talk to your supervisor to confirm eligibility and application deadlines. 

    • TRU Graduate Student Leaders: $6,000 for student leaders within the graduate community.
    • Research Mentor Fellowship: $7,000 for mentorship roles.
    • Students as Partners Fellowship: $3,000 to enhance student-engaged research.
    • SWAAC Graduate Student Award of Merit: $3,500 for women showing leadership (next cycle in 2028).
    • Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS‑M): $27,000 for one year (deadline Dec 1).

    These awards help students develop research skills, build networks, and apply theory to practice. To find out more, visit the "Research Funding and Opportunities" website linked here: https://www.tru.ca/research/graduate-studies/awards-and-funding/research-funding-opportunities.html

    Knowledge Mobilization Opportunities

    Research Project students have the opportunity to share their research during the 3MT® competition where graduate students present their research project in just three minutes, using a single static slide, to non‑specialists. The first place competitor wins $1,000 (second $500, third $250). It's a great way to sharpen your public‑speaking, clarity, and research‑summarizing skills. For more details, visit the website linked here: https://www.tru.ca/research/graduate-studies/3mt.html

    All MEd students are encouraged to publish their thesis, project, or capstone papers. Several students have successfully published in the Canadian Journal for New Scholars in Education, which is a peer-reviewed, open access journal with hands-on support for emerging scholars. Additionally, students who create a poster as part of their knowledge mobilization, can share their research on the open access website Emerging Scholars in Education.