STUDENTSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Call for proposals
Our studentships and fellowships support emerging researchers working on mental health questions that matter to communities across Canada. Funding opportunities are offered at different times throughout the year and may focus on specific research areas, communities or regions. New opportunities are announced through our e-newsletter and other MHRC channels.
Open and upcoming opportunities
Explore our current funding opportunities below.
Before you apply
Eligibility, research priorities and application requirements vary by opportunity.
Review the full call and application guide before applying to confirm that you are eligible, your proposed research aligns with the opportunity and you have all required materials.
MHRC-Mitacs Annual 2027 Indigenous Mental Health Studentship
Supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis students conducting community-connected research in Indigenous mental health.
FUNDING AMOUNT
$15,000 CAD
APPLICATION OPEN
September 30, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE
October 28, 2026
AVAILABILITY
Across Canada
MHRC-Mitacs-iA Workplace Mental Health Studentship (Summer 2027)
Supporting student researchers exploring workplace mental health in collaboration with academic and community partners.
FUNDING AMOUNT
$15,000 CAD
APPLICATION OPEN
November 4, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 2, 2026
FUNDING PARTNERS
Mitacs, iA Financial Group
AVAILABILITY
Across Canada
In this section
How our funding model works
Calls for proposals
Research in progress
Alumni and impact
Closed calls
Our funding opportunities evolve as research priorities, community needs and partnerships change. The archive below provides a record of previous calls, including the research area, funding offered and the partners who helped make each opportunity possible. Closed calls are provided for reference only. Requirements, funding and application processes may differ from current opportunities.