Please help if you can!!
Hellllo everyone!
I'm a Canadian student who has started a PhD program in a STEM field, and I'm trying to figure out what funding opportunities are out there beyond the basics.
I'd love to hear from others who've been in a similar spot, are there any scholarships, awards, or opportunities you've come across that actually helped you? Specifically curious about:
- Travel grants/scholarships - (conferences, research exchanges, etc.)
- Work-integrated or employment-based scholarships
- Awards for early-career PhD students
- Canadian-specific funding = federal, provincial, or institution-based
- Any hidden ones = things that aren't widely advertised but are worth applying to
Not looking for general financial aid info, more interested in scholarships, grants, fellowships, or programs that people have actually had success with.
Any advice or personal experiences are super appreciated. Thank you to anyone who can help :)