University of Toronto OISE Graduate Funding Package 2026–2027: PhD Funding of $40,000 and MA Funding from $26,892

Overview

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto offers graduate funding packages to support eligible students enrolled in full-time doctoral programmes and non-professional Master of Arts programmes. This financial support helps students manage the costs of advanced study in fields focusing on education, human development, leadership, policy and social justice. Funding packages may combine academic awards, fellowships, scholarships, grants, and employment income such as graduate assistantships or teaching assistantships.

Who can apply

This funding is available to students admitted to eligible full-time PhD, SJD, and non-professional MA programmes across four academic departments at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. These departments include Applied Psychology and Human Development, Curriculum Teaching and Learning, Leadership Higher and Adult Education, and Social Justice Education. Eligibility depends on the specific programme, degree level, and admission cohort. Students must also satisfy the university terms and conditions annually to maintain their funding.

What you get

Eligible first-year Master of Arts students receive a funding package valued at a minimum of CAD 26,892.39 for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. Eligible doctoral and SJD students receive a base funding commitment of CAD 40,000, which includes tuition and incidental fees. For international students, funding packages are increased to cover the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan. Eligible doctoral students may receive funding for up to four years, while Master of Arts funding duration varies by programme and admission cohort.

How to apply

There is no separate application form for the graduate funding package. Prospective students must instead apply for admission to an eligible full-time graduate programme, and those who qualify for the funded cohort are notified of their approximate minimum funding level alongside their admission offer. The Office of Student Financial Support then guides eligible students through the next steps and prepares individual funding packages. Students requiring assistantship positions must monitor vacancy announcements, apply by the stated deadlines, and accept offers when required.

Key dates

While there is no single application deadline specified for the funding package itself, applicants must check the admission deadlines for their chosen graduate programme. Eligible students typically receive their annual funding package letter between August 15 and September 30 of the relevant academic year.