University of Toronto OISE Graduate Funding Package in Canada

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) offers OISE funding packages to students in full-time PhD programs and non-professional MA programs (referred to as the funded cohort). 

OISE funding is designed to provide students in the funded cohort with a minimum level of financial support to offset the cost of graduate education.  

Students in the funded cohort can expect to receive a letter providing the details of their funding package between August 15th and September 30th of each year in which they are a funded student.

To be considered for the University of Toronto OISE Graduate Funding Package, you must:

• be enrolled in eligible full-time PhD programmes and non-professional MA programmes at OISE.

• meet the entry requirements of the OISE and that of the university.

• satisfy the English Language requirements of the University of Toronto.

• be an international or a Canadian student.

• satisfy the university’s terms and conditions each year to continue receiving funding.

The funding arrangements outlined by OISE include the following:

• PhD and SJD students: A base funding commitment of CAD $40,000, inclusive of tuition and incidental fees, for eligible students in the funded cohort.

• First-year MA students: A minimum funding package of CAD $26,892.39 for the 2026–2027 academic year.

• International students: Funding packages are increased to cover the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), according to the university’s stated policy.

• Multiple funding sources: Packages may comprise fellowships, grants, awards, scholarships and employment income.

• Potential teaching and research employment: Eligible students may be required to apply for Graduate Assistantship (GA) or Teaching Assistantship (TA) positions as part of their funding arrangements.

The stated funding values should not be interpreted as cash payments after tuition and fees. The PhD/SJD commitment explicitly includes tuition and incidental fees, and the exact composition of each student’s package depends on their circumstances and applicable funding conditions.

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  To benefit from the University of Toronto OISE Graduate Funding Package, interested and qualified candidates are required to apply only for admission to their respective programs at the institute.

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  There is no formal application process for the OISE funding package.

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  Students who are eligible for the OISE funding package will be provided with a letter indicating the approximate minimum level of funding together with their offer of admission.

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  The Office of Student Financial Support will contact students eligible for a funding package with the next steps in the process.