How Much Should I pay a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)?

 

Although it is up to the discretion of the grant holder how much to pay a GRA, the Tri-Council Agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) do outline the following salary/stipend restrictions.

Masters Student

  • CIHR: $17,850
  • NSERC: $16,500
  • SSHRC: $12,000

Doctoral Student

  • CIHR: $17,850
  • NSERC: $19,000
  • SSHRC: $15,000

Postdoctoral

  • CIHR: $36,750 Minimum (Note: Must begin training within 5 years after obtaining PhD. Maximum support of 3 years.)
  • NSERC: $25,000 for a maximum of 2 years (3 years if to
    attract exceptional foreign candidates, must be offered at the start of the position and NSERC notified)
  • SSHRC: $31,500 Maximum

Tri-Council Salary/Stipend Restrictions

Benefit Rates

Include benefits for employees that are paid a salary or an hourly rate.

  • Full-time Appointments – 27.5%
  • Part-time and contract Appointments – 13% (Western Human Resource Services)

For further information contact Human Resources.