APPLYING FOR SSHRC SCHOLARSHIPS
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2013 – 2014
APPLYING FOR SSHRCSCHOLARSHIPS
Applications Due: November 1, 2012
The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships, CGS Doctoral Scholarships and the CGS Master’s programs seek to develop
research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by
supporting students in the social sciences and humanities
SSHRC Awards
Determine if your research falls under SSHRC’s mandate by reviewing
Selecting a Funding Agency research primarily in the social sciences
and humanities research must add to understanding and
knowledge of individuals, groups and societies—what we think, how we live, and how we interact with each other and the world around us.
National competition for limited number of awards
Guelph can send 17 applications to SSHRC for the 2013/14 competition year
In 2012/13 competition:67 students submitted applications16 of these were forwarded to SSHRC (maximum
allowable)Of the 16 submitted, 12 were approved (success rate
75%)
SSHRC Doctoral Awards
CGS Doctoral Scholarships: $35,000 per year (for 36 months)
SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000 per year (for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months)
Available only to Doctoral studentsNational competition for limited
number of awards
SSHRC Doctoral Awards
Canadian citizen or permanent resident Applying for support of first PhD Be pursuing doctoral studies in social
sciences or humanities Have not already received a doctoral
scholarship or fellowship from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR
SSHRC Doctoral – Eligibility
Registered full-time in doctoral program (or combined MA/PhD)
Not have exceeded the allowable number of months spent in doctoral study
CGS tenable only at eligible Canadian Universities
SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships can be taken abroad only if previous degree was in Canada
Eligibility to hold the award
Academic performance: transcripts/awards
Program of study and research potential Relevant professional/academic
experience (papers and publications) Two written references Department appraisal (ranking) of
applicants
Evaluation Criteria
National competition for limited number of awards
Allocated submissions for 2013-2014 competition TBA
In 2012/13 competition:57 students submitted applications25 of these were forwarded to SSHRC (maximum
allowable)Of the 25 submitted, 24 were approved (success
rate 96%)
SSHRC CGS Master’s
CGS Master’s Scholarships $17,500 per year (one time, non-renewable)
Available to full-time Master’s students
SSHRC CGS Master’s
Canadian citizen or permanent resident Be applying for support to pursue your first
graduate degree and not have completed more than 12 months of full-time graduate study at proposed start date of the award
First class (A-) average in EACH of the last TWO years of study
Have not already received a master’s-level award from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR
CGS Master’s – Eligibility
Registered full-time in first year of master’s program that includes significant research training
CGS tenable only at Canadian Universities Completed all requirements for the
bachelor’s degree (admitted unconditionally to Master’s)
Eligibility to hold the award
Academic Excellence Weighting: 60% transcripts, awards, distinctions
Research Potential Weighting: 30%
analytical skills, critical thinking, skills, knowledge, judgement, originality, initiative and autonomy, determination and ability to complete projects, timeliness as demonstrated by program of study, work experience, contribution, appraisals
Communication Skills Weighting: 10%
demonstrated in the description of program, work experience, community involvement, extracurricular activities, appraisals, quality of application and if applicable the departmental appraisal
Evaluation Criteria – CGS Master’s
Determine if research falls under SSHRC’s mandate by reviewing the Selecting a Funding Agency
Review SSHRC funding opportunities Carefully read the description for your
selected funding opportunity to ensure eligibility
Before you apply…
original post-secondary transcripts No charge for U of G transcripts if sent
direct to department contact Allow at least 3-5 business days for
processing of U of G transcripts
Transcripts
2 Letters from faculty members who know your research potential and publications
Supports information in application Enthusiastic!!! Focus on skills and past achievements Strength and personal attributes
Letters of Appraisal
List of research contributions Link to Letter of Appraisal form Copy of Program of Study Letter-sized envelope with your
name, address, and deadline info Provide lot’s of time!!
Forward each referee:
World-class doctoral students Demonstrate leadership skills and high
standard of scholarly achievement Doctoral scholarships at $50,000 per year
for 3 years Canadian and international students are
eligible to be nominated for Vanier CGS Extremely prestigious and competitive!
Vanier CGS
be nominated by only one Canadian university be seeking financial support to pursue your first
doctoral degree Completed no more than 20 months of doctoral
studies as of May 1, 2013 First-class average (A-) in in each of the last 2
years of full-time study or equivalent not have already received a doctoral-level
scholarship or fellowship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC
Vanier CGS – Eligibility
Vanier CGS candidates are strongly encouraged to pursue their studies at a university other than that (or those) which granted their undergraduate and graduate degrees
Vanier CGS
Entire application is submitted electronically using ResearchNet
Hard copies of official transcripts submitted to Awards Officers, Office of Graduate Studies
Due date: September 17, 2012 Students applying for a Vanier Scholarship
should also apply for NSERC PGSD or SSHRC Doctoral or CIHR Doctoral scholarship
Vanier CGS – Application Process
A tri-agency program to support NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR and Vanier CGS holders to help offset the costs of undertaking research studies outside Canada for 3 to 6 months.
Up to $6,000 for 3 to 6 months have accepted or hold an active CGS award Due September 25 or May 25 each year to
the Awards Officer, Office of Graduate Studies
Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (MSFSS)