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 students

National 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)