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)