Canada Graduate Scholarships Master`s program

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Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council of Canada
Conseil de recherches en
sciences humaines du Canada
We build understanding
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Canada Graduate
Scholarships
Master’s program
September 2007
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SSHRC’s Mandate
> Promote and support research and research
training in the social sciences and humanities
> Support research on the economic, political, social
and cultural dimensions of human activity
> Provide advice to the Minister of Industry, the
Honorable Jim Prentice
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SSHRC research training support
> Master’s Level:
• Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) – Master’s
Scholarships
> Doctoral Level:
• SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships
• CGS Doctoral Scholarships
> SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships
> Research assistantships and student Stipends
through Standard Research and Strategic Grants
programs
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Canada Graduate Scholarships: Master’s Scholarships
> Objectives
> Value and Tenure
> Eligibility
> How to apply
> Selection process
> Program of study
> A good application
> A good letter of appraisal
> Where to get help
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Objectives
> Develop research skills
> Assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel
> Support Canada’s best graduate students in the
social sciences and humanities
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Value and Tenure
> $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable
> Tenable only at a recognized Canadian university
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Eligibility to apply
> Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
> Have achieved first-class standing in each of the
last two years of study
> Pursuing your first graduate degree
> Completed no more than 12 months at the graduate
level by the expected start date of the award
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Eligibility to apply
> If not currently registered at a university, you must
have completed your Bachelor’s degree no earlier
than January 1, 2003.
> Not be applying in the 2007-2008 academic year to
NSERC or CIHR
> Not be pursuing a degree program that combines
undergraduate and graduate degrees
> Not have already received an award at the Master’s
level from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR.
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Eligibility to hold an award
> Registered full-time Master’s student
> Admitted, unconditionally, in a Master’s program
that includes advanced research training
> Conducting research in an area that falls within
SSHRC’s mandate
> Must have completed all requirements for your
Bachelor’s degree
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How to Apply
Key Dates:
• Application:
– For applicants registered at a Canadian university in 2007:
date set by university
– For all others: November 29, 2007
• Results Announced: Spring 2008
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Reminders
> SSHRC will ONLY accept official transcripts
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Selection process: Allocations
> University Allocations
> Roles
• Department
• Faculty of Graduate Studies
• University Selection Committee(s)
> Results
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Selection Process: Evaluation criteria
> Academic excellence, 60%
> Research potential, 30%
> Communication skills, 10%
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Program of Study (maximum of 2 pages)
> Explain why you want to pursue graduate studies
> Indicate at which university you intend to undertake
your studies and the degree program you intend to
pursue
> Outline the research training component of that
degree program
> Outline your research proposal
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Program of Study (continued):
> Special Cases
• Your proposed research is in Psychology,
• The output of your degree program is an artistic creation,
rather than a thesis
• Your program does not involve a thesis
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Research Training Component
> Your Master’s Program of Study must include a
significant research training component. Research
training normally involves:
• demonstrating the ability to conduct research; and/or
• completing course work in research methods and/or
statistics; and/or
• acquiring knowledge sufficient to interpret research in the
field.
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A good application
> Demonstrates:
• strong academic record
• excellent potential to conduct advanced scholarly research
• strong communication skills
• ability to successfully complete the Master’s in a timely
manner
> Is clear, concise, coherent, error-free and complete
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A good letter of appraisal
> supports the information in the application;
> is enthusiastic;
> focuses on the applicant's skills and past
achievements;
> focuses on the applicant's research potential;
> stresses strengths and personal attributes;
> demonstrates why the applicant is of superior
calibre and worthy of a prestigious national award.
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Reminders
> Read program description and application instructions
carefully
> Do not use jargon or highly technical language
> Get someone to read and comment on your Program of
Study
> Indicate your proficiency with any language required for
your research
> Ensure that your application is complete and error-free
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Reminders (continued)
> Ensure your list of publications provides complete
bibliographic information
> Do not include research contributions which haven’t
been accepted for publication
> Do not exceed page limits or send more information
than the instructions require
> Let referees know the deadline
> Do not start your application at the last minute
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Where to get help: University
• Supervisor
• Peers
• Past SSHRC Award Holders
• Department Head
• Faculty of Graduate Studies
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Where to get help: SSHRC
> For more information about the CGS Master’s
program:(613) 943-7777 or [email protected]
> For technical assistance with the on-line forms:
(613) 995-4273 or [email protected]
> Web site: www.sshrc.ca
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Canada Graduate Scholarships Master`s program

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