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ts … NSERC Presen Scholarships & Fellowships Programs and in engineering Prosperity and high quality of life for Canadians vision and mission We invest in: We invest in: NSERC discovery innovation EXCELLENCE people Highly skilled, well educated and capable of lifelong learning WORKING IN ALL AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and some university faculty Productive use of new knowledge in all sectors of the economy and society Competitive research in science and engineering, providing access to new knowledge from around the world Our goal is Canadian Our goal is Canadian excellence in: excellence in: We do this through peer-reviewed competitions in three programs CREATING KNOWLEDGE Research Grants for basic research in the universities USING NEW KNOWLEDGE Partnerships of universities with industry and other sectors for project research Today’s Agenda • Introduction What’s new in the Scholarships and Fellowships division Information common to most applicants • Postdoctoral Programs • CREATE • Application Form 200 Scholarships News • New Collaborative Research and Training (CREATE) Program • New Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering (AANSE) Supplement Program • The 2008 UFA competition was the final one (program now closed) To Apply for NSERC Support You Must Be: • A Canadian citizen OR • A Permanent Resident of Canada Exception: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program (Vanier CGS) Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships Programs (IPS) Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Eligibility of Proposed Research CIHR/SSHRC Overlap: • • Research must advance knowledge in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Psychology: Consult Program Guide for Students and Fellows and Eligibility Criteria Apply to only one Council per academic year • IN DOUBT • Send a 1 page summary to NSERC Northern Research Internships (NRINT) • Opportunity to do research in Canada’s North • Student may hold a USRA, Vanier CGS, CGS/PGS, IPS or PDF at the same time • No fixed deadlines, apply 8 weeks before start of northern work • Up to 30 awards per year (first come, first served) • How to apply: Form 200 Letter from supervisor Letter from Northern partner NRINT Agreement signed by all parties • Up to $14,000 for 12-16 weeks, within 12 months Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Supplement Program (AANSE) • AANSE supplements aim to engage Aboriginal students and fellows in promoting interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering. • Candidates visit Canada’s Aboriginal communities and schools to share their research and education experiences or participate in science promotion events and activities. • Applicants must hold an USRA, Vanier CGS, Alexander Graham Bell CGS, PGS, PDF, IPS, IRDF or Northern Research Internship. upplements • Extra $ from other organizations • May be available for USRA, PGS, CGS, IPS and PDF • Support research in specific areas • Value ranges from $1,000 - $15,000 • Duration from 1 - 4 years • Contact agencies directly upon receipt of NSERC award letter What Happens to the Application at NSERC? • Verification of eligibility of applicant and proposed research by program officers • Selection committees members review all applications • Applicants informed of NSERC’s decision • Feedback available upon request Postdoctoral Programs • Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) • Industrial R&D Fellowship (IRDF) • Visiting Fellowship (VF) • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship (JSPS) • University Faculty Awards (UFA) Postdoctoral Programs Overview PDF Total $ Graduation Tenure Deadline Duration $40,000 < 2 yrs University October 15 24 months IRDF $40,000 + ≤ 5 yrs Industry VF $43,724 + < 5 yrs Government Not Applicable Not Applicable 24 months 12 months renewable Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) • Deadline Date October 15, 2008 • To be eligible: If PhD was completed after Oct. 15th, 2006 OR If all PhD requirements met by Dec. 31st, 2009 • How to apply: Form 200 + Official Academic Transcripts (Doctoral Only) • $40,000 per year for maximum of 24 months • Award start date: between April 1 and January 15 May only apply twice May not hold more than one NSERC PDF Location of Tenure for PDFs Canada • University and provincial research institutions • Appropriate research laboratories Abroad • University and research centres If requesting a tenure abroad, the PhD must have been completed in Canada The PDF may not be held at the university (or its affiliated institutions) where PhD was completed or with PhD supervisor PDF Selection Criteria and Weightings Weight % Research Ability/Potential Communication Skills, Interpersonal and Leadership Abilities Total 70 30 100 PDF Selection Process • Verification of eligibility of applicant and proposed research by program officers • Selection committees members review all applications • Applicants informed of NSERC’s decision by March 31 • Feedback available upon request Industrial R&D Fellowships (IRDF) • Research at eligible Canadian organization • No deadlines for application • Apply within 5 years of PhD • Not previously employed in Canadian industry after PhD for more than six months • How to apply: Form 200 (Application for a Scholarship or Fellowship) Form 183C (Nomination for an Industrial R&D Fellowship) • $40,000 min/year for maximum of 24 months * Eligible organizations on our Web site IRDF Selection Criteria and Weightings Nominee • Research ability or potential (70%) • Communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities (30%) Proposed R & D activities • Industrial R & D environment • Significance and feasibility • Company commitment • Scientific and technical merit • Incrementality IRDF Selection Process • Eligible organizations submit their application at any time throughout the year • NSERC program staff reviews application for completeness • Two members of the College of Reviewers review the application and complete an evaluation • The members separately assess the merit of the candidate and the research proposal • To be successful, both the candidate and the research proposal must be meritorious • Nominating organizations are notified of the decision within six weeks of receiving the complete application Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) • Research in government setting • No deadlines for application • Apply within 5 years of completing PhD • How to apply: Form 200 (Application for a Scholarship or Fellowship) • $43,724 per year • 1 year fellowship renewable twice * No citizenship or residency requirements VF Selection Criteria and Weightings Weight % Academic Excellence Research Ability/Potential Oral and Written Communication Skills Interpersonal and Leadership Abilities Justification for location & benefits to Department Total 15 50 10 10 15 100 VF Selection Process • Evaluation of applications by government department, overseen by NSERC • If successful, applicant is placed on an inventory for up to 2 yrs • Being placed on the inventory does not guarantee a fellowship • Government departments select candidates from the inventory Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships (JSPS) • Research in Japanese universities and national labs • Deadline January 2009 • Obtained PhD within past 6 years • How to apply: Contact NSERC for application forms • 364,000 Yen (approx. $3,500 CAN) per month + travel and relocation allowances • Maximum 24 months of support University Faculty Awards (UFA) • The 2008 UFA competition was the final one. The program is now closed and applications will no longer be accepted. • NSERC continues to develop replacement programs: AANSE launched in April 2008 New program to address retention of women faculty (TBD) CREATE Collaborative Research And Training Experience • Grants for groups of researchers who will deliver training programs to outstanding students and postdoctoral fellows • Aim to facilitate the transition of new researchers to the Canadian workforce • These innovative programs aim to provide collaborative and integrative training experiences, and will encourage one or more of the following: Acquisition and development of important professional and personal skills Student mobility nationally and internationally Interdisciplinary research within the NSE, or at the interface between the NSE and health and/or social sciences and humanities Collaborative Research And Training Experience (CREATE) Eligibility Majority of the group must be from NSE fields Funding Six years (Year 1: up to $150,000, Years 2-6: up to $300,000 annually) At least 80 per cent of funds spent on stipends to HQP Up to 30 per cent of which may be for students not enrolled in NSE fields Research training experience can target any trainee level Undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows Collaborative Research And Training Experience (CREATE) Program description: www.nserc.gc.ca For professors Grant Programs E-mail: CREATE@nserc.ca Deadline (Researchers): September 22, 2008 Announcement of results: Spring 2009 On-line Application Completion • www.nserc.gc.ca to On-line Services • Print out and review FAQ & instructions • Register as First-Time User or Login • eConsole screen: choose “Forms - Student” • My portfolio screen: • Select form to be created • Choose “Form 200 - Scholarships” • Choose “Form 202 - USRA Part 1” Login for previous user Register for new user PDF format available Create a form: Select the program Or Edit No electronic submission A paper copy must be submitted Form 200 Application profile • List of all parts of the application to be done for the program selected Person Profile • PIN assigned by NSERC • Ensure e-mail valid October to April ⇒ NSERC’s primary contact • Some info for stats and admin use only List specific for each program PIN – if you don't have one leave it blank, not SIN, not Student ID Full address including postal code FORM 200 Academic Background • Complete academic background in science or engineering, current and past • May omit nonscience/engineering programs Work Experience • In science or engineering OR • Demonstrates research ability, leadership, communication skills • Include experience gained in program of study Academic backgroun d accurate : does it make sense? Do not include programs that you have not yet started Relevant work experience, in science or engineering OR that show leadership/ communication skills Form 200 Scholarships and Other Awards Offered • List up to 10 awards • Include declined awards • Include non-monetary awards • Indicate award value per year Scholarships : don't put down $$ from prof's NSERC grants Form 200 - Locations of Tenure • List up to 3 locations • Eligible Canadian universities, not affiliated organizations • Foreign universities Locations of tenure must be universities, not the affiliated hospitals, research institutes, etc. Form 200 Justification for Location of Tenure • Required for PDF, VF and NRINT only • 1 page maximum • Justify choice of location of tenure in relation to the research topic Required for PDF, VF and NRINT only Form 200 - Thesis Information • For CGS/PGS D, IPS 2 and PDF Only • Most recently completed or in progress • Plain language • No Thesis? Describe research project or researchrelated work experience PGS Master and IPS 1: Do not need to complete this section. Section will not appear Form 200 Proposed Research (Free Form) • Summary of future research endeavours • Plain language • 1 page max • Specific as possible Objectives, Outline, Methods; Procedures, Significance • Do not repeat info from Thesis summary Refer to it! • Convert document to PDF format Watch the margins Check grammar, typos, spelling, etc. Don't repeat information found in Thesis Times New Roman regular 12 pts, or any comparable font – nothing smaller Condensed type is not acceptable Contributions and Applicant’s Statement (Free Form) • Part 1: Articles published, accepted, submitted • Part 2: Most significant contributions to R&D • Part 3: Applicant’s statement: research experience relevant activities special circumstances Page limits: PGS M: 1 page total PGS D: 2 pages total PDF: 4 pages total If you choose not to fill in any section from a certain point to the end, indicate so on application Transcripts / Support Letters Transcripts • Must be current and official • Indicate that paper copies will be attached Support Letters • PDF exception to stay at PhD university Indicate that a paper copy will come with the application Required for PDF, VF and NRINT only Form 200: Finishing up • Verify application on “My Portfolio” screen” • When “Verification Report” is “Successful” →PRINT OUT YOUR APPLICATION • Proofread and ask your supervisor and/or a friend to read for appropriate language, grammar, etc. Number to be forwarded to the proposed referees to complete Appendix 1 on-line Verify for completeness Appendix 1: 2 Reports Required Person most familiar with applicant’s abilities: research, etc. Usually thesis supervisor Another person familiar with applicant’s abilities and research Specific examples Vanier CGS and CGS/PGS applicants, use only the form provided All other applicants may use 1 additional page Not proposed supervisor unless also past supervisor Signed by referee Appendix 3: Consent Form • Statistical information Not given to reviewers Remember… • Follow instructions: Font size, margins, page limits etc. • Clear, concise writing • Proofread for spelling, grammar • Provide needed documentation • Choose respondents with care • Be aware of deadlines No On-line application submission! General Information / Application Forms Website: On-line Services: Helpdesk: Scholarships & Fellowships: Finance Division: www.nserc.gc.ca webapp@nserc.ca (613) 995-4273 schol@nserc.ca scholfin@nserc.ca OU THANK Y AND GOOD LUCK