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Social Sciences and Humanities Conseil de recherches en
Research Council of Canada sciences humaines du Canada
Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
University of Regina Presentation
September 23, 2009
Contents
1: Overview of SSHRC Research
Training Programs
2: Joseph-Armand Bombardier (JAB)
Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS)
– Master’s Program
3: Tips for Writing Your Application
4: Doctoral Awards Program
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1: Overview of SSHRC
Research Training Programs
3
Objectives of SSHRC’s Research Training Programs
• Develop research skills
• Assist in the training of highly-qualified
personnel
• Support Canada’s best graduate students and
postdoctoral researchers in the social sciences
and humanities
4
The Full Suite of Research Training Support Programs
Master’s level:
– Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate
Scholarships (CGS) – Master’s Program
– CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement
Doctoral level:
– Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS - Doctoral Program
– SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and supplements
– Vanier CGS Program
– CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement
Postdoctoral level:
- SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships and supplements
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General Eligibility for SSHRC’s Research Training
Programs
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada at
the time of application (except for Vanier)
• Not be applying in the 2009-2010 academic year
to NSERC or CIHR
• Not have already received an award at the same
level from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR.
• Conducting research in an area that falls within
SSHRC’s mandate
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Where to Apply
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2: Joseph-Armand Bombardier (JAB)
Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS)
– Master’s Program
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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
• Have achieved first-class standing in each of the
last two years of study
• Pursuing a 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 (cont.)
• Must have completed the Bachelor’s degree no
earlier than January 1, 2005 (unless registered
at a university since that time).
• Not be pursuing a degree program that combines
undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Regulation regarding combined MA/PhD
programs
• You need not be assured of admission to your
program at the time of application.
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Eligibility to Hold an Award
• Admitted, unconditionally, in a master’s or
combined MA/PhD program that includes
advanced research training
• Registered as a full-time student in a master’s or
in a combined MA/PhD program
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Key Dates
• In parallel to the regular JAB CGS Master’s scholarships
competition, SSHRC will offer, through a final special call
this fall, an additional 200 awards for business-related
research
• Application Deadlines
• Internal deadline for submission to Education is Friday,
November 13 at 4:30 pm in Education Building room 236.
• University of Regina – November 26, 2009 to FGSR
• Results Announced: Spring 2010
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Selection Process: Allocations
• University of Regina
– Master’s allocations – previous year – 11 (new
allocations not yet received)
– Doctoral Quota – this year – 6 (same as previous
year)
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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Research Training Component
• The proposal must include a significant research
training component. Research training normally
involves:
• completing a thesis, major scholarly paper, project,
publication, performance, recital, or exhibit; and/or
• completing course work in research methods
and/or statistics appropriate for the discipline or
field of study; and/or
• acquiring knowledge and experience sufficient to
conduct, assess and interpret research and
scholarship in the field.
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Program of Study (max. of 2 pages)
• Identify the university and degree program which
you are pursuing or intend to pursue;
• Outline clearly the research training component of
the degree program;
• If your Master's degree program involves a thesis,
a major research paper/essay, or a major
research project, provide a well-structured outline
of your research proposal, specifying the
research question, context, objectives,
methodology and contribution to the
advancement of knowledge;
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Program of Study (cont.)
• If it is relevant to your research proposal, describe
any work experience, community involvement or
other extracurricular activity;
• If your research proposal is in psychology, justify
your submission of this proposal to SSHRC
(rather than to NSERC or CIHR), based on the
guidelines
• If the output of your degree program is an artistic
creation rather than a thesis, indicate clearly the
research component of your proposed work.
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2009 Basic Data and Statistics
Number of applications received: 2,517
Number of awards:
• 1,300 plus an additional 200 awards for business-related research
offered through a one-time special call for applications this
summer
Total budget: $26.3 million
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3: Tips for Writing Your
Application
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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 graduate program in a
timely manner
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A Good Letter of Appraisal
• supports the information in the application;
• focuses on the applicant’s skills and past
achievements;
• stresses strengths and personal attributes;
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Reminders
• Read program description and application instructions
carefully
• Start your application early
• Use plain language
• Show your program of study to someone to receive
feedback
• Let referees know the deadline well in advance
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Reminders (cont.)
• Indicate your proficiency in any language required for
your research
• Ensure your list of publications provides complete
bibliographic information
• Only include research contributions that have been
accepted for publication
• Respect page limits
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Where to Get Help at SSHRC
• For more information about our programs:
• (613) 943-7777 or fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
• For technical assistance with on-line forms:
• (613) 995-4273 or webgrant@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
• Web site: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
25
Where to Get Help at the U of R:
• Your supervisor
• Your peers
• Past SSHRC Fellowship recipients
• The department Head
• The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
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Where to Get Help at the U of R …….. Cont.
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Wendy Machmer
Manager of Graduate Scholarships and Awards
FGSR – NR110.2
(306) 337-2236
Wendy.machmer@uregina.ca
Grad.funding@uregina.ca
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4: Doctoral Awards Program
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Value and Tenure
• Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate
Scholarships – Doctoral Program
– $35,000 a year for 36 months
– Can only be held at a recognized Canadian
university
• SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships
– $20,000 a year for up to 48 months
– Can be held at a recognized university in
Canada or abroad
• Apply for both awards by completing one
application form
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Eligible Period of Funding
• Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate
Scholarship: undertaking years of study
• 1 to 3
• 2 to 4
• SSHRC Fellowship: undertaking years of study
• 1 to 4
• 2 to 4
• 3 and 4
• 4 alone
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Eligibility to Apply
• Be pursuing first PhD
• Undertaking doctoral studies or a combined
MA/PhD program
• Not be pursuing a degree program that combines
undergraduate and graduate degrees
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Eligibility to Hold an Award
• Registered as a full-time student
• Unconditionally admitted in a PhD or combined
MA/PhD program
• Conducting research in an area that falls within
SSHRC’s mandate
32
Key Dates
• Application Deadlines
• University of Regina – November 26, 2009 to FGSR
• Check with your academic unit for their deadline –
likely 10 to 14 days earlier than FGSR
• National Competition: March 2010
• Results Announced: Spring 2010
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Selection Process: Pre-selection
Pre-selection competition to fill assigned quota:
• Academic Unit (Department) - Initial review
• U of R Selection Committee
– Comprised of faculty from the Social Sciences and
Humanities program areas
– Review of all applications
– Selection of allocations and alternates to submit
to SSHRC
34
Selection Process: SSHRC National Competition
• All eligible A-list applications undergo competition
at the national level
• Selection committees evaluate, score and rank
applications
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Applying for Funding
• Tips:
• Write down User ID and a password to access your application
• Print-off the program description as well as the instructions as to
how to fill in the application form
• Click on “Selecting a Funding Agency” to verify whether your
application falls under SSHRC’s mandate
• Applicants pursuing studies in Health and Psychology can find
additional information Guidelines for the Eligibility of
Applications Related to Health and Psychology on the “Selecting
a Funding Agency” page.
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Evaluation Criteria
• Academic results
• transcripts
• awards and distinctions
• Program of study
• potential contribution to the advancement of
knowledge
• Professional and academic experience
• research assistantships or other relevant
work experience
• publications
• conference presentations
38
Evaluation Criteria (cont.)
• Letters of Appraisal
• Departmental Appraisal
(Canadian universities only)
39
Program of Study (max. of 2 pages)
Entering first year of doctoral studies:
• Clearly state your current level of study;
• Give the title and a brief description of your master's
thesis, if applicable;
• Identify the degree program which you will pursue
including any relevant courses and provide an explanation
for your choice;
• Provide an outline of your doctoral thesis proposal,
including the research question, context, objectives,
methodology and contribution to the advancement of
knowledge, and your special interests in the proposed
area of research
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Program of Study (cont.)
Currently in a doctoral program:
• Clearly state your current level of graduate study;
• Indicate what stage you are at in your thesis;
• Provide the name of your supervisor of doctoral studies, if
known;
• Provide an outline of your thesis proposal, including, for
example, the research question, context, objectives,
methodology and contribution to the advancement of
knowledge;
• Describe what you hope to accomplish during the award
tenure and what will remain to be done before you obtain
your degree.
41
Program of Studies (cont.) – Reminders
• Your proposed research is in Psychology
• The output of your degree program is an artistic
creation, rather than a thesis
• You want to be considered for a supplement
42
Choosing a Selection Committee
Committee 1 Fine Arts; Literature (all types)
Committee 2 Classical Archaeology; Classics; Classical and Dead
Languages; History; Mediaeval Studies; Philosophy;
Religious Studies
Committee 3 Anthropology; Archaeology (except Classical
Archaeology); Archival Science; Communications and
Media Studies; Criminology; Demography; Folklore;
Geography; Library and Information Science; Sociology;
Urban and Regional Studies, Environmental Studies
Committee 4 Education; Linguistics; Psychology; Social Work
Committee 5 Economics; Industrial Relations; Law; Management,
Business, Administrative Studies; Political Science
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2009 Basic Data and Statistics
• Number of applications: 5,100
• Number of awards:
• JAB CGS scholarships: 436
• SSHRC fellowships: 575
• Overall budget: approx. $71.6 million
• Additional funding for 100 CGS Doctoral Scholarships for
business-related research –fiscal year 2009-2010 only
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Research Training Support Programs –
Supplements and Fellowships for Graduate
Students
• Aileen D. Ross Fellowship
• Awarded to one outstanding Doctoral Award holder conducting
research in sociology, specifically for research on poverty
• Queen’s Fellowship
• Awarded to one outstanding Doctoral Award holder entering a
Canadian Studies program in Canada
• SSHRC William E. Taylor Fellowship
• Awarded annually to the most outstanding recipient of a
Doctoral Award
• Sport Participation Research Initiative: Doctoral Supplements
• Supports holders of SSHRC Doctoral Awards who are doing policy-
relevant research on participation in sport in Canada
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Social Sciences and Humanities Conseil de recherches en
Research Council of Canada sciences humaines du Canada
Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
University of Regina Presentation
September 23, 2009
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