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We build understanding

We build understanding. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s program. September 2003. SSHRC Mandate.

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We build understanding

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  1. We build understanding Social Sciences and HumanitiesResearch Council of Canada Conseil de recherches ensciences humaines du Canada

  2. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Canada Graduate ScholarshipsMaster’s program September 2003

  3. SSHRC Mandate • Promote and support research and research training in the social sciences and humanities • Provide advice to the Minister of Industry

  4. SSHRC research training support • Canada Graduate Scholarships (MA and PhD) • SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships • SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships • Research assistantships through Standard Research and Strategic Grants programs

  5. Canada Graduate Scholarships, MA program • Objectives • Value, tenure • Eligibility • Application process • Selection process • Evaluation criteria • A good application • Program contacts

  6. Objectives • Support Canada’s best graduate students studying in the social sciences and humanities • Develop research skills • Assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel

  7. Value, tenure • $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable • Can be held only at a recognzied Canadian university

  8. Eligibility to apply • Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada • Not be under SSHRC sanction • Have achieved first-class standing in each of the last two years of study

  9. Eligibility to apply • Bachelor’s degree • Pursuing your first Master’s degree or equivalent • Completed no more than 12 months at the graduate level by the expected start date of the award

  10. Eligibility to hold an award • Registered full-time student • Accepted, unconditionally, in a program that includes advanced research training • Conducting research in an area that falls within SSHRC’s mandate

  11. Deadlines • Application: • For students at a Canadian university: date set by university • For all others: December 1, 2003 • Results Announced: April 2004

  12. How to apply • Go to SSHRC Web site (www.sshrc.ca): Applyfor funding • Read the program description carefully • Logon (click Apply) to read and completeon-line forms • Read the form and instructions carefully beforeyou start

  13. Selection process • University Allocations • Role of the Department, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University Committee(s) • Results

  14. Evaluation criteria • Academic excellence, 60% • Research potential, 30% • Communication skills, 10%

  15. 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, complete, coherent and error-free • Presents a focused program of study and research

  16. Hints: Do • Read program description and application instructions carefully • Get someone to read on your proposal • Check that your application is complete and correct • Let referees know the deadline • Ensure your list of publications provides complete bibliographic information • Indicate your proficiency in any language required for your research

  17. Hints: Don’t • Exceed page limits • Use jargon or highly technical language • Use a font size smaller than 12 pt • Include research contributions that haven’t been accepted for publication • Send more information than the instructions require • Start applying at the last minute

  18. University help • Your Department: • Supervisor • Peers • Department Head • Your university • Faculty of Graduate Studies • Past SSHRC Fellowship recipients

  19. SSRHC help • More information about the Canada Graduate Scholarships program: (613) 943-7777 or fellowships@sshrc.ca • on-line forms: (613) 995-4273 or webgrant@sshrc.ca

  20. We build understanding Social Sciences and HumanitiesResearch Council of Canada Conseil de recherches ensciences humaines du Canada

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