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Canada Graduate Scholarships

Master’s program

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SSHRC Mandate

> Promote and support research and research training in the social sciences and humanities

> Provide advice to the Minister of Industry

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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

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Canada Graduate Scholarships, MA program

> Objectives

> Value, tenure

> Eligibility

> Application process

> Selection process

> Evaluation criteria

> A good application

> Program contacts

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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

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> $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable

> Can be held only at a recognzied Canadian university

Value, tenure

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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

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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

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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

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Deadlines

> Application:

• For students at a Canadian university: date set by university

• For all others: December 1, 2003

> Results Announced: April 2004

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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

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Selection process

> University Allocations

> Role of the Department, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University Committee(s)

> Results

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Evaluation criteria

> Academic excellence, 60%

> Research potential, 30%

> Communication skills, 10%

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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, complete, coherent and error-free

> Presents a focused program of study and research

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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

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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

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University help

> Your Department:

• Supervisor

• Peers

• Department Head

> Your university

• Faculty of Graduate Studies

• Past SSHRC Fellowship recipients

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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

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