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2012 Competition for funding to in place for
May 2013 or September 2013
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NSERC
CIHR masters
Affiliated Fellowships (AFF)
MSFHR
Biochemistry Deadlines:
NSERC, CIHR masters, Affiliated Fellowships –
Thursday, September 20th, 4:00 pm
MSFHR – TBA
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NSERC/CIHR/Affiliated Fellowship
Start putting together your
applications NOW.
• ordering transcripts
• contacting potential referees
This is a very busy time of year
for you and the individuals who
will help you.
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NSERC/CIHR/MSFHR/AFF – some FAQs
Can I apply to both NSERC and
CIHR?
NO
Can I apply to both NSERC and
MSFHR?
YES
What about AFF?
All NSERC and CIHR Masters applications are automatically
considered for AFF – no separate application.
Canadian citizens must apply for external funding to qualified
for AFF.
International students are only eligible for AFF.
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NSERC/CIHR/MSFHR/Affiliated
Fellowships – FAQs
Citizenship requirements
NSERC, CIHR, and MSFHR applicants must be
Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Affiliated Fellowship applicants have no
citizenship requirements.
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NSERC/CIHR/AFF
Internal departmental deadline
Thursday September 20, 2012, 4:00 pm
Submit to:
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduate Programs Office
Life Sciences Centre, Room 1.360
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NSERC
Before you complete any forms…
1. Review the "Program Guide for Students and Fellows":
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PGCS/BellandPostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp
2. Review information on the Graduate Studies website:
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/nserc-postgraduatescholarships
3. Make sure you use the current application form,
generally released in late August.
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NSERC - Eligibility
• First-class standing (min 80% at UBC) in each of
the last two completed years of study
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• To take up the award, students must be
registered as a full-time graduate student and
pursuing research at either the master's or
doctoral level in one of the areas of the natural
sciences and engineering supported by NSERC.
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NSERC - Masters level
• PGS M: $17,300, one year
• CGS M: $17,500, one year
• Scholarship support is for a maximum duration
of 12 months
• To hold these awards you must be registered
full-time in the first or second year of your
master’s program
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NSERC
• Fill out and submit the online Form 201 at
www.nserc.ca
• Submit official, up-to-date copies of all
transcripts and translations to the
department
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NSERC
Obtain Form 201 at:
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PGCS/BellandPostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp
Form components
• Consent Form
• Cover Page
• Pages 1-4
• Form 201 - Report on Applicant, 2 required
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NSERC Doctoral level
• PGS D: $21,000/annum for up to three years
• CGS D: $35,000/annum for up to three years
• must have completed, as of December 31 of the
year of application, between zero and 24
months of studies (full-time equivalent) in a
doctoral program
NSERC Selection Criteria
Academic
excellence
Research ability
or potential
Communication,
interpersonal
and leadership
abilities
NSERC
Masters
NSERC
Doctoral
50%
30%
30%
50%
20%
20%
CIHR
• ONLY CGS M (Master’s) is administered by the
Faculty of Graduate Studies, UBC
• Check CIHR and Graduate Studies web sites for
updates:
http://www.researchnetrecherchenet.ca/rnr16/srch.do?all=1&search=true&org=CIHR&sort=
program&masterList=true&view=currentOpps&fodAgency=CIHR&fo
dLanguage=E
• CGS D (Doctoral level) is sent directly to CIHR
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CIHR (Master’s)
• Apply at www.cihr.ca > Current Opportunities
• Follow the instructions identified in the Master's
Awards - Web Forms "Application" Phase
Instructions
• Applicants also need to complete a common CV
form.
https://ccv-cvc.ca/indexresearcher-eng.frm
• All transcripts must be original and official.
• Due by 4:00 pm, Thursday Sep 20, 2012.
CIHR Eligibility
• First-class standing (min 80% at UBC) in each of
the last two completed years of study
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents are
eligible
• Only those students engaged in full-time
Master’s programs in which research is a major
component are eligible for support
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CIHR Selection Criteria
Criterion
Weighting
Achievements
Research
15%
Academic
25%
Characteristics
Critical thinking
Independence
Perseverance
Originality
Organizational skills
Interest in discovery
Communication skills
40%
Research Training Environment
Training program for the candidate
20%
Affiliated Fellowships
• Open to all current Canadian or international students
• Students must be registered at UBC to take up the
award.
• An umbrella term for a collection of awards supported by
government and UBC funds as well as private donors.
• Funding levels are between $8,000 and $27,500 per year
depending on the specific award (the Killam Awards are
highest).
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Affiliated Fellowships
• Anyone who submits a NSERC or a CIHR
masters application is automatically considered
for a Affiliated Fellowship.
• International students and CIHR doctoral
applicants must submit a separate AFF
application.
• Applications are available at:
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships
Affiliated Fellowship (AFF)
Selection Criteria
Academic
excellence
Research ability
or potential
Communication,
interpersonal
and leadership
abilities
AFF Masters
AFF
Doctoral
50%
30%
30%
50%
20%
20%
MSFHR Studentships
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Micheal Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) - a provincial agency
for the Health Sciences.
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For Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents entering universities in BC.
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$20,000 per annum + $5,000 research allowance.
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May be held (at a reduced level) in conjunction with another scholarship.
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Submit application directly to Faculty of Graduate Studies.
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarship-michael-smithforeign-study-supplement
Contact
Graduate Secretary
604 822-5925
[email protected]
Life Sciences Centre Room 1.360
Good luck!