Transcript SSHRC English - University of New Brunswick

Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council of Canada
Conseil de recherches en
sciences humaines du Canada
Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
September 2009
Contents
1: Overview of SSHRC Research
Training Programs
5: Vanier CGS Doctoral Nominations
Program
2: Joseph-Armand Bombardier (JAB)
Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS)
– Master’s Program
6: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship
Program
3: CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study
Supplement (MS FSS)
4: Doctoral Awards Program
7: Enterprise Awards Management
System (EAMS)
8: Tips for Writing Your Application
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1: Overview of SSHRC
Research Training Programs
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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
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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.)
• If not currently registered at a university, must
have completed the Bachelor’s degree no earlier
than January 1, 2005.
• 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
• Application:
• 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
• For applicants registered in a degree program at a
Canadian university in 2009: date set by university
• For all others: December 14, 2009
• Results Announced: Spring 2010
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Selection Process: Allocations
• University Allocations
• 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: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Michael Smith Foreign Study
Supplements Program (MS FSS)
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Objective
• Supports high-calibre graduate students in
building global linkages and international
networks through the pursuit of exceptional
research experiences at research institutions
outside of Canada.
• A total of 250 awards
• SSHRC - 125
• NSERC - 80
• CIHR - 45
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Value and Tenure
• Up to $6,000 for 3 to 6 months
• Non-renewable.
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Eligibility to Apply
• Applicant must be registered at a Canadian
institution at the time of application
• Applicant have accepted or hold a JosephArmand Bombardier CGS (master’s or doctoral
level) or a Vanier CGS
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Eligibility to Hold an Award
• hold an active CGS at the time your study period
abroad starts;
• be registered full time in a graduate research
studies program at a Canadian institution for the
duration of the time abroad;
• take up the award within one year of receiving
the notice of award for the CGS Michael Smith
Foreign Study Supplement; and
• return to complete your degree in Canada.
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Key Dates
• Submit application and all required documents
to your faculty (school) of graduate studies for
consideration
• Deadline for submitting applications to the
granting agencies: June 10th and October 10th
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Selection Process
• Universities are allocated supplements based on
the number of Canada Graduate Scholarships
(CGS) held at their university
• University forwards applications to SSHRC
• SSHRC reviews for eligibility and content
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2009 Basic Data and Statistics
• 2009 awards:
• Upcoming deadlines: June 10 and October 10
• Awards: 125
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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
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Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate
Scholarship: undertaking years of study
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1 to 3
2 to 4
SSHRC Fellowship: undertaking years of study
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1
2
3
4
to 4
to 4
and 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
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Key Dates
• Application
• For applicants registered at a Canadian university:
date set by university
• For all others: November 5, 2009
• National Competition: March 2010
• Results Announced: Spring 2010
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Selection Process: Pre-selection
Pre-selection competition to fill assigned quota:
• Canadian universities; OR
• SSHRC (for direct applicants only)
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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
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Evaluation Criteria (cont.)
• Letters of Appraisal
• Departmental Appraisal
(Canadian universities only)
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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.
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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
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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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5: Vanier CGS Doctoral
Nominations Program
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Context
• Announced in Budget 2008
• Delivering on Government’s S & T commitment
• Launched by the Government of Canada on September 2,
2008
• Target: 500 active Vanier scholarships by 2012 (165
scholarships for the 2009 competition, divided equally
among the three agencies)/ $25 million investment in
people/training
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Objectives, Expected Results and Outcomes
• Establishment of a Canadian doctoral scholarship that is
internationally competitive and internationally recognized,
similar to other international scholarships such as the Fulbright
and Rhodes
• Enhanced capacity of Canadian universities to attract the best
and brightest young people from Canada and the world with the
potential to become leaders in the next generation of
researchers in Canada
• Attract to Canada top students from other countries who will
bring with them new knowledge and ideas and enrich the
Canadian learning environment
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Objectives, Expected Results and Outcomes (cont.)
• Support Canada’s top doctoral students in order that they are
able to stay in Canada in the face of intense international
competition for the brightest researchers
• Promote and brand Canada as a home of research excellence
and Canadian Universities as world-class institutions of research
and higher learning
• Establish effective research collaborations and networks
between Canada and the recipients’ home countries
• Create an alumni of “ambassadors” for Canada worldwide who
will promote Canada as a destination for research excellence
and higher learning
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Value and Tenure
• Valued at $50,000 per annum for 24 or 36
months
• Can only be held at nominating university
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Eligibility to Apply
• Applicants must be nominated by a Canadian
university with a Vanier CGS quota
• Applicants must be seeking support to pursue
their first PhD (or equivalent)
• Applicants must be pursuing doctoral studies (or
a combined master's/PhD degree)
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Eligibility to Apply
• Applicants must not be pursuing a degree
program that combines undergraduate and
graduate degrees
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens,
permanent residents or international students to
be eligible for nomination for a Vanier CGS
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Eligibility to Hold an Award
• Award holders must be registered as a fulltime student
• Award holders must be unconditionally
admitted in a PhD or combined MA/PhD
program
• Award holders can only hold the Vanier
award at the nominating university (nontransferablility of Vanier award)
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Key Dates
• Application
• The deadlines for all applications are set by
the nominating university.
• All applicants must apply through the
harmonized tri-agency website
(www.vanier.gc.ca) using ResearchNet.
• Results Announced: Spring 2010
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Selection Process
1. University nomination (200 nominations/year for
SSHRC)
2. Nominations evaluated by agency-specific multidisciplinary peer review committees
3. Selected nominations are forwarded to an independent
Inter-Agency Selection Board
• This Board will select the Vanier Canada Graduate
Scholarship recipients.
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Evaluation Criteria
• Academic results
• Transcripts
• Awards and distinctions
• Program of study
• Potential contribution to the advancement of
knowledge
• Innovation (critical thinking, originality)
• Demonstrated potential of leadership skills
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Evaluation Criteria
• Professional and academic experience, including
research training and potential leadership ability
• Two written evaluations from referees
• An Institutional Nomination letter
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2009 Basic Data and Statistics
• Number of university nominations: 115
• Number of awards: 55
• Total budget: $2.75 million
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6: SSHRC Postdoctoral
Fellowship Program
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Objectives
• Support Canada’s most promising new scholars in
the social sciences and humanities
• Assist them in establishing a research base at an
important time in their research careers
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Purpose
Funds can be used for the following purposes:
• Undertaking original research
• Publishing research findings
• Developing networks of research contacts
and/or
• Broadening research experience and
• Preparing to become competitive in national
research grants competition.
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Value and Tenure
• 12 to 24 months in duration
• $38,000 per year plus a one-time research
allowance of up to $5,000
• Awards must be held at a recognized university
or research institution
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Eligibility to Apply
• Applicants must be citizens or permanent
residents of Canada
• Applicants must have earned their doctorate
from a recognized university no earlier than
October 1, 2006
• Applicants must not hold a tenure or tenuretrack faculty position
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Eligibility to Apply (cont.)
• Applicants must have finalized arrangements for
affiliation with a recognized university or a research
institution
• Applicants must have applied not more than twice before
for a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship.
• Applicants must not be applying for a NSERC or CIHR
scholarship or fellowship program in the 2009-2010
academic year.
• Applicants wishing to hold their award at a foreign
university may do so only if their PhD was earned at a
Canadian university.
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Eligibility to Hold an Award
• Award holders must have completed all
requirements for the doctoral degree
• Award holders must be engaged in full-time
postdoctoral research for the period of the
award
• Award holders must conduct research in an area
that falls within the SSHRC mandate
• Award holders must not hold a tenure or a
tenure-track position or any other employment
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Key Dates
• Application Deadline: October 6, 2009
• Results Announced: February 2010
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Selection Process
• SSHRC’s staff screen applications for eligibility
• SSHRC’s staff forward all eligible applications to
multidisciplinary selection committees
• Selection committees evaluate all eligible
applications and recommend successful
candidates
• SSHRC informs all applicants of their results in
February 2010
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Evaluation Criteria
Selection committees evaluate applicants solely on
academic merit, measured by:
• Fellowships, scholarships or other awards obtained
• Previous research experience and/or publications
• The duration of the doctoral studies
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Evaluation Criteria (cont.)
• Originality, potential significance, and feasibility
of the proposed program of work
• Comments of the referees and the supervisor at
the intended place of tenure
• Appropriateness of the intended place of tenure,
evidenced by the Institutional Nomination form
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Institutional Nomination Form
• Completed by the Department Head at the
proposed university
• Describes the manner in which the proposed
university will be able to support you
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Research Appraisal Form
• Completed by the proposed research supervisor
at the institution where you plan on holding your
award
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Research Appraisal Form (cont.)
The Research Appraisal form describes:
• How your project relates to the research interests
and strengths of your proposed department
• How your supervisor will serve as a mentor
• What you will be able to offer as a fellow
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Letters of Appraisal (2 required)
The Letter of Appraisal forms are completed by:
1. An acknowledged specialist in your proposed
area of research
2. Someone who can comment on your past and
potential contribution to research
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Letters of Appraisal (cont.)
Appraisers assess and comment on the candidate’s:
1. Track Record
•
Past and potential contribution to scholarly
research
2. Program of Work
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Originality
Significance and feasibility
Strengths and weaknesses
Appropriateness of the proposed institution of
affiliation
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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: 766
• Number of awards: 153
• Total budget: $13.5 million
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7: Enterprise Awards
Management System (EAMS)
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Enterprise Awards Management System (EAMS)
• Pilot limited to the following two programs:
• SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• NSERC Collaborative Research Projects
• EAMS Pilot for SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Launched in August 2008
• Integrated with Canadian Common CV (CCV)
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How to Apply Through EAMS
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One electronic application submission from EAMS will
be accepted for the Postdoctoral Fellowship program.
Click on:
• “Apply for Funding” and choose “Postdoctoral
researchers”
• “Application form”
• “Create an account” and fill out the form, attaching any
.PDF files
Common CV
• Using the link, create an account on the Common CV
website
• Once complete, it will prompt you to attach it to your
EAMS application
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How to Apply Through EAMS
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Application Process
1. Ensure your eligibility to the program
2. Enterprise Award Management System (EAMS) www.eams-sego.gc.ca
3. Supporting letters for your application:
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Research Appraisers (2)
Research Supervisor
Head of the Department (or designate) at the institution of
affiliation
4. Canadian Common CV - http://www.commoncv.net
5. Attach your CCV to EAMS application form
6. Submit your complete EAMS application
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Where to Seek Help at Your University
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Your supervisor
Your peers
Past SSHRC Fellowship recipients
The department head
The Faculty of Graduate Studies
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Where to Seek Help at SSHRC
• For more information about our programs
(613) 943-7777 or [email protected]
• For technical assistance with on-line forms:
(613) 995-4273 or [email protected]
• Web site: www.sshrc.ca
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8: 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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Get Help at Your Institution From:
• Your supervisor
• Your peers
• Past SSHRC Fellowship recipients
• The department Head
• The Faculty of Graduate Studies
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Where to Get Help at SSHRC
• For more information about our programs:
• (613) 943-7777 or [email protected]
• For technical assistance with on-line forms:
• (613) 995-4273 or [email protected]
• Web site: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
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UNB Competition details
• Applications submitted to your department;
departmental deadlines ~ week of 9 November
(check with your department)
• SGS deadline of 16 November
• Unofficial UNB transcripts are acceptable; official
transcripts required from other universities
• SGS Contacts
– Kayla Keats, Research & Awards Assistant
[email protected], 458-7711
– Dr. Demetres Tryphonopoulos, Assistant Dean
[email protected]
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THANK-YOU /
MERCI
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