MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS Dr. Gayle MacDonald, Dean of Research MA SSHRC award

2 Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Seeks to develop research skills and assist in training of Highly Qualified Personnel by supporting students in the Social Sciences and Humanities who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergrad and early grad studies. MA SSHRC

Application Process 3 1.Become familiar with the WebsiteWebsite 2.Are you eligible?eligible 3.Information and InstructionsInformation and Instructions 4.Complete application formapplication form 5.Submit form and attachments to Research Office for adjudication no later than NOON January 4 th Comments back to you on January 23 rd 7.Submit final application to RO no later than NOON February 1 st 8.RO sends nominations to SSHRC February 2 nd

4  the online application form, completed, printed and signed  the program of study (max. 2 pages)  a bibliography/citations (max. 5 pages)  a research contributions page (if applicable, max. 1 page)  official letter to confirm part-time study and/or leave of absence (if applicable, max. 1 page)  all undergraduate and graduate level transcripts  two (2) completed Letters of Appraisal in sealed envelopes  the Departmental Appraisal (only for candidates who must apply through a Canadian university)  the application checklist Acknowledgement of Receipt of Applications  SSHRC will acknowledge receipt of your printed and signed application form and will assign you an application number. Please cite this number in all correspondence. Complete Application:

Eligibility 5  Have Canadian citizenship  Applying to support your first full-time graduate degree  Have achieved 1 st class average in each of last 2 years of study  Have not already received an award for Master’s level study from tri-council agency  Are not pursuing a degree that combines undergrad and graduate degrees

Evaluation & Adjudication 6  Academic Excellence: 60% Transcripts, Awards, Distinctions  Research Potential: 30% Quality of analytical skills, critical thinking, originality, initiative, research contributions, letters of appraisal  Communication Skills: 10% As demonstrated in the description of the degree program, by work experience, community involvement and extracurricular activities.

Tips for Writing the Grant 7  Find a Faculty member to mentor you through this process (your thesis supervisor for example).  Write the grant in draft form first  Start Early & Edit Often

A strong application answers the questions 8  What is your research question?  Why is this idea worth doing?  Why are you the person to do it?

Things to remember  You do not need to confirm enrollment in Grad School at time of application.  Do not forget to sign and date your form.  Watch your page limits.  When SSHRC announces the results in the Spring, they’ll contact you first (in writing) and then our office. SSHRC will not release results via or phone. We do not receive advance notice of the results, but we welcome your questions or concerns.  Once you have received an MA SSHRC grant you are then eligible for a Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement, if you are interested in a research experience outside of Canada.

Important Links & Contacts MA SSHRC 350 Albert Street P.O. Box 1610 Ottawa, ON K1P 6G4 Tel.: programmes/index-eng.aspx 10

11 George Martin Hall, Room 201 &202 Phone: Office Hours: 8am-4pm Monday to Friday

12 Program Internal Deadline External Deadline Value & Duration Results Announced Joseph-Armand Bombardier January 4 th 2011 to Research Office February 2 nd 2011 Research Office sends to SSHRC $17,500 for 12 months Non- renewable Spring 2011 Remember these dates:

13 Frederick Banting and Charles Best CGS MA CIHR