1. Fig. A We build understanding Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada

2. Fig. A Canada Graduate Scholarships Masters program Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council September 2006

3. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A SSHRC Mandate >Promote and support research and research training in the social sciences and humanities >Provide advice to the Minister of Industry, the Honorable Maxime Bernier

4. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A SSHRC research training support >Canada Graduate Scholarships (MA and PhD) >SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships >SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships >Research Assistantships and Student Stipends through research and strategic grants

5. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Canada Graduate Scholarships, MA program >Objectives >Value, Tenure >Eligibility >How to Apply >Selection process >Program of Study >A Good Application and Good Letters of Appraisal >Where to Get Help

6. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Objectives >Develop research skills >Assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel >Support Canadas best graduate students in the social sciences and humanities

7. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A >$17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable >Can be held only at a recognized Canadian university Value, tenure

8. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Eligibility to apply >Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada >Have achieved first-class standing in each of the last two years of study >Pursuing your first Masters degree >Completed no more than 12 months at the graduate level by the expected start date of the award

9. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Eligibility to apply >If not currently registered at a university, you must have completed your Bachelors degree no earlier than January 1, 2002. >Not be applying in the 2006-2007 academic year to NSERC or CIHR >Not be pursuing a degree program that combines undergraduate and graduate degrees >Not have already received an award for Masters- level study from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR.

10. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Eligibility to hold an award >Registered full-time Masters student >Admitted, unconditionally, to a program that includes advanced research training >Conducting research in an area that falls within SSHRCs mandate >Must have completed all requirements for your Bachelors degree

11. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A How to Apply: Key Dates >Application: For students registered at a Canadian university in 2006: date set by university For all others: November 30, 2006 >Results Announced: Spring 2007

12. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Reminders >SSHRC will accept official transcripts only

16. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Selection process: Allocations >University Allocations >Role of the Department, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University Committee(s) >Results

17. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Selection Process: Evaluation criteria >Academic excellence, 60% >Research potential, 30% >Communication skills, 10%

18. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Program of Study (maximum of 2 pages) >Explain why you would like to pursue graduate studies >Indicate at which university you would like to undertake your studies as well as the program in which you are interested >Outline the research training component of that degree program >Outline your research proposal

19. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Program of Study: Special cases >If your proposed research is in Psychology, you must justify your submission to SSHRC, rather than NSERC or CIHR >If the output of your degree program is an artistic creation, rather than a thesis >If your program does not involve a thesis

20. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Research Training Component of a Masters Program The scholarship is tenable only in programs of study that include significant research training: i.e. >demonstrating the ability to conduct research; and/or >completing course work in research methods and/or statistics; and/or >acquiring knowledge sufficient to interpret research in the field.

21. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A A good application >Demonstrates: strong academic record excellent potential to conduct advanced scholarly research strong communication skills ability to successfully complete the Masters in a timely manner >Is clear, concise, coherent, error-free and complete

22. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A A Good Letter of Appraisal >supports the information in the application; >is enthusiastic; >focuses on the applicant's skills and past achievements; >focuses on the applicant's research potential; >stresses strengths and personal attributes; >demonstrates why the applicant is of superior calibre and worthy of a prestigious national award.

23. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Good Application: Reminders >Read program description and application instructions carefully >Get someone to read and comment on your Program of Study >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 with any language required for your research

24. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A Good Application: Reminders (continued) >Do not start applying at the last minute >Do not use jargon or highly technical language >Do not use a font size smaller than 12 pt. >Do not exceed page limits or send more information than the instructions require >Do not include research contributions which havent been accepted for publication

25. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A University help: Supervisor Peers Past SSHRC Award Holders Department Head Faculty of Graduate Studies

26. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Fig. A SSHRC help: >For more information about the CGS Masters program:(613) 943-7777 or cgs@sshrc.ca >For technical assistance with the on-line forms: (613) 995-4273 or webgrant@sshrc.cawebgrant@sshrc.ca >Web site: www.sshrc.ca

27. Fig. A We build understanding Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada