1. Preparing a Successful SSHRC/OGS Proposal

2. OGS Application Packages: deadline October 15 OGS Online application form (personal data, educational background, discipline information) - 3 pages Significant academic accomplishments – 1 page Scholarships and awards – 1 page Plan of study – 1 page All academic transcripts Two Academic Assessment Reports Summary sheet SSHRC Web-based forms (profile, educational background, work experience, credentials, publications, areas of study) - 9 pages Program of study - 1 page (MEd) or 2 pages (PhD) + Bibliography – 1 page All academic transcripts Two Letters of Appraisal Checklist

3. Online forms log into system to register/create an account can work in sessions, save files give yourself lots of time to complete (system can go down) note technical specifications / instructions for every section finalized files must be printed, signed, and sheets ordered as per checklist

4. SSHRC forms: www.sshrc.ca

5. OGS forms: https://osap.gov.on.ca

6. Program/Plan of Study clearly and strongly articulate your plan – sell your research idea don’t assume a specialist audience strive for grammatical perfection use all of the space allocated ask others for feedback (supervisor, peers, someone qualified in your area of study) provide a copy to referees – they will need to see it to write your letters of appraisal prepare for multiple drafts!

7. Theoretical framework: In what body/bodies of theory is your problem situated? Method: How will you undertake your research? Details of fieldwork Analysis of data Dissemination of your research Methodology: What is your underlying approach to your research? Big picture: What is the problem you are studying? Explain why it is (broadly) important. Inverted triangle structure

8. Program/Plan of Study Must demonstrate: strong academic background; knowledge of your field of study; research ability and potential; originality; and excellent communication skills.

9. Further resources “The Secrets of Succe$$ful Grant Applications” “Strategies in Use in Successful SSHRC Applications” (2004 study analyzing 7 successful proposals)

10. Letters of Appraisal Ask faculty who can write specific, detailed letters Give faculty plenty of time Provide faculty with plan of study Provide faculty with recent cv and a note highlighting recent achievements (e.g., awards, presentations, publications, relevant professional successes)

11. SSHRC Letters of Appraisal (x2 referees)

12. OGS Assessment Report + Letters of Appraisal (x2)

13. Checklists/summary sheets submit packages to Office of Graduate Studies by deadline review process results in April Good luck!! Final steps