Applying for funding

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Applying for funding

• For more information
• Graduate Awards
• awardsgs_at_vax2.concordia.ca
• 848-2424 ext. 3801

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Official Transcripts

• Order your official transcripts through Birks
  Student Services (in person, by mail or fax).
  Youll need the names and addresses of the
  funding agencies when you request your
  transcripts.
• Request to pick up your transcripts and include
  them in your application. Do not send your
  transcript directly to the granting agency.

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Reference Letters

• Ask two different professors that have agreed to
  write you good references.
• You can also give them an unofficial copy of your
  transcript and your CV for them to refer to.
• The reports (references) must be returned to you
  in a sealed envelope, signed across the flap by
  your referees (provide your referees with
  envelopes, write your name and the name of the
  grant on each envelope).

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NSERC
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NSERC Funding areas

• sensation and perception
• sensorimotor integration
• motivation, emotion, and reward
• learning and memory
• cognition and language and
• sleep, arousal, and the chronobiological
  modulation of behaviour.
• statistical methods for analysis of psychological
  data.

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NSERC Deadlines and Requirements

• University Deadline October 12th
• First-class average ("A or A-") in each of the
  last 60 credits.
• Applying through the university NOT directly to
  NSERC

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NSERC Selection Criteria Weightings

• Academic Excellence 50
• Research ability or potential 30
• Communication skills 10
• Interpersonal and leadership abilities 10

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NSERC Funding Levels

• PGS Masters 17,300
• Funding is for 1 year (can apply for extension
  but can hold an NSERC for only 4 years including
  doctoral studies)
• CGS Masters 17,500
• Funding is for 1 year (can apply for extension
  but can hold an NSERC for only 4 years including
  doctoral studies)

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Accessing the NSERC Scholarship

• www.nserc.ca (follow the links below)
• For Students and Fellows (left side of screen)
• Postgraduate (center of screen)
• Canada Graduate Scholarships, NSERC Postgraduate
  Scholarships (several links on page)
• Links of both lead you to detailed information
• To access forms and form help etc
• For Students and Fellows (left side of screen)
• Read Me First
• On-line Services (includes forms, instructions,
  login, etc.)

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NSERC Forms

• Form 200 Appendices 1, 2 3
• Appendix 1 (report on the applicant), 2
  (department/university evaluation), 3 (consent
  form and statistical information)
• On line (fill it out online, submit and print) or
  PDF format (print and then type on the forms).
• Reference Letters
• Print two copies of the report on applicant
  (Appendix 1)

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NSERC Application Parts

• Completed FORM 200 (cover page and part I)
• Two reports on the applicant, in sealed
  envelopes, signed across the flaps by your
  referees (name and agency on the envelope).
• Blank Appendix 2 Departmental/University
  Evaluation
• Completed Appendix 3 Consent form, statistical
  information
• Official transcript(s)

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SSHRC
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SSHRC Funding Areas

• Experimental social psychology
• Communication
• Social processes and social issues
• Personality
• Developmental psychology
• Educational psychology
• History and philosophy of psychology
• Theory and method studies of a theoretical or
  methodological nature, including statistical and
  psychometric techniques, when related to the
  content areas listed above, will be considered by
  SSHRC.
• Applied psychology organizational and industrial
  psychology, and environmental psychology.
• Other studies of an applied nature relating to
  the content areas listed above. It should be
  noted, however, that such projects should be
  generalizable and contribute to knowledge in an
  area of psychology (usually by having a
  theoretical basis or framework).
• Other federal and provincial government
  departments provide funds for studies which focus
  on solutions to particular problems.

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SSHRC Deadlines and Details

• Applying through the university
• University Deadline October 29th, 2004
• Funding of 17,500 for 1 year only, not
  renewable.
• Tenable at recognized Canadian University only.
• University ranks applicants A-list gets sent to
  SSHRC B-list does not get sent to SSHRC.
• http//www.sshrc.ca/

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SSHRC Criteria

• Academic Excellence (60)Based on academic
  transcripts, awards and distinctions.
• Research Potential (30) Based on description of
  program of study and by work experience, research
  contributions, letters of appraisal, and the
  departmental appraisal.
• Communication Skills (10) As demonstrated in
  the description of the program of study and by
  work experience, community involvement and other
  extracurricular activities, letters of appraisal,
  the departmental appraisal, and the quality of
  presentation of the application.

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SSHRC Accessing Forms

• Applying for Funding (click link on left side of
  page)
• Graduate Students (click link in center of page)
• Canada Graduate Scholarships Program Masters
  Scholarships (click link in box)
• Regulations Governing Fellowship Applications
  (click link above box)
• See general information, and especially rules
  concerning multiple applications

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CIHR
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CIHR Details

• Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's Awards
• Must be a full-time student, studying in Canada,
  in a program with a research component (i.e., a
  thesis).
• 17,500 for 1 year only, not renewable
• You need to get a PIN and complete and submit
  forms online.

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CIHR Application Components

• http//www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/24190.html
• CIHR Training Module (pages 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and
  16 - Acknowledgement Page)
• CIHR CV module for the applicant
• Official transcripts
• CIHR's Sponsors' reports for a CGS Master's Award
  to be completed by two sponsors
• You need to be supervised by someone funded by
  CIHR.

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CIHR Criteria

• Achievements and Activities of the Candidate
• Characteristics and Abilities of the Candidate
• Research Training Environment (proposed or
  actual)

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CIHR Deadlines

• Deadline for Concordia is TBA
• Information session at McGill
• September 20, 2004Palmer Howard Auditorium, 5th
  FloorMcIntyre Medical Building3655 Promenade
  Sir William Osler130 to 300

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Provincial Scholarships

• Fonds Quebecois de la Recherche sur la Nature et
  Technologies (NATEQ)
• (coordinates applications to all
  3 agencies)
• Fonds Quebecois de la Recherche sur la Societe et
  la Culture (FQRSC)
• Fonds de la Recherche en Sante (FRSQ)

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Conditions of Eligibility for NATEQ,FQRSC, FRSQ

• Canadian citizen OR permanent resident
• Live in Quebec for at least one year
• (i.e. be a Quebec resident according to the
  Québec Health Insurance Act regulations LRAMQ)
• Overall cumulative average B (3.30 for Conc.)
• (This does not includes grade obtained
  towards unrelated degrees)
• If you are a Canadian citizen no restrictions on
  the place of study
• If you are a permanent resident you must remain
  in Canada
• NOTE If you are applying to a PhD program you
  are still competing for the Masters level
  scholarship (B1)

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Fonds Quebecois de la Recherche sur la Nature et
Technologies (NATEQ)

• Application Deadline OCTOBER 15, 2003
• Apply directly to agency
• Research Areas funded
• Fundamental psychological processes cognition,
  perception, sensation, language, memory,
  motivation. Animal behaviour. Modulation
  chronologique du comportment
• 15,000/year for two years at MA level
• You may not be eligible for 2 full years if you
  have done any prior postgraduate work.

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Accessing the NATEQ Scholarship

• www.nateq.gouv.qc.ca (follow the links below)
• Bourses
• Bourse de maîtrise en recherche (B1)
• ? offers general information and guidelines
• en ligne (on right side of screen)
• ?Tells you how to get a NIPP, so you can
  register on the site, access your info, and
  submit your application online (by midnight Oct
  15th)

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Fonds Quebecois de la Recherche sur la Sociéte et
la Culture (FQRSC)

• Application Deadline OCTOBER 15, 2003
• Research Areas funded
• Enjeux fondamentaux et finalités de la vie
  humaine
• Nature, transformation et gouvernance de la
  société et des institutions
• Relations internationales et développement
• Milieux de vie, aménagement et appropriation de
  l'espace humain
• Gestion des organisations
• Économie, emploi et marchés
• Développement et fonctionnement des personnes,
  des communautés et vie sociale
• Education, savoirs et compétences
• Langues et langage
• Art, littérature et société
• Cultures, religions et civilisations
• Création artistique et littéraire
• Médias, communications et information
• Problematique dadaptation sociale ppl/groups

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Accessing the FQRSC scholarship

• www.fqrsc.gouv.qc.ca (follow the links below)
• les programmes
• PROGRAMMES DE BOURSE (left side of screen)
• Bourse de maîtrise en recherche
• Offers general information and guidelines
• en ligne (on right side of screen)
• ?Tells you how to get a NIPP, so you can
  register on the site, access your info, and
  submit your application online

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Fonds de la Recherche en Sante (FRSQ)

• Application Deadline OCTOBER 15, 2003
• Research Areas Funded
• Cancer
• Appareils circulatoire et respiratoire
• Santé différentielle des sexes
• Génétique humaine
• Vieillissement
• Santé des enfants et des adolescents
• Maladies infectieuses et immunitaires
• Neurosciences et santé mentale
• Appareil locomoteur et arthrite
• Nutrition, métabolisme et diabète
• Santé publique et des populations

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FRSQ Conditions of Eligibility

• Same as FQRSC
• At least 1 of the following criteria to be
  eligible for a FRSQ
• Degree MA/PhD in faculty of Medicine or Health
  Science
• At an institute that focuses on health
• Research on health or illness, prevention or
  health promotion
• Candidates pursuing research studies in one of
  the health sciences in a discipline (i.e.
  sociology, psychology, anthropology, geography,
  biology, etc.) that will contribute, by the
  nature of the research, to the health science
  field.

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Accessing the FRSQ scholarship

• www.frsq.gouv.qc.ca (follow the links below)
• Consulter les programmes (2004-2005)
• Bourses de formation
• Formation de 2e ou de 3e cycles (maîtrise ou
  doctorat)
• This link provides details on all necessary
  documentation, forms, etc.

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Provincial Funding Details
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Required Documents

• The application is submitted electronically off
  of the Fonds de Nature et Technologies website
  (be sure to print a copy for yourself)
• Bring list of required documents to Graduate
  Studies
• Avis de Depot (notification of submission)
  filled in once your electronic submission is sent
  (hardcopy mail)
• Photocopy of valid Health-Insurance card (not
  expiring before Nov. 2004) OR an official
  document demonstrating that you are a Qc resident
• Official or Certified Copy of all university
  transcripts
• If you were exempted from a course because of a
  course equivalent taken in a previous program,
  you must include those transcripts in your
  application package.
• If your transcript does not come from a North
  American university, you must include a letter
  explaining the grading system

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Required Documents

• Two reference letters in signed and sealed
  envelopes (fill on the internet and print)
• An editors note for any articles that have been
  submitted or in press
• Permanent residents need a copy of IMM 1000 form
• Engagement du Demandeur signed agreement of the
  applicant. This is a legal document.
• Include a checklist of required items
• Include translations for any documents that are
  not English/French
• Please Note
• Once the deadline has passed, you cannot update
  your application!
• Do not send a printed copy of your application

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A closer look at the application form

• Program B1 Committee 8A or 8B (see Annexe 1
  (Liste des comités d'évaluation) follow link from
  Bourse de maîtrise en recherche)
• Justification of Application
• Explain why you want to complete graduate studies
  in this field
• Justify your choice of university
• Justify your choice of research team and
  supervisor (if applicable)
• Describe your areas of interest in research

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Skills and Experience

• Participation in research projects and training
  periods
• Publications
• Other relevant info
• Specify (if applicable) circumstances that may
  have delayed your studies
• Do not need to submit a research proposal

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Evaluation Criteria

• Excellence of University Application (12
  points)
• GPA
• Length of studies
• Progression of studies
• Research Aptitude (8 points)
• Justification of application
• Experience and achievements
• Strength of Reference letters
• General presentation of application

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Additional Workshops!

• NSERC/FQRNT
• Mon, Sept 20th at 1130 (Hall 762)
• Tue, Sept 28th at 1pm (GM 302)
• SSHRC/FQRSC
• Wed, Sept 29th at 1pm (GM 302)

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University Awards/Scholarships

• Graduate Awards www.concordia.ca
• Follow these links Graduate admissions
  scholarships and financial aid awards directory
• Indicate that you would like to be considered for
  these on your application to the graduate
  programme
• Similar entrance awards available at most other
  schools as well

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University Awards/Scholarships

• Indicate that you would like to apply on your
  application
• Similar awards may be available at other
  universities