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Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Presentation

S eptember 2019 Faculty of Graduate S tudies

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Overview

$15,000

• Awarded for one academic year
• Province of Ontario contributes 2/3 of award

and Brock University provides 1/3 of the award

$5000 per term

• Must take up the award

for a minimum of 2 consecutive terms

DGS Excellence Scholarship

• Offered by FGS in

lieu of Graduate Fellowship

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Overview – cont’d

Quota = ?

International Students = 2 Canadian Aboriginal Students = 2 Domestic Masters & Doctoral Students = Balance

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Quota = ?

** Canadian Aboriginal refers to self‐declared First Nations (status and non‐status), Metis, and Inuit peoples.

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Eligibility Requirements

First‐class average in each of the past 2 full‐time years of study Full time student in an graduate program during the tenure of award Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have a Study Permit Cannot hold an External Award at the same time as an OGS Masters = 2 years Doctoral = 4 years Lifetime maximum = 6 years

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Eligibility Requirements – cont’d

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• Students cannot have restrictions on

their OSAP account

• Must be able to hold the award for 2 or 3

consecutive terms

• You cannot be employed by the University for more than an average
• f 10 hours per week
• Each award is tenable for one year and is non‐renewable
• You may change disciplines or program pending approval by institution

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Where to Submit your OGS Application Package

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Currently enrolled or planning to attend Brock University for a graduate program?

YES NO

Submit your application to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Brock University Submit your application to the university you plan to attend. DO NOT APPLY AT BROCK!

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Application Package

A complete Ontario Graduate S cholarship application package consists

• f the following:
• OGS

application (9 pages)

• Official / original University transcript(s)

– Undergraduate and Graduate (if applicable) – One copy of the legend for each transcript – No certified photocopies or web-based print-outs – NOTE: If you have requested official transcripts for a Tri-Agency

(NS ERC, S S HRC, CIHR) CGS Master’s application, you may use those transcripts to be included in your OGS application.

• Proof of Citizenship (if applicable)

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Evaluation Criteria

Academic Excellence Research Ability/Potential and Achievements Communication & Leadership Abilities

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Research Proposal - one page

For students who will be or are currently in Master’s level studies during the tenure of the award:

• Provide a detailed description of the planned research/ proj ect you

are doing during the tenure of the award.

• Use plain language, someone outside of your field of research may

be reviewing your application.

• Be as specific as possible.
• S

tate the significance of the research or proj ect in the particular field.

• One page for Bibliography and Citations.

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Research Proposal – one page

For students entering first year of doctoral studies:

• Give the title and a brief description of your Master’s thesis, if

applicable.

• Identify the field of concentration of your proposed doctoral

studies and describe your special interest in this area.

• Outline the experimental or theoretical approach to be taken.
• S

tate the methods and procedures that will be used.

• Explain the impact/ importance of your research.

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Research Proposal – one page

For students currently in doctoral studies:

• Clearly state at what stage of your thesis you are in.
• Outline your thesis and explain how it will build on existing

research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

• Outline what you plan to accomplish during the period for which

you receive the award and what you have remaining to be completed.

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Upcoming Workshops

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RE‐ORIENTATION TO

ADVANCED RESEARCH SKILLS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH , 1:00 TO 3:30 PM POND INLET

GREETINGS: DR. TIM KENYAN, VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH

• Citation Management Tools
• Systematic Reviews or Literature Reviews
• Data management/visualization

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Co‐hosted by the Library and Faculty of Graduate Studies

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RE‐ORIENTATION TO

ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH , 1:00 TO 3:30 PM POND INLET

GREETINGS: DR. WENDY WARD, ASSOCIATE DEAN, FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES

• Join a Graduate Writing Community
• Grammar Refresher
• Proposals that go Ca‐ching, with Dr. Tim Murphy

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Co‐hosted by the Library, A‐Z Learning and Faculty of Graduate Studies

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WHY? ‘Retool to Grad School’

https://brocku.ca/graduate‐studies/retool‐registration/

• Information and tools for writing a compelling proposal,

research tools and tips

• Broaden your personal support network, so you can readily

get the support when you need it

• Writing and ‘doing research’ does not have to be a lonely

pursuit – make the contacts now.

• Oh, and free food and nice people!

PLEASE REGISTER!

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Publications and Presentations

Master’s – one page Doctoral – two pages

• For published contributions, include:

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co-authors, title, publisher, j ournal, volume, date of publication, number of pages, etc., as they appear in the original publication.

• List of publications and presentations and other evidence of

scholarly activities

• List each entry on a new line.

– Articles published or accepted in peer-reviewed j ournals. – Articles submitted to peer-reviewed j ournals. – Other peer-reviewed contributions (communications, papers in peer-

reviewed conference proceedings, posters)

– Non-peer-reviewed contributions (conference presentations, posters).

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Scholarships, Awards & Academic Accomplishments

• List competitive post-secondary scholarships, fellowships, awards,

prizes and other academic or professional awards that you have received that would be pertinent to the adj udication of your application.

• List Tri-Agency or Ontario government awards (indicated on page 1
• f the OGS

application).

• Include Dean’s Honour List, teaching/ research assistantships.
• Do not list high school awards.

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Submitting Your Application

• Y
• u must submit your application as one PDF file to include the

following:

– The 9 page application – S

canned copies of all transcripts, along with one copy of the legend

– Proof of Citizenship (if applicable)

• Email your application package to gradfunding@brocku.ca by

January 15, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

– late submissions will not be accepted

• S

ubj ect line of email must read:

S t udent Last Name, S t udent First Name (Brock S t udent #) –OGS Applicat ion Eg: S mit h, John (#1234567) –OGS Applicat ion

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Academic Assessment Reports & Letters of Support

• Y
• u are required to have two (2) academic assessment reports
• Contact your professors NOW
• Complete S

ection 1 of the Report and forward the report by email to your Referees.

• Academic Assessment Report is comprised of one form on which

the referee ranks you, plus a one-page signed letter of support, on University letterhead, elaborating on the assessment.

• Must provide a supporting reference that will speak to the

particular strengths of the application.

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Academic Assessment Reports & Letters of Support – cont’d

• Referees must submit the Academic Assessment Report,

along with a letter of support to gradfunding@brocku.ca as

• ne PDF file.
• S

ubmission must be sent directly by the referee from their institutional email address

• S

ubj ect line of your Referee’s email must read:

S t udent Last Name, S t udent First Name (Brock S t udent #) –OGS Academic Assessment Eg: S mit h, John (#1234567) –OGS Academic Assessment

• No late entries will be accepted.

Applicants are responsible for follow-up with referees

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Academic Assessment Report Tips & Suggestions

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Time!

• Provide your referee ample time to provide you a meaningful assessment
• Give them a “fake” due date (Shhhhh!)

Provide Copies

• OGS Application
• Transcripts
• Research Proposal

Curriculum Vitae (resumé)

• Highlight academic & research achievements
• Indicate leadership and outreach skills

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Tips for Applicants

• Research Proposal will be read by a multi-disciplinary committee.
• Use clear, plain language and avoid j argon.
• Proofread for spelling and grammar
• OGS

award winners are not automatically renewed. Y

• u must

submit a new application each year.

• Know your internal deadline date:

January 15, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application and referee reports are received by the deadline date.

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Competition Results

• To be offered an OGS

award, students must be currently registered

• r have applied for admission to graduate studies by the

University’s Program deadline date or by February 1, 2020.

• S

tudents will be notified by email of the competition results in April 2020.

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Contact Information

Faculty of Graduate S tudies

MC D250 gradfunding@ brocku.ca

https:/ / brocku.ca/ graduate-studies/ scholarships- awards/ external/ #ogs

905-688-5550 ext. 4490

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