Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Presentation 2016 Faculty of Graduate Studies Brock University
SSHRC Doctoral Awards SSHRC offers two types of funding for doctoral students: • SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships: $20,000 a year for up to 48 months • Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships (JAB CGS) Doctoral Scholarships : $35,000 a year for 36 months Applicants apply for both awards by completing one application form . If you are eligible for both awards, SSHRC will automatically consider you for both. • Most Canadian universities receive a quota indicating the number of students they can nominate for the national competition. • Brock University’s quota is 11. Deadline date : October 21, 2016 Brock University 2 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Eligibility To be eligible to apply, you must: • be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; • be applying for support to pursue your first PhD (or equivalent); • be pursuing doctoral studies in the social sciences or humanities; • not have already received a scholarship or fellowship from SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR to undertake or complete a doctoral degree or combined MA/PhD; • not be applying in the 2016-17 academic year to NSERC or CIHR. • SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships can be held at a recognized university in Canada or abroad. • JAB CGS Doctoral Scholarships can only be held at an eligible Canadian university. Brock University 3 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral - Eligibility Subject Matter Eligibility : • To avoid applications being declared ineligible, ensure that your research falls under the SSHRC mandate by consulting the General Guidelines for the Eligibility of Subject Matter at SSHRC . http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/apply-demande/background- renseignements/selecting_agency-choisir_organisme_subventionnaire-eng.aspx#af2 • Applicants working in research areas where boundaries overlap are advised to state clearly in the applications why they believe their proposals are appropriate for support by the agency to which they are submitting their application. • You may request an assessment of eligibility by sending a copy of your research proposal to SSHRC . Results of the eligibility review will be communicated by e-mail. • Applicants should be advised to explore funding opportunities at CIHR and/or NSERC while their proposal is reviewed for eligibility, in order to ensure that deadlines are not missed. • Please note that SSHRC does not permit appeals on grounds of subject matter eligibility. Brock University 4 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Evaluation Criteria Applications are evaluated solely on the basis of their academic merit, measured by: • past academic results, as demonstrated by transcripts, awards and distinctions; • the program of study and its potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge; • relevant professional and academic experience, including research training, as demonstrated by conference presentations and scholarly publications; • two written evaluations from referees; and • the departmental appraisal (for those registered at Canadian universities). Brock University 5 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Where to Apply Applicant Status Where to Submit Application In fall 2016, you are registered in a degree program at, or on an approved leave of absence from, a Canadian university with a The university at which you are currently registered. quota. In fall 2016, you are registered in a degree program at a Canadian SSHRC university without a quota. In fall 2016, you are registered in a degree program at a foreign SSHRC university.* In fall 2016, you are not registered in a degree program at a SSHRC university, but intend to undertake doctoral studies. *Students registered concurrently at a Canadian and a foreign university must submit their application to the Canadian university, if that university has a quota. Brock University 6 Faculty of Graduate Studies
en_CA 12 SSHRC Doctoral – Application Application and Instructions: • http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs- programmes/fellowships/doctoral-doctorat-eng.aspx • Submit a paper copy of your application and all attachments to your program by the deadline date: October 21, 2016. Brock University 7 Faculty of Graduate Studies
12 en_CA SSHRC Doctoral – Application A complete application consists of: • the on-line Doctoral Award 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) • allowable inclusions (if applicable, max. 1/2 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 completed, printed and signed Consent to Disclosure of Personal Information form • the Application Checklist Brock University 8 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Program of Study • Describe your program of study in non-technical terms. • Maximum two pages • Application will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary committee. Ensure that your Program of Study includes the requirements listed under the appropriate category, especially with respect to your thesis proposal: If you are currently completing a bachelor's degree, have not undertake any graduate level studies, or if you are completing or have completed a Master's degree : • Clearly state your current level of study; • Give the title and a brief description of your master's thesis, if applicable; • Identify the degree program which you will pursue including any relevant courses and provide an explanation for your choice; and • Provide an outline of your doctoral thesis proposal, including the research question, context, objectives, methodology and contribution to the advancement of knowledge, and your special interests in the proposed area of research. Brock University 9 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Program of Study If you are currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program: • Clearly state your current level of graduate study; • Indicate what stage you are at in your thesis; • Provide the name of your supervisor of doctoral studies, if known; • Provide an outline of your thesis proposal, including, for example, the research question, context, objectives, methodology and contribution to the advancement of knowledge; and • Describe what you hope to accomplish during the award tenure and what will remain to be done before you obtain your degree. Brock University 10 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Attachments Please ensure your attachments are presented according to these specifications: • typed or word processed, single-sided, on 8 ½" x 11" (21.5 cm x 28 cm), white paper; • single-spaced, with no more than six lines of type per inch; • body text in a minimum 12 pt Times New Roman font; • all margins set at a minimum of ¾" (1.87 cm); • your name appearing within the set margins at the top right corner of every page; and • pages numbered consecutively following the last page of your application printout. Brock University 11 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Letters of Appraisal • Two (2) referees who will each complete a Letter of Appraisal. • Referees must be faculty members who have had sufficient opportunity to assess your potential and the importance of your publications. • If you are currently completing a bachelor's degree or are just starting graduate-level studies Obtain letters from faculty members who have had sufficient opportunity to assess your potential and the importance of your publications. • If you are completing a Master's degree One of the letters of appraisal must be from your Master's supervisor (or equivalent). • If you are currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program and have a supervisor One of the letters of appraisal must be from your doctoral thesis supervisor. If you completed a Master's degree previously, the other letter should be from your Master's supervisor (or equivalent). If you do not yet have a supervisor, obtain letters from faculty members who have had sufficient opportunity to assess your potential, at the bachelor's or Master's level. • If you have changed universities since last year, one of the letters of appraisal must be from a faculty member at the previous university. Brock University 12 Faculty of Graduate Studies
SSHRC Doctoral – Transcripts You must include all undergraduate and graduate transcripts. • SSHRC will accept official and certified copies of transcripts only. SSHRC will not accept Web-based, faxed or photocopied transcripts. • If you are already registered in your program of study at the time of application, you must submit an official transcript for this program, regardless of the number of months completed, to demonstrate registration in the program. This requirement also applies to programs of study started in the fall session of the year of application. • Official transcript(s) must be included with your application package in a sealed envelope, or you may order your transcript(s) and have them sent directly to your program. Brock University 13 Faculty of Graduate Studies
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