Canada Graduate Scholarship Masters Program Information Fall 2024

Canada Graduate Scholarship Masters (CGS M) Information Session Fall 2024 Faculty of Graduate Studies

Agenda Scholarship Information Eligibility Selection criteria How to apply Which agency should you apply to? References Plan of study/Research proposal Deadlines Contact Information

Objective of Scholarship To develop research skills Assist in the training by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Please read all agency instructions carefully in completing your application.

Masters Scholarships (CGS M) (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) Value = $27,000 for 1 year; paid over 3 terms Non-renewable Funding is available in each agency for research specific areas Refer to specific agency for information No additional scholarship application required

Masters Scholarships (CGS M) (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) Windsor s award quotas as determined by the agencies: CIHR = 2 NSERC = SSHRC = 9 9 Scholarships are awarded based on a ranking review completed both in Departments and by the Scholarship Committee of Graduate Studies.

Foreign Study Supplements (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements ($6,000) for 3 6 months Available to CGS holders wishing to study abroad for 3-6 months 2 competitions per year (Spring/Fall). Students who are recipients of a CGS Master s scholarship will be notified by email of the competition information

Additional Funding Initiatives Funding has been made available for specific groups. If you are a Black Student Researcher or an Indigenous Student Researcher, you are invited to self-identify while applying for the CGS-M to access additional funding available

Masters Scholarships (CGS M) (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) Eligibility Canadian/PR or Protected person only have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application between 0 and 12 months of full-time studies in the program for which you are requesting funding between 4 and 12 months of full-time study in a master s program for which the degree requirements will be completed before activation of the award at that same institution, can hold the award for 12 months in the doctoral program class average (80%) in each of the last 2 years of study (full-time equiv.) Eligible programs must have a significant research component (thesis/major paper/project/exhibition)

Masters Scholarships (CGS M) (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) Selection criteria (weighting) Academic excellence (50%) Research potential (30%) Personal characteristics/Interpersonal skills (20%)

Masters Scholarships (CGS M) (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) Apply using the same on-line procedure ( Research Portal portal- portail.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/) for any of: CIHR NSERC SSHRC One application only Can identify up to 3 institutions Must either be currently enrolled in their graduate program, or have submitted a complete application for admission to that program by the department s admission application deadline, or March 1, 2025, whichever is earlier.

Complete Application Application form Inactivity will log you out of system; save and validate frequently Apply early, if there are technical difficulties reach out to help desk Outline of the proposed research, including bibliography/ citations Maximum 1 page for each section, additional pages will be removed All undergraduate and graduate official transcripts Translation required for transcripts not in English/French Specific size requirement Fall 2024 transcript must be included even if no grades awarded CGS M Canadian Common CV be clear an honest, don t double report Two reference assessments A green checkmark appears in each completed section

What scholarships are available? Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR)

What scholarships are available? NSERC The program of research must be primarily in the natural sciences and engineering; The intended objectives of the research must be, primarily, to advance knowledge in one of the natural sciences or in engineering.

What scholarships are available? SSHRC The program of research must be primarily in the social sciences and humanities and; The intended outcome of the research must primarily be to add to our understanding and knowledge of individuals, groups, and societies - what we think, how we live and how we interact with each other and the world around us

What scholarships are available? CIHR The intended outcomes of the research must primarily improve or have an impact on health and/or produce more effective health services and products and/or strengthen the Canadian health care system.

Which agency? A critical decision Applying to the wrong agency is a major error Get advice from Graduate Studies AND from the program officer at the granting agencies you are considering. Often you will be asked to send a 1 page summary. Make sure it has all relevant information in it. Allow time for turnaround State in your proposal WHY your proposal is appropriate for support by the agency

Health-related research If your research is health-related consult CIHR s mandate first to explore eligibility Research eligible under the mandate of CIHR will not be considered by SSHRC The use of social science or humanities theories, methodologies and hypotheses is, in and of itself, not sufficient to make a proposal eligible at SSHRC

Ineligible for SSHRC support socio-economic and cultural determinants of health education and psychology research related to health service delivery health behaviour clinical therapy see website for complete listing: (www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca)

Which agency? A critical decision Clinical psychology programs are not normally eligible for NSERC support to be eligible your research must be supervised by a faculty member whose own research program is in a field that NSERC supports (formerly supervisor had to hold NSERC funding). For all students you must be supervised by a faculty member whose own research program is in a field that NSERC supports You may submit an application to either NSERC or CIHR or SSHRC You may not submit to more than one agency

Research Focus SSHRC does not support clinically oriented research with a health intent, or research involving clinical trials NSERC considers eligible applications that relate to fundamental psychological processes, their underlying neural mechanisms, their development within individuals, and their evolutionary and ecological context

Who will write your reference? Pick someone who knows you: may have to explain anomalies in your transcript or publication record should have time to meet with you and write an assessment of your abilities with examples give reference your resume, transcript, proposal, scholarship criteria and proposal before meeting Pick someone who can/will make your case: reference letter speaks for you at committees give them time to do a good job Follow agency rules (e.g. former supervisor)

What is the Research Question? Answer the following: Why this? Why me? Why now? Why here?

Plan of study/Research proposal State the methods and procedures you will be using Write in plain language, so that it is readable by someone with a background in the discipline but has no specified knowledge of your particular field of research State the significance of your research or project in your particular field If you have not decided on a specific project, you must still provide a detailed description of a research or project statement that interests you. Be as specific as possible

Plan of study/Research proposal A good application is: is clear, concise, and coherent describes a focused program of study highlights qualities of your research and your scholarly achievements demonstrates how your research establishes a platform for your future work in the area shows how your research program promises to advance theory or knowledge in your field

Dos and Donts DO: read all rules and procedures carefully & take them seriously pay attention to the evaluation criteria spend time preparing & revising your application convey enthusiasm for your research clearly articulate the theoretical framework that guides your research make sure literature review is up to date write clearly & simply be succinct use your spell-check but do not rely on it alone consult peers and researchers for comments on your proposal ensure reference citations are complete if they are included make sure your referees are aware of the deadline and what they are required to do

Dos and Donts DON T: exceed page limits use a font size below what is specified use jargon or overly technical wording state objectives too broadly or vaguely include papers not yet accepted for publication be too cautious in promoting your strengths & accomplishments send more than the required number of letters complete the application on the eve of the deadline

Deadlines CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC (Master s) December 1, 2024 As deadline approaches, delays may occur due to high traffic on the Research Portal; this may prevent the timely submission of your application, and you should plan accordingly. Requests to submit late applications will not be accepted. Referees must also submit by the deadline or your application will be considered late and incomplete. No changes can be made to the application once submitted

Agency Contact Information NSERC contact schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca CIHR contact cgsma-bescbm@cihr-irsc.gc.ca SSHRC, contact fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

Good luck! Any questions? Contact Graduate Studies gradaward@uwindsor.ca www.uwindsor.ca/grad