SSHRC Doctoral Awards Information
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) provides doctoral funding through multiple award options, including Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships. Eligibility criteria, application requirements, and competitiveness factors for applicants seeking funding are outlined. Learn more about SSHRC doctoral awards and how to apply successfully.
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SSHRC: What is it? Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Federal government granting agency Allocates research $ to masters, doctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty researchers http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/
Why are there 3 Doctoral Awards? One application, three possible awards Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships (JAB CGS): $35,000 a year for up to 36 months SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships: $20,000 a year for 12, 24, 36, or 48 months Also: Some CGS recipients may be considered for the honour of having their scholarship named a Canada Graduate Scholarship to Honour Nelson Mandela, should SSHRC deem their application to be aligned with at least one of five themes championed by Mandela: national unity; democracy; freedom and human rights; leadership; children s participation in society; and children s health.
SSHRC: Can I apply? Yes, if You: are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; are pursuing doctoral studies in the social sciences or humanities; have not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) or SSHRC to undertake or complete a doctoral degree; and are not applying in the 2018-19 academic year to NSERC or CIHR. NB: at the time of application, you need not be assured of admission to a degree program.
SSHRC: Am I competitive? Yes, if You have a minimum overall average of 80% in each degree You have two people who can write *excellent* letters of appraisal You have research publications or public scholarship You can tell the general public how your research project might affect their lives
SSHRC: How do I apply? Everyone needs: the web-based Doctoral Award application form, completed, printed, and signed the program of study (maximum two pages) bibliography and citations (maximum five pages) research contributions (maximum one page) official and/or certified copies of all undergraduate AND graduate level transcripts two completed letters of appraisal submitted to online portal
Indigenous Talent Measures These measures include: An opportunity for self-identified Indigenous doctoral applicants to have their application considered for submission beyond their institution s quota, A check-box in the application form to identify a proposed program of study as Indigenous research, such that SSHRC s Guidelines for the Merit Review of Indigenous Research will apply; and Instructions for members of SSHRC s doctoral and postdoctoral adjudication committees to take into account the special circumstances facing many Indigenous applicants (e.g., the relative delays in an applicant s academic career due to cultural or community responsibilities, and/or challenging socio-economic contexts).
SSHRC: How is my application assessed? https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSD- BESCD_eng.asp#a6
SSHRC: When do I have to do this? The deadline for fully completed applications to be submitted to SGS is October 12
SSHRC: Whats the hardest part? Figuring out how best to follow all the SSHRC instructions AND highlight your qualifications at the same time Ensuring your letters of reference are excellent http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/forms- formulaires/index-eng.aspx Writing the Program of Research
