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People. Discovery. Innovation. ~NSERC Les gens. La decouverte. L'innovation. ~CRSNG
Natural Sciences and Engineering Conseil de recherches en sctences Research Council or Canada naturelles et en gen1e du Canada Canada I
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NSERC Information Session – 2016 Competition Scholarships and Fellowships
University of Guelph
Sarah Smith & Kayla Zavitske Program Officers
September 18, 2015
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Agenda
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Postdoctoral Programs
How to complete Form 201
How to get help
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Application is done through host organization using NSERC’s online system
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NSERC Graduate Programs
Canada Graduate Scholarships–Master’s (CGS M)
Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships- Doctoral (CGS D) / NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral (PGS D) Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS)
Summer Programs in Taiwan
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Canada Graduate ScholarshipsMaster’s (CGS M) CGS M
Value $17,500, non-renewable Minimum First-class * in each of the last two years of Average completed study (full-time equivalent)
Where to apply? Up to 5 institutions where you would like to hold the award
When and how By 8:00 p.m. (ET) on December 1 through the to apply? Research Portal When are As of April 1 through the Research Portal awards announced?
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In addition, you must: be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of
Canada
intend to pursue a Master’s program with a significant research component
have completed between 0 - 12 months of studies in a Master’s/Doctoral program Possibility of holding a CGS M for the first year of a
doctoral program if no previous Master’s funding
not have already held a CGS M
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Selection Criteria and Weightings
Weight %
Academic Excellence 50
Research Potential 30
Personal Characteristics and 20 Interpersonal Skills
Total 100
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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS M)
Completing an Application in the Research Portal
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Research Portal Creating an account
https://portal-portail.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/s/login.aspx
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Research Portal Creating an Application
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Research Portal Accessing an Application
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Research Portal Application Overview
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Research Portal Completing the Modules
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Research Portal Identification
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Research Portal Proposed Host Organization
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Research Portal Summary of Proposal
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Research Portal Activity Details
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Research Portal Attachments
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Research Portal Attaching a Canadian Common CV (CCV)
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Research Portal CCV Confirmation Number
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Research Portal Invitations
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Research Portal Ready to Submit
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Research Portal Notification of Results
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Research Portal Notification of Results
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CGS M Contact Information
• CIHR Email: [email protected]
• NSERC Email: [email protected]
• SSHRC Email: [email protected]
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Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral / NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-
Doctoral (CGS/PGS D) CGS D PGS D
Value $35,000 per year f or $21,000 per year f or 2 or 3 years 2 or 3 years
Tenure • Canadian university • Canadian university • Foreign university ONLY
if you already have at least one Canadian NSE degree
Open to: Canadian citizen Permanent resident of Canada
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CGS/PDS D
Master’s to PhD Bachelor’s to PhD (direct-entry)
Eligibility* 0-24 months in Doctorate 4-36 months in PhD
Minimum Average First-class in each of the last two years of completed study (full-time equivalent) as determined by your university
*As of December 31 of the year of application; full-time equivalent
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Weight %
Selection Criteria and Weightings
Academic Excellence 30
Research Ability or Potential 50
Communication, Interpersonal 20 and Leadership Abilities
Total 100
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Scholarships and Fellowships Selection Committees
• Our 12 Selection Committees review applications for the CGS D/PGS D and PDF programs:
Earth Sciences Evolution and Ecology Mathematical Sciences Physics and Astronomy Chemistry Cellular and Molecular Biology Civil and Mechanical Chemical, Biomedical and Engineering Materials Science Engineering
Plant and Animal Biology Psychology
Electrical Engineering Computing Sciences
IMPORTANT: The research subject code you select in your application will determine your Selection Committee!
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Where do you apply and when? Apply through your current university if: You are currently registered at, or are on an
approved leave of absence from, a Canadian university in a degree program.
Apply through the university where you were registered if: you are not currently registered at a university
or are registered, but not in a degree program, and you graduated from a degree program from a Canadian university during the calendar year in which you are applying.
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Where do you apply and when?
Apply directly to NSERC ONLY if:
You are currently registered at a foreign university You are not currently registered at a university or
are registered, but not in a degree program, and you graduated from a degree program prior to January of the year of application
Deadline: Applications must be received electronically by 8:00 p.m. (ET) on October 15
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What happens to the CGS/PGS D application at the university? Student submits electronically to university
University gives read access to the applications to departments / internal selection committees for their recommendations University committees select applicants to
fill NSERC quota
Quota of applications sent electronically to NSERC
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PGS D/CGS D Application Statistics
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)
Value $50,000 per year for three years Open to: • Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada • Foreign citizens
Minimum Average First-class in each of the last two years of completed study (full-time equivalent) as determined by your institution
How and when do I You must be nominated by a Canadian Institution apply? with a quota; Institutional nomination by
November 4 at 8:00 p.m.(ET)* When are awards By the end of March announced?
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Vanier CGS (continued) In addition, you must:
•be pursuing your first doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) •not have completed more than 20 months of doctoralstudies as of May 1, 2016 •not have received previous doctoral level funding from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC
Selection Criteria (weighted equally): •Academic Excellence •Research Potential •Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)
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Vanier CGS (continued) Candidates may only apply to the same federal
granting agency's doctoral scholarship/fellowship program and the Vanier CGS programsimultaneously within the same academic year.
Justification required to complete doctoral degree at the same university where you earned a previous degree.
The application form and more information are found at the Vanier CGS website: (www.vanier.gc.ca).
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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS)
Candidates: – Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of
Canada – registered at an eligible Canadian institution – have accepted or hold a CGS (Master’s or Doctoral)
or Vanier CGS (if eligible) – must not have accepted a previous CGS-MSFSS
Applications: – submitted through the University, within their assigned
quota Awards:
– recipients must hold an active CGS at start of award – maximum value of $6,000 (covers travel, living and other
non-research related costs) – duration of 3 to 6 months – start date must be after the application deadline and
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CGS-MSFSS (continued) CIHR
Research Capacity Development
Web site: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 613-952-0763
SSHRC Research Training
Portfolio
Web site: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 613-943-7777
NSERC Scholarships and
Fellowships Division [email protected]
Web site: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ Email: Phone: 613-995-5521
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Value $2,500 + living expenses
Must hold an active MSFSS Eligibility
Duration 8 weeks (June to August)
Deadline Email [email protected]
Summer Program in Taiwan
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NSERC Postdoctoral Programs
Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (Banting PDF) Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Fellowship (JSPS)
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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) PDF
Value $45,000 per year for two years When and how to By 8:00 p.m. (ET) on October 15. Applications apply? submitted through the NSERC Online System
When are awards Mid-January 2016 announced? Where can you hold the award?
• Canadian universities • provincial research institutions in Canada • Other appropriate research laboratory in
Canada • universities and research centres abroad
(PhD must be from Canadian university)
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NSERC PDF (continued)
PDF All requirements • After October 15, 2013 (some exceptions) of first PhD or by September 1, 2016 completed Open to • Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
Selection Criteria • Research Ability or Potential: 70% • Communication, interpersonal, and
leadership abilities: 30%
You can only apply once to the PDF program
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PDF Application Statistics
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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (Banting PDF) PDF
Value $70,000 per year for two years
When and how to By 8:00 p.m. (ET) on September 23, 2015. apply? Applications submitted through ResearchNet
When are awards End of January 2016 announced?
Where can you • Canadian universities hold the award? • Foreign universities (capped at 25%
overall) • Affiliated research hospitals, colleges and
not-for-profit organizations with a strong research mandate and capacity
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Banting PDF (continued) Banting PDF
All requirements of • Between September 23, 2012 and August PhD completed 15, 2016 (inclusively), and before the start
date of the award.
Open to • Canadian citizens • Permanent residents of Canada • Foreign citizens (must hold fellowship at
a Canadian university) Selection Criteria (weighted equally)
• Research excellence and leadership in the research domain
• Quality of applicant's proposed research program
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships
(JSPS) Conduct research in Japan Application deadline: January 25, 2016 PhD completed within past six years How to apply: Find a host organization Contact NSERC for application form
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Completing Form 201 – Application for a Postgraduate Scholarship or a Postdoctoral
Fellowship
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Form 201 – Application Profile
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Form 201 – Person Profile
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Form 201 – Addresses
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Form 201 – Academic Background
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Form 201 – Work Experience
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Form 201 – Scholarships and Other Awards Offered
Form 201
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Form 201 – Location of Tenure
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Form 01 – Justification for location of tenure (PDF Only)
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Form 201 – Scholarship / Fellowship Information (PGS/CGS D only)
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Form 201 – Thesis Information
ADD Screenshot for Thesis Information
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Form 201 – Keywords / Research Subject Code
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Form 201 – Outline of Proposed Research (max 1 page) Provide detailed description of proposed
research during tenure of the award. Provide background information to position
research within the context of the current knowledge in the field.
State the objectives and hypothesis, and outlinethe experimental or theoretical approach, and themethods and procedures to be used.
State significance of research to the NSE. Write your proposal in clear, plain language and
avoid jargon. Don’t repeat info from Thesis section. Refer to it!
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Eligibility of Proposed Research / Program of Study (max 1 page) NSERC supports research whose major challenges lie
in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE), otherthan the health sciences
NSERC does not support programs that include aprofessional component (i.e., MD/PhD)
Consult NSERC’s Eligibility Criteria for Students andFellows
NSERC makes the final decision with respect tomandate
Justification for the eligibility of proposed researchshould be completed for any research that mayoverlap with CIHR/SSHRC. If in doubt, fill it out!
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Form 201: Contributions and Applicant’s Statement
Part 1: Articles published, accepted, submitted
Part 2: Most significant contributions to R&D Part 3: Applicant’s statement:
• research experience • relevant activities • special circumstances
Page limits: PGS D – 2 pages / PDF – 4 pages
No updates accepted once application is submitted
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Common mistakes when writing research proposal / contributions • Lack of focus or coherence • Repetitive • Failure to cite important work in the area • Failure to cite recent relevant work • Cite too may irrelevant articles • Rely too much on secondary sources (lack of
understanding) • Too much details on minor issues; too little detail on
major issues • Research contributions not properly highlighted • Impact / importance of research not explained
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Transcripts An up-to-date and official transcript must be
provided for each program listed under Academic Background (doctoral studies only for PDF) Transcripts must be scanned (black and white
recommended) and saved as a single PDF file. Text orientation should be upright (if possible) and
must be readable on a computer monitor without any adjustment by the viewer. One copy of the legend must be included. Applicant is responsible for ensuring transcripts
are complete and legible once uploaded, even if a university official is responsible for uploading the transcripts.
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Reports on the Applicant (two reports required)
One report should be from a person very familiar with your research and other abilities (e.g., thesis supervisor).
The second report should be from a person sufficiently familiar with your research and other abilities to provide a meaningful commentary.
Referees should be able to provide specific examples. If thesis supervisor not providing a report, reasons
should be indicated under special circumstances. Name and email address of your referees will be
required for the On-line System to generate an email inviting the referees to complete their report and the deadline by which it should be submitted.
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Form 201: Finishing up
Carefully review your application.
Ask your supervisor and/or a friend toproofread your application.
Verify application on “My Portfolio” screen.
Send application electronically once“Verification Report” is “Successful”.
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Remember… Follow instructions for completing Form 201:
• Font size, margins, page limits, etc.
Use clear and concise writing
Proofread for spelling and grammar
Review with an appropriate faculty member(e.g., current or potential supervisor)
Provide required documents
Choose referees with care
Be aware of deadlines
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Where to get additional information? Consult the NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships
Resource Videos page for helpful videos Tips on applying for an NSERC scholarship or
fellowship Demystifying the review process for NSERC
scholarships and fellowships Undergraduate programs summary and application
tutorials Postgraduate programs summary and application
tutorials Postdoctoral programs summary and application
tutorials
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/StudentsEtudiants/Videos-Videos/Index_eng.asp
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Supplements and Other Funding Opportunities Indirect support through research grants Collaborative Research and Training Experience
Program (CREATE) Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences or
Engineering Supplements (AANSE) L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science – NSERC
Postdoctoral Fellowship Supplement Canada-China Postdoctoral Fellowships
Supplement Alice Wilson Award Other supplement opportunities
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Contact Information Website: www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca Online Services [email protected] Helpdesk: (613) 995-4273
Scholarships & [email protected] Fellowships:
Finance scholarshipsadministration@nserc-Division: crsng.gc.ca
SLO enquiries: [email protected]
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