1 2012 Competition for funding to in place for May 2013 or September 2013 NSERC CIHR masters...

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1 2012 Competition for funding to in place for May 2013 or September 2013 • NSERC CIHR masters Affiliated Fellowships (AFF) • MSFHR Biochemistry Deadlines: NSERC, CIHR masters, Affiliated Fellowships Thursday, September 20th, 4:00 pm MSFHR – TBA

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2012 Competition for funding to in place for May 2013 or September 2013

• NSERC • CIHR masters• Affiliated Fellowships (AFF)• MSFHR

Biochemistry Deadlines:

NSERC, CIHR masters, Affiliated Fellowships –

Thursday, September 20th, 4:00 pm

MSFHR – TBA

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Start putting together your applications NOW.

• ordering transcripts

• contacting potential referees

This is a very busy time of year for you and the individuals who

will help you.

NSERC/CIHR/Affiliated Fellowship

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NSERC/CIHR/MSFHR/AFF – some FAQs

Can I apply to both NSERC and CIHR?

Can I apply to both NSERC and MSFHR?

What about AFF?

NO

YES

All NSERC and CIHR Masters applications are automatically

considered for AFF – no separate application.

Canadian citizens must apply for external funding to qualified

for AFF.

International students are only eligible for AFF.

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NSERC/CIHR/MSFHR/Affiliated Fellowships – FAQs

Citizenship requirements

NSERC, CIHR, and MSFHR applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Affiliated Fellowship applicants have no citizenship requirements.

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NSERC/CIHR/AFF

Internal departmental deadline

Thursday September 20, 2012, 4:00 pm

Submit to:

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Graduate Programs Office

Life Sciences Centre, Room 1.360

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NSERC

Before you complete any forms…

1. Review the "Program Guide for Students and Fellows":

http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp

2. Review information on the Graduate Studies website:

http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/nserc-postgraduate-scholarships

3. Make sure you use the current application form,

generally released in late August.

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NSERC - Eligibility

• First-class standing (min 80% at UBC) in each of the last two completed years of study

• Canadian citizens or permanent residents

• To take up the award, students must be registered as a full-time graduate student and pursuing research at either the master's or doctoral level in one of the areas of the natural sciences and engineering supported by NSERC.

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NSERC - Masters level

• PGS M: $17,300, one year

• CGS M: $17,500, one year

• Scholarship support is for a maximum duration of 12 months

• To hold these awards you must be registered full-time in the first or second year of your master’s program

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NSERC

• Fill out and submit the online Form 201 at www.nserc.ca

• Submit official, up-to-date copies of all transcripts and translations to the department

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NSERCObtain Form 201 at:

http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandP

ostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp

Form components• Consent Form

• Cover Page

• Pages 1-4

• Form 201 - Report on Applicant, 2 required

NSERC Doctoral level

• PGS D: $21,000/annum for up to three years

• CGS D: $35,000/annum for up to three years

• must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, between zero and 24 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in a doctoral program

NSERC Selection Criteria

NSERC Masters

NSERC

Doctoral

Academic excellence

50% 30%

Research ability or potential

30% 50%

Communication, interpersonal

and leadership abilities

20% 20%

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CIHR

• ONLY CGS M (Master’s) is administered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, UBC

• Check CIHR and Graduate Studies web sites for updates:

http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/srch.do?all=1&search=true&org=CIHR&sort=program&masterList=true&view

=currentOpps&fodAgency=CIHR&fodLanguage=E

• CGS D (Doctoral level) is sent directly to CIHR

• Apply at www.cihr.ca > Current Opportunities

• Follow the instructions identified in the Master's Awards - Web Forms "Application" Phase Instructions

• Applicants also need to complete a common CV form.

https://ccv-cvc.ca/indexresearcher-eng.frm

• All transcripts must be original and official.

• Due by 4:00 pm, Thursday Sep 20, 2012.

CIHR (Master’s)

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CIHR Eligibility

• First-class standing (min 80% at UBC) in each of the last two completed years of study

• Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible

• Only those students engaged in full-time Master’s programs in which research is a major component are eligible for support

CIHR Selection CriteriaCriterion Weighting

Achievements Research 15%

Academic 25%

Characteristics

Critical thinkingIndependencePerseveranceOriginalityOrganizational skillsInterest in discoveryCommunication skills

40%

Research Training Environment

Training program for the candidate 20%

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Affiliated Fellowships

• Open to all current Canadian or international students

• Students must be registered at UBC to take up the

award.

• An umbrella term for a collection of awards supported by

government and UBC funds as well as private donors.

• Funding levels are between $8,000 and $27,500 per year

depending on the specific award (the Killam Awards are

highest).

Affiliated Fellowships

• Anyone who submits a NSERC or a CIHR masters application is automatically considered for a Affiliated Fellowship.

• International students and CIHR doctoral applicants must submit a separate AFF application.

• Applications are available at: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships

Affiliated Fellowship (AFF) Selection Criteria

AFF MastersAFF

Doctoral

Academic excellence

50% 30%

Research ability or potential

30% 50%

Communication, interpersonal

and leadership abilities

20% 20%

MSFHR Studentships

• Micheal Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) - a provincial agency

for the Health Sciences.

• For Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents entering universities in BC.

• $20,000 per annum + $5,000 research allowance.

• May be held (at a reduced level) in conjunction with another scholarship.

• Submit application directly to Faculty of Graduate Studies.

http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarship-michael-smith-

foreign-study-supplement

Contact

Graduate Secretary

604 822-5925 [email protected]

Life Sciences Centre Room 1.360

Good luck!