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*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*
A Student Guide to Writing SSHRC Proposals
Editor: Caitlin Forsey, Sociology, University of British Columbia
Editorial Assistant: Lauren Menzie
The purpose of this project is to produce a guide that offers advice on how to write a successful SSHRC proposal. The content will include: 1) a review of the literature on successful grant writing techniques 2) a description of “best practices” used by prior applicants; 3) a wide selection of unedited proposals to be used as templates for future applicants; and 4) a list of common issues and mistakes from the perspective of those who evaluate SSHRC proposals. The project aims to support students in applying for graduate funding and to offer SSHRC award holders with an opportunity to publish their proposal at an important time in their career.
Submission Themes
The book will be used as a resource guide for students who are applying for SSHRC funding. The goal is to include a wide variety of proposals that reflect each discipline currently funded by SSHRC:
Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies/Women’s Studies
Archaeology Law
Archival Science Library and Information Science
Classics Linguistics
Communication and Media Studies Literature and Modern Language
Criminology Philosophy
Demography Management/Business/Admin
Economics Medieval Studies
Education Political Science
Fine Arts Psychology
Folklore Religious Studies
Geography Social Work
History Sociology
Industrial Relations Urban and Regional Studies
Submission Guidelines
We are inviting voluntary submissions of unedited SSHRC proposals that were successful at the MA and PhD-level competitions. The deadline for submission is Friday January 24th, 2014. Submissions and questions regarding the book can be directed to Caitlin Forsey at c.forsey@alumni.ubc.ca
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*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*
A Student Guide to Writing SSHRC Proposals
Editor: Caitlin Forsey, Sociology, University of British Columbia
Editorial Assistant: Lauren Menzie
The purpose of this project is to produce a guide that offers advice on how to write a successful SSHRC proposal. The content will include: 1) a review of the literature on successful grant writing techniques 2) a description of “best practices” used by prior applicants; 3) a wide selection of unedited proposals to be used as templates for future applicants; and 4) a list of common issues and mistakes from the perspective of those who evaluate SSHRC proposals. The project aims to support students in applying for graduate funding and to offer SSHRC award holders with an opportunity to publish their proposal at an important time in their career.
Submission Themes
The book will be used as a resource guide for students who are applying for SSHRC funding. The goal is to include a wide variety of proposals that reflect each discipline currently funded by SSHRC:
Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies/Women’s Studies
Archaeology Law
Archival Science Library and Information Science
Classics Linguistics
Communication and Media Studies Literature and Modern Language
Criminology Philosophy
Demography Management/Business/Admin
Economics Medieval Studies
Education Political Science
Fine Arts Psychology
Folklore Religious Studies
Geography Social Work
History Sociology
Industrial Relations Urban and Regional Studies
Submission Guidelines
We are inviting voluntary submissions of unedited SSHRC proposals that were successful at the MA and PhD-level competitions. The deadline for submission is Friday January 24th, 2014. Submissions and questions regarding the book can be directed to Caitlin Forsey at c.forsey@alumni.ubc.ca
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*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*
A Student Guide to Writing SSHRC Proposals
Editor: Caitlin Forsey, Sociology, University of British Columbia
Editorial Assistant: Lauren Menzie
The purpose of this project is to produce a guide that offers advice on how to write a successful SSHRC proposal. The content will include: 1) a review of the literature on successful grant writing techniques 2) a description of “best practices” used by prior applicants; 3) a wide selection of unedited proposals to be used as templates for future applicants; and 4) a list of common issues and mistakes from the perspective of those who evaluate SSHRC proposals. The project aims to support students in applying for graduate funding and to offer SSHRC award holders with an opportunity to publish their proposal at an important time in their career.
Submission Themes
The book will be used as a resource guide for students who are applying for SSHRC funding. The goal is to include a wide variety of proposals that reflect each discipline currently funded by SSHRC:
Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies/Women’s Studies
Archaeology Law
Archival Science Library and Information Science
Classics Linguistics
Communication and Media Studies Literature and Modern Language
Criminology Philosophy
Demography Management/Business/Admin
Economics Medieval Studies
Education Political Science
Fine Arts Psychology
Folklore Religious Studies
Geography Social Work
History Sociology
Industrial Relations Urban and Regional Studies
Submission Guidelines
We are inviting voluntary submissions of unedited SSHRC proposals that were successful at the MA and PhD-level competitions. The deadline for submission is Friday January 24th, 2014. Submissions and questions regarding the book can be directed to Caitlin Forsey at c.forsey@alumni.ubc.ca
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*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*
A Student Guide to Writing SSHRC Proposals
Editor: Caitlin Forsey, Sociology, University of British Columbia
Editorial Assistant: Lauren Menzie
The purpose of this project is to produce a guide that offers advice on how to write a successful SSHRC proposal. The content will include: 1) a review of the literature on successful grant writing techniques 2) a description of “best practices” used by prior applicants; 3) a wide selection of unedited proposals to be used as templates for future applicants; and 4) a list of common issues and mistakes from the perspective of those who evaluate SSHRC proposals. The project aims to support students in applying for graduate funding and to offer SSHRC award holders with an opportunity to publish their proposal at an important time in their career.
Submission Themes
The book will be used as a resource guide for students who are applying for SSHRC funding. The goal is to include a wide variety of proposals that reflect each discipline currently funded by SSHRC:
Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies/Women’s Studies
Archaeology Law
Archival Science Library and Information Science
Classics Linguistics
Communication and Media Studies Literature and Modern Language
Criminology Philosophy
Demography Management/Business/Admin
Economics Medieval Studies
Education Political Science
Fine Arts Psychology
Folklore Religious Studies
Geography Social Work
History Sociology
Industrial Relations Urban and Regional Studies
Submission Guidelines
We are inviting voluntary submissions of unedited SSHRC proposals that were successful at the MA and PhD-level competitions. The deadline for submission is Friday January 24th, 2014. Submissions and questions regarding the book can be directed to Caitlin Forsey at c.forsey@alumni.ubc.ca
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Hey I'm at Carleton. I received an email from my department Friday and got a letter yesterday.
Same here...
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Communications
Comms is a cool field, I've been reading some affect theory (Massumi) as of late, and yeah... pretty darn interesting, complicated as S$%T, but interesting
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I got my mail today and am in shock I got CGS! I was certain I didn't get an award because I did not hear anything from my department or grad office. It appears York really did not contact anyone with results, so for those who have not heard anything there is still hope!
My score was 25.3
MA SSHRC
One accepted publication
3 conferences (2 national and one grad)
2 RAships both profs I worked for wrote me reference letters
3.95 GPA
7 drafts of my proposal
Going into second year PHD
Congrats! That's fantastic news! Which field?
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Ditto, couldn't agree more, I'd say in my case the pubs help offset my GPA (which wasn't terrible, but neither was it an a+).This sounds solid. Publishing is helpful,but I've known several people who have gotten CGS with no publishing and others who have been rejected with. That's not to say it's merely a crapshoot or that publishing doesn't count, but it is not the tipping point. As someone who has been through this rodeo a few times, I would spend the bulk of time on the research statement. -
That's amazing I was just about as excite as you are now. It took me about 3 days for the news to really sink in. It's a really weird feeling so I totally hear you. And big congrats!THE LETTER FINALLY CAME! I was already informed by Graduate Studies from my university (Concordia) so I knew I got it but the letter makes it all official. I am only funded 40K because I have two year left. My score is 22.5/30 This is my third time applying for SSHRC. My grades were too low in undergrad to apply to OGS and/or SSHRC for my MA. Stats when applied- 2.7/4 GPA for BA
- 4.17/4.3 MA GPA
- 4.2/4.3 PhD GPA
- 2 very strong letters — from supervisor (University Chair) and from a Canada Research Chair
- 1 peer reviewed publication forthcoming (sole author)
- 1 review in peer reviewed publication
- 1 encyclopedia entry (1st author)
- 6 non peer reviewed publications (sole author)
- 2 peer reviewed conferences
- 4 conferences
- 4 invited talks
- 9 adjudicated group exhibitions
- 6 RAs & GAs
- 2 TAs
- 1 studio instructor position
- OGS for PhD (declined because went to Quebec)
- 3 year entrance fellowship for PhD at Concordia
- Concordia Merit Scholarship
- Several travel funds from Concordia and York
- Several fieldwork & research bursaries from York for my MA thesis
- Canadian Media Research Consortium Small Research Grant
not sure what else I put on for research contributions. I also used the special section to explain my low undergrad GPA. First time I applied for SSHRC PhD, I was forwarded by York, and got an atrocious low score of something like less than 10. 2nd time I was not even forwarded from Concordia (my PhD school). I'd like to say that I completely changed my Application Statement less than 2 weeks before the deadline. I am still working within the broader category of my field, but after I finished my doctoral exam I had a crazy epiphany and decided to write something new from scratch. Some thought I was insane, but my supervisor told me to go for it. I was very lucky to have a team of people help me get my initial idea/draft into a cogent articulate application. So, sometimes having an intuition and inspiration is worth pursuing. My previous app was worked on for since the previous year, but I couldn't do that to myself when I had such an intense feeling to change it. This was also 7 days before FQRSC was due (and I received that also). So, despite the amazing prize to help pay off my student loans, I am so thrilled that my intuition and energy paid off and that I should always follow my gut. *excuse the cheeziness but ho-lee I am beyond excited since I was sure I was a lost cause*
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Sent my university (uWaterloo) an e-mail to see if they received the results. Heard back that they had and that I didn't receive an award. Assuming I'm not waitlisted either, but will wait for the official letter.
My stats:
-91% graduate average, similar undergraduate marks
-will be entering my 1st year of PhD in Fall 2013
-0 peer reviewed publications
-0 conference presentations
-lots of TA positions and 1 RA
-1 "other" publication; a report for my profession's governing body
-solid research proposal and references (as far as I know)
Not much experience, so thought it was a long-shot I would win an award, but with so much money at stake there's always some hope!
Best of luck to everyone else and I will update my score/official status when I receive my letter.
Sounds like a solid profile, the only thing missing is a pub or two. So if you can even get a forthcoming on your application next time, you'd still be in the running for CGS, so dont let this get you down mate. Better luck next time. BIG HUGS
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Letter arrived here in Toronto, confirming my waitlisted status. 16.9/30
Good luck Nerd_for_Life, i sincerely hope you get it!
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Not everyone in Montreal has received their letters. Hopefully it will come today! The donkey cart hasn't passed in my street yet.
I LOVE this donkey cart metaphor. I think from now on, this will be my standard tough i believe we should be citing Nerd_for_Life for it
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Hello,
I got my letter yesterday but the uni of Ottawa told me before that I got the Bombardier scholarship! I got 26.6.
I am in my first year of phd in law.
5 peer reviewed articles (published)
3 peer reviewed articles (accepted)
7 peer revewed conferences.
GPA I can't really tell because I got french marks... but I think the uni of Ottawa says 4.0.
Great projet (very useful for Canada in theory and practice) and well structured.
I don't know my rank in the department but I guess 1 or 2
3 RA
2 years of experience in research institutes
Congrats mate. Nice to see a fellow Law grad get one
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Hi there!
It's so nice to see the encouraging comments on the forum! I received a notification from my department today that I won a SSHRC Doctoral. But I haven't received my letter in the mail though so I don't have my score!
If it helps, my stats are:
2nd Year PhD, MA SSHRC, PhD OGS
1 peer-reviewed publication
2 conference proceedings (international)
4 conferences
UG GPA 3.7
no RAships; 5 TAships
I worked for a few months at a job related to my area of research as well.
I would really advise just emailing your department because they've known since yesterday I believe. For those who didn't receive the award, I know how it feels when you have devoted so much to your application. It doesn't mean your project isn't great. Chin up!
Congrats.
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I haven't received a letter yet. Heard internally. Hopefully tomorrow. Then I will post my score. Again, to all those who were less fortunate in the crap shoot that is SSHRC, I know how it feels, several times, but don't let it bog you down. It says nothing about your abilities as a scholar, nor is it the reflection of anything resembling an 'objective' process. For example, I won a CGS but failed to win OGS. Weird right? You made it this far, so you've proven you're in an excellent position to receive an award next time around. And for those who were successful, congratulations, but realize this is by no means the last tormenting funding application experience you will endure!
Ditto,
Neither is it a licence to become that self-righteous S%&T! who thinks that their non-funded/wait-listed colleagues are beneath them! If you got an award be generous! help other try to get one, give advice and share your experience...!!!!!
Everyone needs a helping hand, and a kindness done!
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Sorry to hear that mateSure... I didn't get the letter yet so don't know how I ranked at SSHRC but heres some other info: Applied in second year of Masters for first year of PhD.. -Held MA SSHRC award -1 Peer reviewed publication (3rd out of 5 authors) -2 Conference presentations (1 paper, 1 poster) -3.8 GPA Undergrad -3.95 GPA MA -Worked on many drafts of my proposal and my supervisor referred to it as "impeccable" -2 letters of reference (1 from my supervisor who is the director of my program, 1 from an employer where I was research coordinator and had a poster with this prof) I really do not know what they base their decisions on quite honestly... but there you go! Good luck to the rest in waiting!
better luck next time.
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Congrats mate. Can you post your score pleaseWas just informed I won a CGS. Unreal. Congratulations to all the winners and all the best to those who weren't successful this year. I am 2/4 for SSHRC (wasn't successful in 1st year master's and going into PhD) so I know the feeling from both sides. 1st year PhD at the time of application (applied to econ, polisci, law, business, mgmt committee) 1 peer reviewed review essay (in top-tier journal of sub-discipline) 2-3 other publications (reports for NGO) 2 conferences at the time of application (one provincial, one national) Several RAships/TAships 'Practical' experience in research area (volunteer work) MA SSHRC Several other small internal awards Was nominated for an international thesis award at the end of my MA (was ultimately unsuccessful) Excellent letters of reference, one of which is from a major figure in the discipline My proposal was top-notch - like others, I did FAR too many revisions. All the best to the rest of y'all. I'm so glad I never have to check this forum ever again. Goodbye everyone, you've been too kind.
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I got my letter in Ottawa too. I got 19.95/30 . I wonder what means. When I first saw it I thought I must have JUST gotten an award as I thought the scoring was low o_0
It should say in your letter whether you have been funded or not. 19.95 is a good score, i suppose it all depends on the category you applied with. but i've see as low as 16.xx getting funded (last year's forum).
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Just received my letter here in Ottawa, I won a 2 year scholarship in the B category!
Success rate was 975/1931.My score was 21.9/30
I'm a second year Polisci student
A average
Several awards
No journal articles
Couple of conference papers
Worked very hard on my proposal!
Good luck to everyone else!
We accept the results through email?
Congrats. which school are you at?
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Also i forgot:
There were 1931 application and 975 awards. I think this is about the same as last year, if my memory serves me right.
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Congrats!!!! Such exciting news!! I haven't received my mail yet... tends to come in late afternoon so crossing my fingers (despite others in Montreal not getting it..)
Thank you, and Best of luck
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Happy day/news from Ottawa. The "donkey cart" has arrived
I just received the letter, Successful (CGS) score is 25.4/30
For more info about my profile please see my previous posts.
Good luck to all still waiting.
Sending lots of positive vibes!
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Bah, it may be! They may have mailed the letters on Monday rather than Friday
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I won't receive my mail for a few hours yet.
at least one more hour for me
Master's SSHRC 2013
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*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*
A Student Guide to Writing SSHRC Proposals
Editor: Caitlin Forsey, Sociology, University of British Columbia
Editorial Assistant: Lauren Menzie
The purpose of this project is to produce a guide that offers advice on how to write a successful SSHRC proposal. The content will include: 1) a review of the literature on successful grant writing techniques 2) a description of “best practices” used by prior applicants; 3) a wide selection of unedited proposals to be used as templates for future applicants; and 4) a list of common issues and mistakes from the perspective of those who evaluate SSHRC proposals. The project aims to support students in applying for graduate funding and to offer SSHRC award holders with an opportunity to publish their proposal at an important time in their career.
Submission Themes
The book will be used as a resource guide for students who are applying for SSHRC funding. The goal is to include a wide variety of proposals that reflect each discipline currently funded by SSHRC:
Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies/Women’s Studies
Archaeology Law
Archival Science Library and Information Science
Classics Linguistics
Communication and Media Studies Literature and Modern Language
Criminology Philosophy
Demography Management/Business/Admin
Economics Medieval Studies
Education Political Science
Fine Arts Psychology
Folklore Religious Studies
Geography Social Work
History Sociology
Industrial Relations Urban and Regional Studies
Submission Guidelines
We are inviting voluntary submissions of unedited SSHRC proposals that were successful at the MA and PhD-level competitions. The deadline for submission is Friday January 24th, 2014. Submissions and questions regarding the book can be directed to Caitlin Forsey at c.forsey@alumni.ubc.ca