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To add to my previous post- while the funding has and will help me tremendously as I was in a very precarious situation, (and I am forever grateful for this) I am wondering what difference (or if it makes any) when looking for jobs (besides looking nice on a cv).. Considering the job-market and the lack of jobs and with the reality of not being able to apply to positions outside of Canada due to personal reasons, I am seriously considering going alt-ac after the dissertation these days, and I am looking for any advice to stay. (Sorry if this is not the right thread- but I was wondering what others who have been through the Vanier process or are familiar with the Canadian system thought). Happy New Year to all!

hello! As someone who has had the luck to get a Vanier and is worried about the daunting career prospects in academia could someone tell me how much difference having a Vanier would make in terms of academic jobs in Canada?

thanks!

Hello- the Vanier announcement date is approaching and I was wondering- do people receive an email even if they do not receive the award? Or should I only expect an email if I received the award?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone who had previously applied might be willing to look over my proposal or to share unsuccessful (or successful would be even better!) proposals with comments? I am in cultural anthropology by the way.

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Hello, Initially planning to apply to Canadian programs only (I am an anthropology student) I decided to take the GRE and change most of my applications to US programs after learning that funding and quotas for international students were limited there. I have been accepted to the PhD program at UBC with 4 year funding at CAD18,200 and informed that there would also be possible TA'ship positions later at CAD 12,000. It would be great to study in Canada, as while I know that PhD programs (perhaps just for the social sciences) are more 'valid' when from the US, my homecountry is a mess right now, and my spouse (who is an architect) and toddler will be accompanying me and Canada does give the chance of PR'ship after 3 years which we might consider as well as work permits on arrival etc. etc. I'm wondering if I'm not mistaken in thinking that a monthly CAD1500 is a bit too low for a student to manage in Vancouver, even if I were to go alone? (We will have a little extra funding set aside but it will be spent on childcare) The rents for one thing are so high! I'm still waiting for the results from Queens (Cultural studies) and York and a few other US universities (I have received one acceptance) but am wondering if anyone could advice me before I decline.. I know there are gov grants that can be applied to but most seem to be for Canadian citizens and also I'm not sure if I should count on those.