jiko1

Hey everyone. I am happy for everyone that got it. For those who didnt get it, trust me when I say that it does not reflect your true capabilities. I have objective proof (over the course of 3 years) that the sshrc is largely based on subjective preferences and the political environment. I am currently appealing, not because I hope to get the postdoc, but to point out how insanely subjective and unfair the process is. The fluctuations in my scores from year to year make absolutely no sense, considering that the project remained the exact same. And these fluctuations are not small, but big.

This week we will know!

Yes its normal. You cant take a tt job while being a sshrc postdoc. The postdoc is considered a full time job so its against their policies. But if you do get a tt job you should def take it over the sshrc; since it is so difficult to get a tt job these days. The postdoc is only for 2 years whereas the tt job is permanent.

I replied but it needs approval to be posted _ i guess thats because i included a link.

"In addition to the increase in award values, Budget 2024 proposed to increase the number of scholarships and fellowships provided, building to approximately 1,720 more graduate students and fellows benefitting each year, and to streamline the various tri-agency scholarship and fellowship programs into one talent program." https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-announces-details-of-increase-in-award-values-for-federal-scholarships-and-fellowships.html I dont think they awarded more awards to the nserc postdoc applicants from what I saw.. they might maintain the regular success rate of around 20%. Who knows.

Does anyone know what they mean by "timely completion" of phd? Do they mean 4 years, or like a reasonable timeframe like 4 to 5 years or more depending on the specific thesis?

Does anyone know if they increased the success rate as promised in budget 2024?

Yeah it does. However not a lot of people decline. Offers of alternate awards are made from july to september (they do not specify the exact date or month)

Yes, the limit is probably still January, I dont think they would change this. But they do make some changes from year to year.. this year they asked for more things in the CV (such as funded research) and contribution list (best contributions, relevant exp)

You can postpone until December 2025 or January 2026. I am not sure of the exact date but yes you can postpone. Not more than that though.

Hoping the same for you. I know how stressful and nerve-wracking it is. Fingers crossed. 🤞

This is the only active forum on sshrc - wiki academia used to be, but no more. What committee are you in?

Usually around the last 2 days of february, 27 or 28 feb. It is my third and last time applying.

Yes the gov increased it in April 2024. The winners in feb this year were lucky and got 70k instead of 45k (per year).

Your project is either committee 1 or committee 2.. alot of people are in this situation, between two or more disciplines. I guess you have to choose if your project is more architecture (fine arts) or history.