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Hey Dave, I believe that the CGS is a 'general' award. I know it's paid out as a stipend through your university - or at least that's what the award holder's guide says. I'm not 100% certain, but it was my impression, based on conversations with my supervisor, that as long as you're still a student and not applying for the standard research grants, SSHRC scholarship money is yours to live on and spend as you see fit (for research or otherwise). There is nothing in the regulations that stipulates that the CGS must be spent on research-related expenses. I'm certainly hoping this isn't the case Here's the regulations: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/using-utiliser/guide-A/regulations-reglements-eng.aspx

Certainly not rude, this is big money - important to confirm! However, I'd wait a day or two to give them some time to respond. Who knows how they are scrambling over there.

Yep, for my MA in 2009 they wrote back: Good morning, I acknowledge receipt of the acceptance of your award. A copy of this e-mail will be placed on your file. We wish you success in your research. Angelina

Actually, I have a quick question. Which is the more 'prestigious' award - SSHRC Doctoral or SSHRC CGS? I realize Doctoral is more $$, but the benefit is that it can last for up to 48 months, whereas CGS is only 3 years. Thoughts?

Hi all! Been creeping this forum for a while so I thought I'd actually post now that I've received my results. I'm in Vancouver and just heard - not via mail, but from my supervisor, who received word from our Graduate Chair this morning about my application. Looks like it's a SSHRC CGS for me! Not sure about my score yet as I haven't seen the letter. Here's my info: 1st year PhD Received SSHRC CGS in Master's At the time of applying for SSHRC, I had: - 1 publication - 4 conference presentations - GPA was an 9.3 (on 10 point scale) coming out of MA - 1 TAship, 2 long-term RA-ships - letter from one full Professor (current supervisor) and one Assistant Prof (MA supervisor). Hope that is helpful to some of you. That being said, don't take it too personally if you aren't awarded this time. I've applied 4 times and been rejected as many times as I've won (twice). Really depends who's reading your application. Good luck to all!