Hi. I am in Vancouver and finally got the letter yesterday. I was so scared to open the envelope.
I got a two year B category award. Score 20.6/30.
- Starting my third year this Sep in education.
- First time applying for SSHRC (was an international student, and just became a PR last year)
- Don't know how to calculate GPA but my average grade in my doctoral course work is 91%
MA course work grades were about the same, but I've got some low grades in my undergrad. (although that was not in Canada)
- One refereed publication in a not at all prestigious academic journal
- 3 or 4 conference presentations locally, nationally and internationally.
- Several non refereed publications like newsletters, book reviews
- Strong letters from two popular figures in the field (I'm sure this made up my shortfalls in other aspects)
- Had 6 profs to look over my program of study and revised it like 10 times.
I hope this info is helpful for whoever is trying for next year.