SSHRC Q

[mimiuchi]

Hello,

So i was fortunate enough to be awarded a Category A CGS (35k/3 years). I had assumed i could switch to Cat B Fellowship (20k/4 years) without incident... until i read the award holder's guide. They were really emphatic about the different categories, and i also noticed Category C is where I wish i had landed where I have the choice between A and B.

Anyone have any insights about whether it will be a problem to switch from A to B?? It's too late for me since i already accepted an offer in the US and turned down my Canadian offer...

thanks

mariam

[cathaea]

Best bet is to call SSHRC and explain the situation.

[Ziz]

I think the people who get category C are usually the ones who have indicated they'd like to take it outside of Canada. Why would you want to downgrade to regular SSHRC if you're staying in Canada anyway?

[mimiuchi]

i've accepted an offer in the US not Canada. SSHRC got back to me; they said it's no problem to switch to cat B. i guess they're happy to save the extra money.