nuih Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi everyone, I hope there isn't a thread on this already... sorry if I did miss it >.o. Anyone else applying to CGS-M? I'm going to keep proofreading until the deadline. My topic is under CIHR, which makes me worried that my chances are even lower because the allocation of CIHR is supeeeer low in comparison to NSERC and SSHRC ; _ ; ... but since it's the only thing that I can think of, I'm just gonna hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qeta Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am so glad you started this thread! I am applying too, to SSHRC in my case, as a first-year MA student in a two-year program. I was wondering if anybody here would be up to reading the proposal, giving feedback, and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuih Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Good luck qeta!! I hope you can find someone to give you feedback. I'd offer to, but I'm not even in yet so I don't know how helpful I would be. qeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qeta Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Good luck qeta!! I hope you can find someone to give you feedback. I'd offer to, but I'm not even in yet so I don't know how helpful I would be. Good luck to you too, on this and all other applications this cycle! I sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasminetea Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I am so glad you started this thread! I am applying too, to SSHRC in my case, as a first-year MA student in a two-year program. I was wondering if anybody here would be up to reading the proposal, giving feedback, and the like. Hey, you should get your supervisor to read it- he/she will provide the most helpful feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasminetea Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I am applying for a second-year MSc. Didn't get it last year but I got OGS.. Not sure if I will continue to do a PhD so hoping I will get it for my last year of my Masters Good luck to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atnight12 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I know that you need at least an A- in your last 20 half credits... but does anyone know what your CGPA and GPA of last 20 half credits has to be to be considered competitive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuala Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Do any of you have any advice/templates for writing this? I know what my idea is but I can't figure out how I'm supposed to fit it all on one page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasminetea Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I know that you need at least an A- in your last 20 half credits... but does anyone know what your CGPA and GPA of last 20 half credits has to be to be considered competitive? The average GPA of your last 20 courses needs to be an A-.. whatever that numerical GPA value is depends on your school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasminetea Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Do any of you have any advice/templates for writing this? I know what my idea is but I can't figure out how I'm supposed to fit it all on one page. The first paragraph should be a really short lit review & its significance to your your proposed research (i.e. why are you researching what you state/your objectives) The middle paragraph should be your methods & hypotheses The last paragraph should be the significance of your proposed work to Canada (if applicable) and/or to the field itself Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuih Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I know that you need at least an A- in your last 20 half credits... but does anyone know what your CGPA and GPA of last 20 half credits has to be to be considered competitive? What jasminetea said, but I was also told by my undergrad thesis supervisors that people with A- rarely win CGS-M ... possible, but rare (or at least in my field). So to be truly competitive, you should have an A at least. But I also went to this SSHRC workshop a few months ago and the faculty member leading it was very encouraging, in that the chance of winning with an A- is just as likely with an A+. But she also said we shouldn't have to work on the proposal for more than one night/2 hours specifically ... wish I was as ingenious as her haha. She was in arts and contemporary, so maybe dependent on what field you are in as well? Anyway, even if you're not competitive, you should definitely do one anyways because it'll make your application look better, and the experience will be worthwhile for future funding proposals!! ... I'm echoing what my supervisors said to me. Do any of you have any advice/templates for writing this? I know what my idea is but I can't figure out how I'm supposed to fit it all on one page. Don't use jargon -- if you introduce a term specific to your field, be sure to define it. Make sure every sentence means something and builds on the other. No fluff. Make it sound as exciting and important as possible, from beginning to end so that it doesn't bore the reader. Only use citations that are important - quality over quantity for citations! Good luck everyone!! 3 more days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinhard Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Is it unheard of for a supervisor/reference to miss a deadline to submit the letter...? I feel like I am going to be in this situation soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorydance Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 ^ Pretty nervous about mine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorydance Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 What jasminetea said, but I was also told by my undergrad thesis supervisors that people with A- rarely win CGS-M ... possible, but rare (or at least in my field). So to be truly competitive, you should have an A at least. But I also went to this SSHRC workshop a few months ago and the faculty member leading it was very encouraging, in that the chance of winning with an A- is just as likely with an A+. But she also said we shouldn't have to work on the proposal for more than one night/2 hours specifically ... wish I was as ingenious as her haha. She was in arts and contemporary, so maybe dependent on what field you are in as well? If I heard someone say this I would disregard everything she had said about the scholarship. What an absolute garbage statement. karwall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinhard Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 An A- overall or for one grade...? If it is true then all hope of mine are lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorydance Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 ^ The requirement is that you graduate with first class honours with your bachelors. Honestly, it doesn't even matter what your "hope" is. IMO, if you meet the requirements, you apply, its worth it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuih Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 If I heard someone say this I would disregard everything she had said about the scholarship. What an absolute garbage statement. Exactly, that's why I'm doubtful that A- and A+ are weighed the same. Anyone reading this and feel worried about gpa of last 20 credits: apply anyways because you're not going to lose anything from trying... Good luck everyone! 2 more days, not counting dec 1st. Hope all your references come in soon >< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathCat Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Is it unheard of for a supervisor/reference to miss a deadline to submit the letter...? I feel like I am going to be in this situation soon.. I got a reminder e-mail from NSERC to submit my application (which I did, after my last reference came in). It said "Past experience has shown that many applications not submitted in time were lacking the required reference reports. If your application is still missing the required reports we urge you to take steps to ensure that they are linked to your application well in advance of the deadline. We will not accept late applications." So no, it is not unheard of, but you'd better prod your reference to get that letter in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuih Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Just submitted my application! Can't be bothered to look at it any longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorydance Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Holy shit I am trying to submit this thing but it isn't submitting. This is total bullshit there is an hour left in the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathCat Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Holy shit I am trying to submit this thing but it isn't submitting. This is total bullshit there is an hour left in the deadline. Is every part validated? References in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorydance Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Wow, that was freaky. Apparently you can't submit the application using chrome. It worked with internet explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathCat Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Well, the deadline has passed. Good luck to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinhard Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I just realized (why the heck did I go back and check...) I left out my current transcript in my transcript...oh god... even though it has nothing (no classes) in it. *facepalm* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frettchen Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hi everyone, a university told me they "supported" my SSHRC Masters application; I'm not sure what this means. Did they recommend me to SSHRC? Or is "supported" just grad-speak for having acknowledged receipt? I'm an undergrad (final semester) and it's my first application so please pardon my ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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