Change to Tri-Agency paid parental leave policy
The Tri-Agencies (CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC) have announced a change to the paid parental leave policy. The change applies to holders of a graduate scholarship (such as CGS-M, CGS-D or other Tri-Agency Doctoral award, or a Vanier) or postdoctoral fellowship from the granting agencies, as well as to students and fellows who are paid from a supervisor’s Tri-Agency […]
Mech 2 Design Competition: ROVER Mission – Jan 31, 2020
A team of engineers has sent a rover to explore a distant extra-terrestrial landscape. The rover has landed safely on the planet’s surface, but, shortly after, a key controller fails and the throttle is now jammed at max. How can the rover still complete its mission on this unknown alien terrain? This is the scenario […]
Call for Nominations: EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships – Deadline: February 10, 2020
EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships The Study in Canada Scholarships program aims to increase opportunities for post-secondary institutions across Canada to welcome international students from around the world. The program is open to international students* (see below for eligible counties) from all academic disciplines, for programs of up to two years in duration at the […]
Call for Nominations: Governor General’s Gold Medal – Deadline: February 10, 2020, 8 AM
Governor General’s Gold Medal One gold medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record as a Master’s student completing a thesis. Students must have submitted the final copy […]
Call for Nominations: CAGS / ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards – Deadline: February 10, 2020, 8 AM
CAGS / ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards The CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards recognize exceptional doctoral dissertations that make significant, original contributions to both the academic community and to Canadian society. There are two awards: one for engineering, medical sciences and natural sciences; and one for fine arts, humanities and social sciences. Awards are offered through this […]
Call for Applications: CIHR CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Deadline: January 24, 2020
CIHR CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – 3rd intake for 2019-2020 The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-calibre graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients […]
Call for Nominations: John Tiedje Fellowships in Clean Energy and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation – Deadline: Jan 15
John Tiedje Fellowships in Clean Energy and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Two graduate fellowships of $20,000 each have been made available through an endowment established by Dorothy Tiedje in memory of John Tiedje (BASc 1944, MASc 1945). The fellowships are awarded to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled in a MASc or PhD Program […]