Michael Smith – Canada Graduate Scholarships 2025

Description

Are you a high-achieving Canadian graduate student eager to expand your research horizons? The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) 2025 could be the opportunity you’re looking for! This prestigious program enables you to establish international connections and immerse yourself in transformative research experiences at world-renowned institutions abroad.

Fueling Your Global Ambitions

The CGS-MSFSS provides up to $6,000 in financial support for deserving CGS (master’s or doctoral) or eligible Vanier CGS holders. This funding helps offset costs related to conducting research outside of Canada for a duration ranging from two to six months.

Maximizing Your Research Journey

The CGS-MSFSS program promotes knowledge exchange and exploration through international research. Here are some key factors to keep in mind:

Duration

• Minimum: 2 months
• Maximum: 6 months

Start Date

• Your research must begin after the application deadline and within one year of receiving the award notification.
• Leaving Canada before the results are announced may lead to non-payment for unfunded applications.

Award Timeline

• The supplement must begin before your CGS or Vanier CGS award ends and cannot be claimed during an award interruption.

Finding the Perfect Research Environment

The CGS-MSFSS opens doors to a wide range of research environments, including:

• Foreign universities
• Inter-university research centers
• International or national research institutes or laboratories
• Other institutions with a research mandate

Your host supervisor, who should be a full-time researcher affiliated with the host institution, plays a key role in guiding your research. Note that research assistants and postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to serve as supervisors. A strong justification for your choice of host institution and supervisor is critical for your application.

Degree Level

The Michael Smith – Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS-MSFSS) 2025 is open to students pursuing Master’s, PhD, or Research-level programs at Canadian universities.

Available Subjects

This scholarship supports research across all subjects.

Take advantage of this opportunity to fuel your global ambitions and advance your research career!

Benefits

Funding Your Global Research Journey

The CGS-MSFSS award offers up to $6,000, based on the information and budget justification provided in your application. This supplement is non-renewable and will be paid through the Canadian institution that holds your CGS award.

Eligible Expenses

The CGS-MSFSS covers various expenses during your research abroad, including:

• Travel costs
• Living expenses (accommodation, meals, etc.)
• Other non-research related expenses (tuition, travel/study visas, insurance)

It’s important to note that costs directly related to your research must be covered by other funding sources.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to domestic students from Canada.

Application Procedure

Each agency has its own specific application forms, instructions, and consent forms. Be sure to use the correct forms for your application.

Required Information

To apply for the CGS-MSFSS, you will need to provide the following:

1. Contact Information:
   • The name and contact details of both your CGS or Vanier CGS research supervisor and the proposed host supervisor.
2. Host Institution:
   • The name and location of the proposed host institution.
3. Research Plan:
   • A detailed description of your intended research activities during the study period abroad. This includes:
     • Objectives
     • Methodology
     • Timelines
     • Expected outcomes
   • How these activities relate to your main graduate research topic.
   • A description of the potential benefits you will gain from the host institution in relation to your current research objectives (maximum two pages).
4. Budget Plan:
   • A budget estimate for the costs of travel, living expenses, and other expenses during your research study abroad.
5. Support Letters:
   • A letter from your CGS or Vanier CGS research supervisor, confirming support for your study abroad and stating that your proposed research aligns with your CGS award (maximum one page).
   • A letter from your host supervisor, confirming their support and outlining the available resources (e.g., financial support, supervision time, equipment, library access) for your research activities (maximum one page).
6. Consent Forms:
   • For CIHR applicants:
     • Applicant consent form
     • Consent to disclosure of personal information form
   • For NSERC applicants:
     • Terms and conditions of applying form (PDF, fillable)
   • For SSHRC applicants:
     • Consent to disclosure of personal information form

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 10th October, 2024. Be sure to submit all required documents and forms before this date.

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