Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Master’s and PhD Students

 

Transcripts

Transcripts are a mandatory requirement to demonstrate eligibility and are an integral part of the material reviewed by selection committee members. Please refer to the Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral program (CGSD) and Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s program (CGSM) websites for full application procedures and requirements. Applications that do not adhere to these instructions and guidelines may be rejected. Up-to-date official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies must be included in the application. Retain the paper copy of any uploaded transcripts, as you could be asked to provide it for verification purposes.

Up-to-date transcripts are defined as official transcripts dated or issued in the fall session of the year of application (if currently registered) or after the last term completed (if not currently registered). If you are registered in a degree program in the fall session of the year of application, you must provide a transcript that demonstrates registration in your program.

Official transcripts are defined as transcripts issued by the institution’s registrar’s office. Transcripts from other sources, such as those printed from the student’s account on the institution’s website, are not official and will not be accepted.

Electronic transcripts provided by an institution’s registrar’s office are considered to be official transcripts. You should check with your institution(s) to verify whether this option is available to you.

If a transcript includes transfer credits from another institution, the grades for these credits must be shown. If the grades are not shown, the original transcript from the other institution must be included in the application. This includes international exchange programs.

If you have transcripts written in a language other than English or French, you must provide a certified English or French translation.

Paper transcripts must be scanned and saved as a single PDF file (unprotected). You must include only one copy of the legend (for each transcript). Do not scan the legend multiple times. Opening and scanning a paper transcript will not render the transcript unofficial. Pay close attention to specific formatting requirements.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your transcripts are complete and legible once uploaded. This is particularly relevant for transcripts with security features in place to prevent duplication. In all cases, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete by reviewing and previewing the final version of the online application before it is submitted.

Master’s Students

Master’s students submit a common application form for all three Tri-council agencies (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR). You will want to watch this video on instructions on how to complete a reference assessment form.

Value

Expected Value: $27,000 for one year​. Although the Tri-Agency still has the established amount posted on their website, funding levels are expected to be increased on the Tri-Agency website in the coming months as a result of Budget 2024.

Deadline

Online master’s applications must be submitted by December 1, 2024 before 8:00pm (ET).

Eligibility and Application Details

PhD Students

SSHRC grant and fellowship programs allow graduate students to develop expertise in a wide variety of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities while targeting research to specific objectives. If you are uncertain about whether to send your application to SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR, please visit this website.  If you would like a ruling from SSHRC, you can email: fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.

Value

Expected Values: CGS D – $40,000 per year for 36 months; SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship – $40,000 per year for 12 to 36 months. Although the Tri-Agency still has established amounts posted on their websites, as a result of Budget 2024, funding levels are expected to be increased on the Tri-Agency websites in the coming months.

Deadline

September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) for the 2025-2026 academic year via the SSHRC Online Portal. Referee letters must be attached to your application before you can submit. Applicants must ensure their application is complete and submitted prior to the deadline. Applications submitted on-line after this date will not be considered.

Program Eligibility

SSHRC scholarships are available only to programs of study that include significant research training. This normally involves:

• demonstrating the ability to conduct original research by the completion of a thesis, major research paper or project;
• completing coursework in research methods and/or statistics appropriate for the discipline or field of study;
• acquiring sufficient knowledge and experience to assess and interpret research and statistics in the field.

Candidate Eligibility

You may be eligible for a SSHRC award if you:

• are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• are not under SSHRC sanction for financial or research misconduct;
• are not applying in the same academic year to NSERC or CIHR.

**Please note: Although there is no “first-class average” requirement for this competition, GPA calculations will be used as a tool to assist the reviewing committee with their evaluation of academic achievement.**

Additional Information:

For full eligibility requirements and more information about applying, please visit SSHRC Website

Doctoral Student Annual Progress Reports

Any student who holds a SSHRC multi-year award at the doctoral level must fill out an annual progress report in order to receive the next three terms of the award.

• SSHRC Progress Report Form

When completing the report form, please note your student number on the form.

These reports need to be submitted each year as per the following schedule:

• April 1 – May anniversaries
• July 1 – September anniversaries
• December 1 – January anniversaries

Completed forms and questions can be directed to graduate.awards@carleton.ca.