Graduate Orientation Webinars
The webinars below are open to both new and existing graduate students.
PhD Student Awards Workshop
Friday, September 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Applications for Tri-Council PhD scholarships are due soon! This workshop will provide you with information regarding the Canada Graduate Scholarships—Doctoral (CGRS D) program, funded by Canada’s three main research agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC.
Graduate Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for this webinar to learn about key external and internal scholarship opportunities available to master’s and doctoral students. We’ll provide an overview of major awards and answer your questions in a live Q&A session.
Tips for PhD Research Success
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a one-hour orientation panel designed specifically for incoming PhD students. Featuring four experienced faculty members, this session will offer practical advice about how to navigate your doctoral journey. The discussion will focus on three key areas essential to early PhD success: understanding and navigating program milestones, building a strong and productive advisor/advisee relationship, and getting your dissertation project off the ground. Whether you’re feeling excited, uncertain, or both, this session will provide valuable insights to help you approach your PhD with greater clarity and confidence.
Panelists: Dr. Jeffrey Erochko, Civil and Environmental Engineering; Dr. Josh Greenberg, Communication and Media Studies; Dr. Kim Hellemans, Neuroscience; Dr. Michael Hildebrand, Neuroscience
Professional Development Overview and Global Citizen Scholar Program
Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Learn about the professional development resources and opportunities available to graduate students at Carleton University. We’ll also have some guest speakers to introduce Carleton’s Global Citizen Scholar program: a free, flexible program you can take alongside your degree to help you develop real-world, cross-disciplinary skills that go beyond the classroom.
Master’s Students Awards Workshop
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Applications for Tri-Council Master’s scholarships are due soon! This workshop will provide you with information regarding the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Master’s program, funded by Canada’s three main research agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC.