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
$17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable
Deadline
Online master’s applications must be submitted by December 1.
Eligibility and Application Details
The latest information is available on the Tri-Agency website. You must have at least an A- average to apply. Please note that Carleton University students who hold a SSHRC award are permitted to work a maximum of 520 hours during their award period. If you begin your award:
- in the summer term, your 520 hours are from May 1-April 30.
- in the fall term, September 1 – August 31.
- in the winter term, January 1 – December 31.
- If you hold a multi-year award, your hours will begin at the beginning of a new award cycle
If you are successful, you need to submit this acceptance form to Jenna McConnell asap.
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 scholfin@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
PhD students applying for a SSHRC award, please click here for more information about your status and support at different stages of your degree.
Value
Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Doctoral Scholarships: $35,000 per year
SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships: $20,000 per year
Deadline
October 1, 2021 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) for the 2022-2023 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
- have achieved an A- average, as determined by Carleton, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent
- are not applying in the same academic year to NSERC or CIHR
Eligibility – Maximum Hours of Work for SSHRC Award Holders
Carleton University students who hold a SSHRC award are permitted to work a maximum of 520 hours during their award period. If you begin your award:
- in the summer term, your 520 hours are from May 1-April 30.
- in the fall term, September 1 – August 31.
- in the winter term, January 1 – December 31.
- If you hold a multi-year award, your hours will begin at the beginning of a new award cycle
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.
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 Progress Forms and questions can be directed to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (512 Tory Building).