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Master’s Research
Scholarship Programs –
2021-2022
September 3, 2020
Marie-France Courtemanche-Bell
Scholarships Analyst
Student Services
1
Agenda
1. Types of scholarships and scholarships directory
2. Why should you apply to scholarship contests?
3. Introduction to the granting agencies
4. Main granting agencies scholarship contests
• Applying processes and deadlines
• Eligibility rules
• Evaluation criteria
• Application submission
• Evaluation process
• Rules for the use of scholarships
5. Other competitions
6. MITACS program
7. Help for the preparation of scholarship applications
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Scholarships Categories
Academic Admission and
Encouragement
excellence Exemption
Leadership &
Entrepreneurship Mobility
involvement
Need-based
Research
bursaries
Financing my studies - Scholarships
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Why Apply for Research Scholarships?
1. Excellent source of income
2. Helps to structure your research project
3. Important recognition - significant addition
to CV
4. Important asset for making other
scholarship applications
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When to apply?
When should I make my application?
1. In the last year of your BBA
2. In the first year of your MSc
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Introduction to the
Granting Agencies
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Introduction to the Granting Agencies
Provincial agencies
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC)
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologie
(FRQNT)
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS)
Federal agencies
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of
Canada (SSHRC)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of
Canada (NSERC)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Introduction of the Granting Agencies
Federal Granting Provincial Granting
Agencies Agencies
SSHRC NSERC CIHR FRQSC FRQNT FRQS
$17,500 over 3 terms,
$17,500 over 3 terms
renewable once
Selecting the appropriate Federal Granting Agency: click here!
Introduction of the Granting Agencies
Specializations Granting Agencies
Applied Financial Economics
Finance
Global Supply Chain Management
International Business SSHRC / FRQSC
User Experience in a Business Context
Data Science and Business Analytics
Financial Engineering
NSERC / FRQNT
• Health Care Improvement Project CIHR /FRQS
(direct patient care)
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Introduction of the Granting Agencies
Scholarships cumulation rules
• It's possible to get a scholarship from a private organization + a
scholarship from a university
• FRQSC/FRQNT: Cumulation prohibited with a scholarship from
another Québec organization; partial cumulation permitted with
a scholarship from a federal agency
• SSHRC/NSERC: Cumulation prohibited with a scholarship from
another federal agency; partial cumulation permitted with a
scholarship from a Québec organization
Fall 2020 Winter Summer Fall 2021 Winter Summer
2021 2021 2022 2022
Session #1 Session #2 Session #3 Session #4 Session #5 Session #6
NA NA SSHRC SSHRC SSHRC FRQSC
10Main granting agencies
scholarship contests
11Applying processes
Choice of Choice of
the the
competition Verification Verification
committee
according of eligibility of the (FRQNT Apply!
to the criteria evaluation and
research criteria FRQSC, in
project French only)
30 hours of work for $ 17,500 / year, it's great!
If in doubt, check with the granting agencies or talk to your
research supervisor.
12Evaluation Process
October December May 1st, Sept.
April
Deadline to March 1st, January 1st,
Scholarship Activation in the
FRQSC / evaluation
offers chosen institution
FRQNT
December December to April 1st May 1st, Sept. 1st,
Deadline March Scholarship January 1st,
SSHRC / Selection by offers by the Activation in the
NSERC institutions institutions chosen institution
Don’t forget to apply for an
admission in a master's
program (thesis stream) !! 13Federal Contests
SSHRC NSERC
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Canada Graduate Scholarships -
Master’s Program (CGS M) Master’s Program (CGS M)
10 scholarships of $17 500 $ 2 scholarships of $17 500 $
Possibility of obtaining a supplement Possibility of obtaining a supplement
for stay abroad of 6 000 $ for stay abroad of 6 000 $
December 1st (8:00 p.m.) December 1st (8:00 p.m.)
For Canadian citizens and permanent residents enrolled in the thesis stream
in April 2021.Provincial Contests - FRQSC
Programs Deadlines
Master’s Research Scholarships
October 7, 2020
Re-entering the Research Community
(4:00 pm)
December 5
Scholarship for internship in a practice
March 5
environment (BSMP) 1 500$/ month (2-6 months)
(4:00 pm)
Scholarship for internship outside Quebec December 5
(BSHQ) – only for scholarship holders March 5
1 500$/ month (2-6 months) (4:00 pm)
September 1st
Relève étoile Paul-Guérin-Lajoie Award March 1st
(4:00 pm)Provincial Contests - FRQNT
Programs Deadlines
Bourse Frontenac
(projects under FRQSC, FRQNT, September 30, 2020 (4:00 pm)
FRQS)
Master’s Research Scholarships
October 6, 2020 (4:00 pm)
Re-entering the Research Community
Bourse de la francophonie canadienne October 6, 2020 (4:00 pm)
Preselection: Décember 15,
Bourses pour stage en Centre collégial
2020
de transfert de technologies (CCTT)
February 1st, 2021 (4:00 pm)
September 1st
Relève étoile Louis-Berlinguet Award March 1st
(4:00 pm)Eligibility rules
SSHRC / NSERC
1. Be registered in a research master program (thesis
stream) or intend to do it
2. Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident on the
closing date (December 1st)
3. Be enrolled in your MSc program for a maximum of 12
months as of December 31, 2020
4. Never have been a holder of a CGS M
5. Have a first class average (3,7/4,3) for each of the last
two years of study (full-time or equivalent)
17Eligibility rules FRQSC / FRQNT 1. Be registered in a research master program (thesis stream) or intend to do it 2. Have obtained a minimum grade point average of 3.55 for the FRQNT or 3.7 for the FRQSC in their undergraduate studies 3. Have been enrolled at a Québec university on a full-time basis (or equivalent) for at least 2 of the 3 terms prior to the competition deadline (F19, W20 or S20) OR have a valid RAMQ card or proof of eligibility for RAMQ 4. Have been enrolled in the master's program for which they are applying for the scholarship for no more than 3 full-time terms (1 year), as of May 1, 2021. 5. No funding can be granted after the sixth term 18 of study at the master's level.
Eligibility rules (extra)
FRQSC / FRQNT
Scholarships for re-entering the Research community
to have completed a bachelor or a master’s program
not having obtained credits for 5 years at the closing date
of the competitionSSHRC / NSERC Evaluation Criteria
Criteria Indicators %
Academic record (first-class average)
Scholarships and awards held
Academic Duration of previous studies
Type of program and courses pursued 50%
Excellence Course load
Relative standing (if available)
Quality and originality of contributions to research and development
Relevance of work experience and academic training to field of
proposed research
Research Significance, feasibility and merit of proposed research
Judgment and ability to think critically 30%
Potential Ability to apply skills and knowledge
Initiative and autonomy
Research experience and achievements relative to expectations of
someone with the candidate’s academic experience
Personal Work experience and leadership experience
Project management including organizing conferences and
Characteris- meetings
tics / Inter- Ability or potential to communicate theoretical, technical and/or 20%
scientific concepts clearly and logically in written and oral formats
personal Involvement in academic life
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Skills Volunteerism/community outreachFRQSC Evaluation Criteria
Expertise 70 points / 100 points
• Academic excellence and recognition (40 points)
• Relevant experience and achievements and engagement and
leadership capacity (25 points)
• General presentation of application (5 points)
Intended research 30 points / 100 points
• Clarity and consistency of the proposed research question (15 points)
• Outline of methodology and conceptual framework (15 points)
• Bibliography (7 to 10 relevant references)
21FRQNT Evaluation Criteria
Excellence of university records 50 points
• Cumulative average obtained
• Progression of studies and duration of studies
• Prizes and distinctions
Aptitude for research and relevant research 30 points
experience, where applicable
• Reason for the application and research interests
• Candidate's experience and achievements
Social implication, leadership and comm. skills 20 points
• Leadership skills, Organization of conferences,
• Nominations
• Volunteering, mentoring
• Experience as a supervisor
• Project management or Committee chairmanship
• Ability to clearly and logically communicate
• General presentation of the application
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TOTAL 100 pointsApplication submission
The project…
The project you are presenting does not need to be
the project you will actually achieve.
The goal is to demonstrate your potential in
search, that's all!
• Your teachers should help you (or the specialization academic
advisors)
• Examples of research projects available on the schorlarships’ web
page, tools for applications section
• Attend the scholarship preparation workshop
(September 9 and 10, 2020)Location where you can hold your
scholarship
International Canadian citizen Permanent resident
student or from living in QC living in QC
another province
FRQSC Québec Canadian Québec
Universities University or Universities
Abroad
FRQNT Québec Canadian Québec
Universities University or Universities
Abroad
SSHRC NA Only at the university accepted
NSERC NA Only at the university accepted
24Other rules
Can I work and receive a scholarship?
Can I go abroad with a scholarship?
How does the payment work?
Etc.
25Other competitions
26Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en
sécurité du travail – IRSST
• Graduate Studies Scholarships – Master’s
• Field of research: Health and safety at work
• Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in
Quebec
• Minimum average of B + for your bachelor
• Master's program with thesis stream
• Amount of $16 625 / year (up to 2 years)
• Supplement of $ 4 375 for granting agencies
scholarship holders (2 years)
• Eligibility period: 6 first terms
• Deadline: October 21, 2020 (bourses@irsst.qc.ca)
27Other interesting scholarships SUMMER: • Arbour Foundation scholarships ($ 10 000 – renewable) • Hydro-Québec Merit-bases Scholarships ($ 10 000 – renewable) FALL: • IVADO (to come up) – thesis stream • François-Albert Angers Scholarship ($ 2 000, research related to the field of cooperatives) • International Mobility and Short-stay Outside Quebec Scholarship (up to $ 2 500) • Research Scholarships for Foreign Students (will be confirmed, thesis stream only) WINTER: • Trottier Institute scholarship (project in the field of energy) (mid-January) • MCFR Award – Economics (mobility – International Business) (to be confirmed) • Financière Sun Life Scholarship ($ 5 000) • Research Scholarships for Foreign Students (will be confirmed, thesis stream only) • International Mobility and Short-stay Outside Quebec Scholarship (up to $ 2 500) At any time: MSc Academic Project Scholarship (max. $1 000) 28
MITACS program
29Co-funding for research projects in industry
Nathalie Nériec, Ph.D.
3.460, direction de la recherche et du transfert,
3ème étage, section bleue
Spécialiste du développement des affaires – HEC
nneriec@mitacs.ca | 514-248-8384
www.mitacs.ca
www.mitacs.ca 30Three main offers of interest for you :
BSI Training
Research projects Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Free training
University – Partner
Accelerate (standard, cluster, international, Stages de stratégie
entrepreneur), Accelerate fellowships en entreprise (SSE) in French https://edge-reg.mitacs.ca/
(MSc., Ph.D.) and elevate (PostDoc)
www.mitacs.ca 31
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caThree main offers of interest for you :
BSI Training
Research projects Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Free training
University – Partner
Accelerate (standard, cluster, international, Stages de stratégie
entrepreneur), Accelerate fellowships en entreprise (SSE) in French https://edge-reg.mitacs.ca/
(MSc., Ph.D.) and elevate (PostDoc)
www.mitacs.ca 32
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caBusiness Strategy Internship
• Business Strategy Project:
• Market research
• Marketing strategy definition
• UX analysis with the development of a website
• …
• Duration : between 4 and 6 months (500h)
• Fellowship of $10000, with 2 options, first come first serve
• Company pays $2500+tx - Mitacs+HEC $7500 : Limited spots (almost done)
• Company pays $5000+tx - Mitacs+HEC $5000 : Limited spots
• Submission deadline 1st March 2021
• Internships need to be finished by Oct 2021
• Managed by the service de career services (service de gestion de carrière)
• For more information:
https://www.hec.ca/en/students/support-resources/career-management/mitacs_grants.html
www.mitacs.ca 33Three main offers of interest for you :
SSE Training
Research projects Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Free training
University – Partner
Accelerate (standard, cluster, international, Stages de stratégie
entrepreneur), Accelerate fellowships en entreprise (SSE) in French https://edge-reg.mitacs.ca/
(MSc., Ph.D.) and elevate (PostDoc)
www.mitacs.ca 34
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caUniversity – Partner
Accelerate program
Co-funding of collaborative research projects with a partner
- External peer review by professors
- You need to have the support of a professor to help you write your proposal. It is multiple
pages that required proper description of the research project incl. methodology.
www.mitacs.ca 35
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caUniversity – Partner
Accelerate program
Eligibile partner
For profit companies:
- Option to for abroad partners
Not-for profit :
- Canadian only
- Conditions applies (less than 50% of funds coming from universities or hospitals. No
governmental, except hospitals and cities)
www.mitacs.ca 36
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caUniversity – Partner
Accelerate program
Funding:
By Research project
$7500 $10000 minimum salary
$15000
Per unit
$5000 max. research cost
$7500 4 à 6 mois
Flexible setup with as many units, years, students, universities,
Supervised
companies etc … project= 1 unit
needed depending on :
- The needs of the research project
4 à 6 mo is 4 à 6 mo is 4 à 6 mo is 4 à 6 mo is 4 à 6 mo is 4 à 6 mo is
Thesis
- The available = 2of units
funds the partner
www.mitacs.ca 37
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caUniversity – Partner
Accelerate program
Option 1: I got recruited for a “pre-approved unit” (by a prof or a company)
Option 2: I found a company how do I make it a mitacs?
Option 3: I don’t have a company
Option 4: I am a startup (co-)founder
www.mitacs.ca 38
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caUniversity – Partner
Accelerate program
Option 1: I got recruited for a “pre-approved unit” (by a prof or a company)
Congratulations, you just need to sign and to send your CV. Your prof/company know how to
do you will be able to start very soon
Option 2: I found a company how do I make it a mitacs?
Contact me: nneriec@mitacs.ca
ALLOW AT LEAST 2-3 MONTHS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE INTERNSHIP
Option 3: I don’t have a company
1. Check often
https://www.mitacs.ca/fr/programmes/acceleration/stagiaires-recherches
2. Check often ma carriere
ALLOW AT LEAST 3-4 MONTHS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE INTERNSHIP
Option 4: I am a startup (co-)founder
The startup must be incorporated and in a validated incubator
Startup must put 75000, Mitacs 7500 > 15000 for the cofounder that will do a
RESEARCH project within the startup
ALLOW AT LEAST 2-3 MONTHS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE INTERNSHIP
www.mitacs.ca 39
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caThree main offers of interest for you :
SSE Training
Research projects Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Free training
University – Partner
Accelerate (standard, cluster, international, Stages de stratégie
entrepreneur), Accelerate fellowships en entreprise (SSE) in French https://edge-reg.mitacs.ca/
(MSc., Ph.D.) and elevate (PostDoc)
www.mitacs.ca 40
Pour toute question : nneriec@mitacs.caMitacs Training (EDGE)
Free access to online and in person training for students
www.mitacs.ca 41Exemples www.mitacs.ca 42
Thank you for your attention!
Nathalie Nériec, Ph.D.
3.460, direction de la recherche et du transfert,
3ème étage, section bleue
Business development Specialist – HEC
nneriec@mitacs.ca | 514-248-8384
www.mitacs.ca
www.mitacs.ca 43Help for the preparation
of scholarship
applications
44Services and tools offered
1. Information Sessions and Workshop on How to prepare a scholarship
application
(September 9, 2020 in French / September 10, 2020 in English)
• Mandatory registrations
2. HEC Montréal Scholarship Directory
3. Application Guide / CV Guide available on the Scholarships webpage,
“Tools” section
4. Collection P3 (available on the Scholarships webpage, Tools section)
5. Proofreading by your professor, colleagues, friends ...
6. Pairing with a tutor for one proofreading if necessary (in September)
7. Various issues or request to be paired with a tutor:
sae.bourses@hec.ca
45Access to Offers
http://www.hec.ca/en/students/financing
-my-studies/scholarships/index.html
46Success rate ...
• Chances of winning the Lotto • Opportunities to earn SSHRC
6/49 = 1/13,983,816 scholarships at HEC Montréal =
1/3 to 1/2
0% 50%
47QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU
AND GOOD
LUCK!
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