1. 1 2015 Competition for funding to in place for May 2016 or September 2016 NSERC CIHR – PhD Sent directly to CIHR – Oct 1 Affiliated Fellowships (AF) MSFHR Biochemistry Deadlines: PhD level: NSERC and AF- Thursday, September 25th, 4:00 pm MSc- level NSERC/CIHR/AF – Monday, December 1 MSFHR – TBA

2. 2 Start putting together your applications: order transcripts contact potential referees Give your referees advance notice. Provide them with a CV and your transcripts. Tell them about you and your interests, your volunteer and leadership experiences. NSERC/CIHR/Affiliated Fellowship

3. 3 NSERC/CIHR/MSFHR/AF – some FAQs Can I apply to both NSERC and CIHR? Can I apply to both NSERC and MSFHR? What about AF? NO YES All NSERC applications are automatically considered for AF – no separate application. CIHR applicants must apply for Affiliated if they wish to be considered. Canadian citizens must apply for external funding to qualified for AF. International students are only eligible for AF.

4. 4 NSERC/CIHR/MSFHR/Affiliated Fellowships – FAQs Citizenship requirements NSERC, CIHR, and MSFHR applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Affiliated Fellowship applicants have no Canadian citizenship requirements.

5. 5 NSERC & AF Internal departmental deadline Thursday September 25, 2014, 4:00 pm Submit to: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduate Programs Office Life Sciences Centre, Room 1.360

6. 6 NSERC Before you complete any forms… 1. Review the "Program Guide for Students and Fellows": http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG- CS/BellandPostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp 2. Review information on the Graduate Studies website: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/nserc-postgraduate-scholarships 3. Make sure you use the current application form, generally released in late August.

7. 7 NSERC - Eligibility First-class standing (min 80% at UBC) in each of the last two completed years of study Canadian citizens or permanent residents To take up the award, students must be registered as a full-time graduate student and pursuing research at either the master's or doctoral level in one of the areas of the natural sciences and engineering supported by NSERC.

8. 8 NSERC - Masters level PGS M: $17,300, one year CGS M: $17,500, one year Scholarship support is for a maximum duration of 12 months To hold these awards you must be registered full-time in the first or second year of your master’s program

9. NSERC Doctoral level PGS D: $21,000/annum for up to three years CGS D: $35,000/annum for up to three years must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, between zero and 24 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in a doctoral program

10. NSERC Selection Criteria NSERC Masters NSERC Doctoral Academic excellence50%30% Research ability or potential 30%50% Communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities 20%

11. 11 NSERC Fill out and submit the online Form 201 at www.nserc.cawww.nserc.ca Doctoral applications - Submit by Sept 24 official current transcripts and official translations of transcripts to the department for uploading. You will be advise on when to submit your application.

12. 12 NSERC Obtain Form 201 at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG- CS/BellandPostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp Form components Consent Form Cover Page Pages 1-4 Form 201 - Report on the Applicant, 2 required

13. 13 CIHR ONLY CGS M (Master’s) is administered by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, UBC as part of the Harmonized Tri- Agencies Scholarship competition Check CIHR and Graduate Studies websites for updates: http://www.researchnet- recherchenet.ca/rnr16/srch.do?all=1&search=true&org=CIHR&sort= program&masterList=true&view=currentOpps&fodAgency=CIHR&fo dLanguage=E CGS D (Doctoral level) is sent directly to CIHR. Remember to collect signatures from Faculty of Medicine and Office of Research Services in advance of CIHR deadline date.

14. CIHR & NSERC at the MSc level is harmonized on one application form Follow the instructions identified in the http://www.nserc- crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asphttp://www.nserc- crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp Applicants also need to complete a common CV https://ccv-cvc.ca/ All transcripts must be original and official. Due Tuesday, December 1, 2015. CIHR (Master’s)

15. 15 CIHR Eligibility First-class standing (min 80% at UBC) in each of the last two completed years of study Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible Only those students engaged in full-time Master’s programs in which research is a major component are eligible for support

16. CIHR Selection Criteria CriterionWeighting Achievements Research15% Academic25% Characteristics Critical thinking Independence Perseverance Originality Organizational skills Interest in discovery Communication skills 40% Research Training Environment Training program for the candidate 20%

17. 17 Affiliated Fellowships Open to all current Canadian or international students Students must be registered at UBC to take up the award. An umbrella term for a collection of awards supported by government and UBC funds as well as private donors. Funding levels are between $8,000 and $27,500 per year depending on the specific award (the Killam Awards are highest).

18. Affiliated Fellowships Anyone who submits a NSERC or a CIHR masters application is automatically considered for a Affiliated Fellowship. International students and CIHR doctoral applicants must submit a separate AF application. Applications are available at: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships

19. Affiliated Fellowship (AF) Selection Criteria AF MastersAF Doctoral Academic excellence50%30% Research ability or potential 30%50% Communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities 20%

20. MSFHR Studentships Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) - a provincial agency for the Health Sciences. For Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents entering universities in BC. $20,000 per annum + $5,000 research allowance. May be held (at a reduced level) in conjunction with another scholarship. Submit application directly to Faculty of Graduate Studies. http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarship-michael- smith-foreign-study-supplement http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarship-michael- smith-foreign-study-supplement

21. Contact Graduate Secretary 604 822-5925 bioc.grad@ubc.ca Life Sciences Centre, Room 1.360 Good luck!