Graduate Research at FIMS, Law and Music
Research Information for Western Graduate Students in FIMS, Law & Music
If your research is in the area of health, you may be eligible to apply to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Note that SSHRC has revised it’s Guidelines on Subject Matter Eligibility related to Health.
For more information on each of these opportunities please visit the web sites:
Doctoral Research Award: 2017-2018
Deadline: October 3, 2017
Deadline: December 1, 2017
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The objective of the Globalink Research Award is to support research collaborations between Canada and select partner countries. The award is open to graduate students. Students in Canada may conduct research in Brazil, China, France (at French universities or Inria Research Centres), India, Korea, Mexico, and Tunisia. Project duration is 12-24 weeks.
Deadline: March 31, 2017
Amount: generally $5000, however varies by destination
Note that letters of support are required from host and home supervising profs.
Graduate students in Canada may also apply for the Globalink Partnership Award, which supports research projects abroad with industry partners in any country except the United States. Applicants are encouraged to apply by June 9, 2017, for travel in Fall (2017).
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The SSHRC Impact Awards celebrate Canada’s best leaders, thinkers and researchers in the social sciences and humanities.
Deadlines:
Research Western: March 1, 2017 (for cover letter)
SSHRC: April 5, 2017
Descriptions and Amounts:
Talent Award ($50,000) – The Talent Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual who, on April 30, 2017, holds a SSHRC doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship or scholarship. The Talent Award is given to an individual who maintains academic excellence, has a talent for research and knowledge mobilization and has demonstrated clear potential to be a future leader within and/or outside the academic sector.
Nomination Process: Western University may submit only one nomination for each award. Please contact your Associate Dean Research, Assistant Dean Research or Director of Research if you would like to suggest a nominee. Interested parties are encouraged to consult with Julaine Hall (julaine.hall@uwo.ca) at Research Development & Services regarding these awards and their nomination processes.
Previous Impact Award winners...
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