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Master’s Research
Scholarship Programs –
2022-2023
FALL 2021
Marie-France Courtemanche-Bell
Scholarships Analyst
Student Services
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Agenda
1. Types of scholarships and scholarships directory
2. Why should you apply to a research scholarship contest?
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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When to apply?
When should I make my application?
During the fall term…
1. In the last year of your BBA
2. In the first year of your MSc*
*Warning: Students who began their MS program in Winter
2021 are no longer eligible to compete in the regular FRQNT
or FRQSC Master’s competitions in Fall 2021.
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Why Apply for Research Scholarships?
1. Excellent source of income
2. Helps to structure your thesis project
3. Important recognition - significant addition
to your CV
4. Important asset for making other
scholarship applications
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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
Click to access the websites of the organizations!
Federal Granting Provincial Granting
Agencies Agencies
SSHRC NSERC CIHR FRQSC FRQNT FRQS
$17,500 over 3 terms $17,500 over 3 terms,
(possibility of obtaining it for 2 years)
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 2021 Winter Summer Fall 2022 Winter Summer
2022 2022 2023 2023
Session #1 Session #2 Session #3 Session #4 Session #5 Session #6
NA NA SSHRC SSHRC SSHRC FRQSC
10Main granting agencies
scholarship contests
11Okay, but how
do I find a
Applying processes research
topic?
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 • Professor
project French only) • Library (Thesis
list)
• Collection P3
• Cours project…
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 to a Master's
program! (Thesis stream only)
13Federal Contests (CGS M)
SSHRC NSERC
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Canada Graduate Scholarships -
Master’s Program (CGS M) Master’s Program (CGS M)
10 scholarships of $17 500 $ 3 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
for the end of March on next year.Provincial Contests - FRQSC
Programs Deadlines (4:00 pm)
Master’s Research Scholarships
Re-entering the Research Community October 6, 2021
Scholarship for internship in a practice
December 5
environment (BSMP) 1 500$/ month (2-6
March 5
months)
Scholarship for internship outside Quebec
December 5
(BSHQ) – only for scholarship holders
March 5
1 500$/ month (2-6 months)
September 1st
Relève étoile Award
March 1stProvincial Contests - FRQNT
Programs Deadlines (4:00 pm)
Bourse Frontenac
(projects under FRQSC, FRQNT, September 16, 2021
FRQS)
Master’s Research Scholarships
October 7, 2021
Re-entering the Research Community
Bourse de la francophonie canadienne October 7, 2021
Bourses pour stage en Centre collégial Shortlisting: January 12, 2022
de transfert de technologies (CCTT) Submission: February 1st, 2022
September 1st
Relève étoile Award
March 1stEligibility 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, 2021
4. Never received a CGS M scholarship
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 and 3.7/4.3 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 (F20, W21 or S21) 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, 2022. 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
FRQSC / FRQNT
CRITERIA (M.SC.) WEIGHTING
Academic Excellence:
- Academic record (first-class average) / Relative standing (if available)
- Scholarships and awards held 50%
- Duration of previous studies
- Type of program and courses pursued
- Course load
Research Potential:
- Quality and originality of contributions to research and development
- Relevance of work experience and academic training to field of proposed research
- Significance, feasibility and merit of proposed research 30%
- Judgment and ability to think critically
- Ability to apply skills and knowledge
- Initiative and autonomy
- Research experience and achievements
Personal Characteris-tics / Inter- personal Skills:
- Work experience and leadership experience
- Project management including organizing conferences and meetings
- Ability or potential to communicate theoretical, technical and/or scientific concepts 20%
clearly and logically in written and oral formats
- Involvement in academic life
- Volunteerism/community outreach 20FRQSC and FRQNT Evaluation Criteria
FRQSC / FRQNT
CRITERIA (M.SC.) WEIGHTING
Academic record:
- Transcripts
- Honours (awards, distinctions and scholarships) 30%
- Applicant’s ability to present his or her background in an integrated manner (relationship
between experiences and interests and career and education choices, trajectory, etc.)
Research interest and potential:
- Relevant experience (participation in research projects, training internships,
assistantships, etc.)
- Scientific achievements (conferences, presentations, publications, etc.)
50%
- Proposed research (originality, clarity and coherence of the research problem, relevance
of the methodology, feasibility and, if applicable quality of supervision)
Social mobilization:
- Ability to facilitate dialogue between science and society (outreach activities or
participation in events intended for the general public)
- Capacity for engagement (volunteering, community projects, civic and non-profit
15%
involvement, event organization, etc.)
- Consideration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including equity,
diversity and inclusion*
General presentation of the application (spelling, clarity, quality of attachments, etc.) 5% 21Application 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 7 and 8, 2021)Where can you hold your scholarship?
International or out-of- CCs and PRs residing in
province students Quebec (with RAMQ card)
(without RAMQ card)
FRQSC Quebec University Canadian or foreign
university
FRQNT Quebec University Canadian or foreign
university
International students CCs and PRs of Canada
SSHRC Not eligible Only at the university that
offered the scholarship
NSERC Not eligible Only at the university that
offered the scholarship
23Other rules
• Can I work and receive a scholarship?
• Can I go abroad with a scholarship?
• How does the payment work?
• Etc.
24Other competitions
25Institut 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 20, 2021(bourses@irsst.qc.ca)
26Other interesting scholarships
SUMMER:
• Arbour Foundation scholarships ($ 13 000 – renewable)
• Hydro-Québec Merit-bases Scholarships ($ 10 000 – renewable)
FALL:
• IVADO – thesis stream
• François-Albert Angers Scholarship (research related to the field of cooperatives)
• Research Scholarships for Foreign Students (thesis stream only - $5 000)
WINTER:
• Trottier Institute scholarship (project in the field of energy)
• MCFR Award – Economics (mobility – International Business) (To come up)
• Financière Sun Life Scholarship ($5 000)
• Research Scholarships for Foreign Students (thesis stream only - $5 000)
AVAILABLE EACH TERM:
• M.Sc. Academic Project Scholarships (max. $500)
• Scholarships for data collection (max. $500)
• Writing Scholarships – Thèsez-vous (promotional code HEC2122 of $50)
27MITACS programs
28Supporting collaborative
research
HEC Montréal – Fall 2021
Marc-Antoine Bédard,
Business Development DirectorAgenda
• Who is Mitacs?
• What are the benefits for you?
• Main Mitacs offering
• Accelerate
• Globalink
• New programs
• Continuous education
• Question period
mitacs.ca
| 30Who is Mitacs?
• Mitacs is an NFP whose mission is to support innovation by promoting
collaborative research projects
• Partner organization: Company / NPO / Municipality / Hospital
• Academic side: Prof-supervisor and Student (intern)
• How does Mitacs foster collaborative research?
• Create opportunities to develop links between partners:
Mitacs → Company → HEC Montréal Prof → Intern → Project
• Project funding
mitacs.ca
| 31Benefits for interns
• Research experience with a foothold in the industry
• Publication rights maintained
• Competitive salary
Competitive scholarship
• Open to all disciplines [web]
• Simple and fast process
mitacs.ca
| 321. Accelerate Program
Accelerate Program –
Foster collaborative research [Web]
Projects are defined in advance (by the company)
and are divided into “block". 1 block =
• 4-6 months of work
• $15,000 paid for half and half by Mitacs and the
partner organization.
Per block, a minimum of $10,000** goes to the student
+ $ 5,000 in flex funds
Interns can undertake multiple modules
• Master's degree: up to 24 months
• Doctorate: up to 48 months
• Postdoc: up to 36 months
mitacs.ca
| 34Accelerate – How to do an internship? 4 options 1. The project has already been set up by the prof and the private partner (even already approved by Mitacs) and we offer you an internship 2. You suggest a project to a partner 3. Respond to an offer • Intern wanted [web] • Prof wanted [web] 4. You are an entrepreneur [web] mitacs.ca | 35
Accelerate – Some details
• No application deadline
• Non-competitive program (97% success rate)
• Citizenship: No restriction
• Sub-programs
• Accelerate International : the private partner is foreign [web]
• Accelerate Entrepreneur : financing your own company
[web]
mitacs.ca
| 362. Globalink Research Award
(GRA) ProgramGlobalink Research Award (GRA) Program – International research experience [web] • Research internship without private partner (with foreign universities already partner of Mitacs) • $6,000 for 3 to 6 months. • Requests accepted at any time (12 weeks for evaluation) • Foreign students without permanent residence: eligible, but cannot return to their country of origin mitacs.ca | 38
3. New programs
Two new programs – Not involving research
Goal: Support partner organizations in their business development
• Business Strategic Internship (BSI) [web]
• Objective: Advance the strategy of the company / NFP to
improve its products, processes or services
• Explore
• Objective: Mapping of certain issues
Internships offers soon to be posted on the HEC Montréal
portal
mitacs.ca
| 404. Continuous education Edge Platform [web]
Thank you to our financial partners mitacs.ca | 42
Thank you for your attention!
Any questions?To reach me
mbedard@mitacs.ca
438-334-6571
@MitacsCanada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/MarcAntoineBedard/Help for the preparation
of scholarship
applications
45Services and tools offered
Information Session and Workshop (Sept. 7 | 8, 2021)
• NSERC Online Information Session: Coming up in Fall
HEC Montréal Scholarship Directory
CV Guide and other tools available on the
Scholarships webpage, section Tools
Collection P3 – Examples of projects that have been
funded (Tools webpage)
Proofreading by your professors, colleagues, friends…
Pairing with a tutor for proofreading if necessary
Write to sae.bourses@hec.ca to be paired.
Question? sae.bourses@hec.ca 4647
Contact information
Support from HEC Montréal: sae.bourses@hec.ca
FRQSC: boursesd-sc@frq.gouv.qc.ca
FRQNT: bourses.nt@frq.gouv.qc.ca
SSHRC: fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
NSERC: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
Mitacs: mbedard@mitacs.ca
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• Chances of winning the Lotto • Opportunities to earn SSHRC
6/49 = 1/13,983,816 scholarships at HEC Montréal =
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