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This page is a valuable source for a wide variety of resources related to applying for funding for graduate students. We encourage you to refer back to this website frequently as these resources will be helpful throughout your time as a graduate student.
If you have additional questions regarding any of these resources or scholarship applications, please contact the School of Graduate Studies at graduatefinance@trentu.ca
Upcoming Workshops
Winning graduate scholarships takes practice. The School of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of workshops to guide you through the scholarship application process. From crafting an impactful outline of proposed research to navigating special circumstances, these workshops aim to equip you with the tools you need.
Tri Council, Vanier Scholarship
Thursday, August 15, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
Registration Pending
Tri Council, Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral Program
Thursday, August 29, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
Registration Pending
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Friday, August 30, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
Registration Pending
Tri Council, NSERC Representative Q & A Session for PhD Scholarship Applications
September 2024 – Details to follow
**Review Resources Prior to Q & A: Scholarships & Fellowships Program Application Tutorials
Tri Council, Developing a Winning Outline of Proposed Research – Doctoral Arts / Social Sciences
Faculty Panel
Time and Date Pending
Registration Pending
Letters of Reference: Tips and Strategies, Special Circumstances
Friday, September 23, 2024
10:00 to 11:00am
Registration Pending
Tri Council Canada Graduate Scholarship - Masters Program
Thursday, October 3, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
Registration Pending
Tri Council, Writing a Winning Outline of Proposed Research for the Canada Graduate Scholarship – Masters Program
Wednesday October 16, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
Registration Pending
Pulling it All Together - Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's Program Application
Thursday, November 14, 2024
10:00am to 11:00am
Registration Pending
Previously recorded presentations:
Outline of Proposed Research Presentation (2022)
Letters of Reference Presentation (2022)
Graduate Studies Scholarship Application Tips
Outline Proposed Research Tips
Faculty Reference Letters
Tips for Writing Special Circumstances
Tri-Council Selection Criteria - Detailed Explanation
Tri-Council Resources
The Tri-Council agencies include the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). These are federal granting agencies that support research, research training and innovation in Canadian postsecondary institutions.
The following resources are useful when applying for scholarships from any of the Tri-Council agencies:
Tri-Council Doctoral Applications- Where to Submit Application Flowchart
YouTube Scholarship Fellowship Application Tutorials
Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency
Guidelines on the Assessment of Contributions to Research, Training and Mentoring
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization
Guide for Applicants: Considering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Your Application
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Multiple)
How to Integrate Sex and Gender into Research
Indigenous Research
Guidelines for the Merit Review of Indigenous Research
Imagining Canada’s Future Initiative
Health Research Training at CIHR
Training Resources (“Career Hub”)
CV/Resume Help: Careerspace
Careerspace offers assistance for creating CVs and resumes.
Careerspace also offers valuable learning tools and opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience to prepare students for life after Trent.