FRQS Funding Workshop. Deadline for application October 17, 16:30

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1 FRQS Funding Workshop Deadline for application October 17, 16:30

2 Outline Review process - what the reviewers are looking for; how they score the application Components of a winning application - how to assemble the pieces so that everything meshes together Writing help Graphos/Skillsets/McGill Writing Centre Overview of the 2016 competition

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4 Criteria and Ratings - Masters Excellence of academic dossier 35 - transcripts : marks, progress, duration 25 - scholarships, awards, recognitions 10 Research skills and experience 25 - conference abstracts, publications 15 - involvement in research projects, internships 10 Quality and significance of research project 25 - clarity and conciseness of description 5 - hypotheses and objectives related to rationale 6 - appropriateness of methodology and analyses 6 - feasibility 5 - originality and significance 3 Training environment 15 - justification of choice of institution/program 8 - CV of supervisor (publications, student training) 7

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6 Criteria and Ratings - Doctoral Excellence of academic dossier 25 - transcripts : marks, progress, duration 15 - scholarships, awards, recognitions 10 Research skills and experience 30 - publications 15 - conference abstracts 7 - involvement in research projects, internships 8 Quality and significance of research project 30 - clarity and conciseness of description 6 - hypotheses and objectives related to rationale 6 - appropriateness of methodology and analyses 6 - feasibility 6 - originality and significance 6 Training environment 15 - justification of choice of institution/program 8 - CV of supervisor (publications, student training) 7

7 Aptitudes et expériences A) Participation à des projets de recherche et à des stages de formation. Décrivez votre participation à des projets de recherche et à des stages de formation au cours de vos études antérieures. Identifiez les directeurs de projet et de stage; précisez la date de début et de fin de l'activité. A Include all research projects research courses Honours projects summer lab work (whether paid or unpaid), dig deep, even Science Fairs Give details objectives of the project techniques mastered lab presentations done Research skills and experience (Masters) 25 - conference abstracts, publications 15 - involvement in research projects, internships 10 Research skills and experience (Doctoral) 30 - publications 15 - conference abstracts 7 - involvement in research projects, internships 8

8 Justification du lieu de formation Justifiez votre choix de lieu de formation et indiquez le lien entre la formation déjà acquise et celle proposée dans cette demande (en collaboration avec le directeur de recherche). Un document en format PDF d'une (1) page (format 8 1/2 x 11) est permis. Le document doit être facilement lisible et respecter les directives suivantes: - Police de caractères de type Arial, taille 10 pt ou Times New Roman, taille 12 pt - Intervalle simple - Marges minimum de 2 cm autour de la page - Nom, Prénom et numéro du dossier dans l'en-tête de la page Justify supervisor/lab/institute environment journal clubs, seminars Interdisciplinarity of program access to experts in your field to serve on your advisory committee; good tracking of progress Workshops offered academic development (responsible conduct of research; scientific writing; travel awards for presenting research or for exchange visits) professional development (Skillsets, CaPs), - teaching opportunities, participation in outreach programs Training environment 15 - justification of choice of institution/program 8 - CV of supervisor (publications, student training) 7

9 Description du projet Décrivez clairement votre projet de recherche en précisant, dans l'ordre: a. la problématique et les hypothèses de recherche b. les objectifs de recherche c. les méthodes et analyses d. la faisabilité e. les contributions à l'avancement des connaissances f. un maximum de 6 références bibliographiques Written for a non-expert scientific audience Start with the big picture Set the stage properly, give rationale for doing project State hypotheses to be tested Use the suggested headings Write concisely Remember - Do not assume that the reviewer will automatically know why your work is important or innovative. Explain this clearly. Make the text easy on the eyes Tell a good story clear, linear writing

10 Help with Writing Graphos. Fellowship Writing Workshop I: Sept 22, 4-6 PM Writing Your Funding Application with the Non-Specialist Committee in Mind Register now at mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops Fellowship Writing Workshop II: Oct 6, 2-4 PM Polishing Your Funding Application for Concision and Clarity Register now at mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops McGill Writing Centre Tutorial Service: Can book up to 7 hours/semester. Appointments fill quickly so book in advance! Skillsets Would You Fund It? Fellowship Consultation Session Sept 14 - OR - Sept 20- OR - Oct 5 (Various times, Redpath Library)

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12 By October 17, 2016

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14 Questions?

15 Evaluation Criteria (PDF)