Events & Workshops

When: Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 9:00 to 11:00a.m.
Where: the Institute for Coastal Research, building 305 room 458

Applying for Graduate School is the next big step for many students at Vancouver Island University, and it is never too soon to start strategizing for acceptance by your desired school or research supervisor. Join us for a discussion about:

• choosing a graduate school;
• choosing a graduate supervisor;
• developing a graduate application and cover letter; and
• building your CV to highlight the academic and research strengths that you will bring with you while engaged in graduate level studies.

Discussion panel will include: Dr. Erik Krogh, Chemistry; Dr. Cheryl Warsh, History; Joanne Schroeder, Management; Alexis Beaubier, Campus Career Centre; Dr. Kathleen Read, Librarian and recent PhD graduate; and one VIU graduate who is currently enrolled in a Masters program.

Refreshments will be provided. Hosted by the Research and Scholarly Activity Office and the Campus Career Centre.

When: Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 3:00p.m. to 4:30p.m.
Where: the Institute for Coastal Research, building 305 room 444
To Register: e-mail Kathryn Jepson

At this information session:

• Students will be introduced to the SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship master's award program;
• learn about the application process; and
• receive tips for preparing a winning application.

When: Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 3:00p.m. to 4:30p.m.
Where: the Institute for Coastal Research, building 305 room 444
To Register: e-mail Kathryn Jepson

At this information session:

• Students will be introduced to the CIHR Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship master’s award program;
• learn about the application process; and
• receive tips for preparing a winning application.

When: Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 3:00p.m. to 4:30p.m.
Where: the Institute for Coastal Research, building 305 room 444
To Register: e-mail Kathryn Jepson

At this information session:

• Students will be introduced to the NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) and Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) master's award programs;
• learn about the application process; and
• receive tips for preparing a winning application.

When: Tuesday May, 31, 2011
Facilitator: Jenny Horn, Grants Facilitator
Handout: Preparing to Write a Successful Research Proposal

A winning research proposal takes time to craft – how are you preparing over the summer to submit a well-crafted application for research funding in the Fall or Winter ? This is your opportunity to spend some time considering key strategies to undertake over the summer so that your winning proposal is in good shape for submission when the fall deadlines arrive.