Awards are available to full-time Faculty of Arts graduate students enrolled in a research-based masters or PhD program. Students should have a cumulative average of 80% or higher in their program. Activities that are eligible for awards include travel and accommodation for: conference participation where students will be presenting their own research; field work or archival research; or a work placement or internship. Applications will be accepted anytime throughout the year. Students will apply via an on-line application form.
The value of each award will vary depending on the specific budget requirements for the experience and the availability of funds. Students will normally be awarded an amount to help cover their costs rather than covering the full cost of the activity. The value of the award will be determined by Arts Associate Dean Graduate Studies or designate.
- Open to all graduate students enrolled full-time in a Faculty of Arts research-based masters or PhD program.
- Students should be in good academic standing with a cumulative average of 80% or higher in their program.
- The student must submit an on-line application, with the student providing a description of the activity, budget and expected outcomes of their travel/research activity.
- The students’ supervisor and Department Graduate Officer must approve the application.
- Activities for consideration may include (and will be prioritized in this order):
- Travel and/accommodation for conference participation where student will be presenting own research
- Travel and/or accommodation for field work or archival research
- Travel and/or accommodation for a work placement or internship
- Applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year.
- Applications must be received by the Arts Graduate Office at least one-month in advance of the travel/research activity.
- The application adjudication will be administered by the Arts Graduate Office, with the Arts Associate Dean Graduate Studies, or their designate, making the final decision.
- The value of the award will be determined by Arts Associate Dean Graduate Studies or designate.
- Funds will be provided on approval of the application. The award will be paid through the Student Awards and Financial Aid office and will be applied to the student’s account in Quest.
- Students are able to receive this award more than once.
Students must complete an online application available on the Faculty of Arts website.
- For further information about this award please contact the applicable:
