information session for students january 2018 … that involve the creation of an artistic output...
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Overview and Purpose of ISRG Expectations The Application Evaluation Criteria Steps You Need to Take Tips for a Good Proposal If You are Successful NSERC USRA Recipients Additional Funding Supplements NSERC Experience Program Key Dates
Provide an independent research experience◦ With close supervision and mentorship from a faculty
member Approximately 40 - 45 students◦ Minimum 20 in Social Science / Arts / Humanities◦ Minimum 20 in Science◦ Subject to availability of funds◦ NSERC USRA program funds plus other income sources
used to provide these funds May be part of your honours or course work May 1 to August 31 Research grant of $7,000◦ Monthly grant payments, equal instalments◦ This is NOT employment income◦ No deductions, you will get a T4A slip for “other income”
Focused on students who are entering the final year of their degree program◦ Intend to graduate in May of the following year◦ Grants will only be made to other students if there are
not enough qualified students in this group Cumulative GPA of 3.5 (including Fall term) to
qualify Must achieve a minimum score of 70% against
the evaluation criteria in order to qualify for an award, subject to the availability of funds
Faculty members may only be named as advisors on a maximum of 3 applications◦ They will rank multiple applications
MUST participate in “Responsible Conduct of Research” information session◦ Grant holders and advisors
Submit a report / tangible expression of outcomes in September◦ You and your advisor may agree on items needed to
demonstrate progress on the project Submit “Certification of Grant Completion” form Encouraged to participate in annual Fall SURF◦ Your contact information will be provided to the
organizers Excellent opportunity to prepare for possible
graduate programming
On-line application with 1 attachment◦ Proposal◦ Statement of Preparation◦ Unofficial transcripts (all sources)◦ Combine into a single PDF file
Advisor Certification and Reference Letter◦ Submitted directly by email or campus mail to
Research Office and added to your application ◦ If your project involves multiple advisors, each must
complete this
Self-register as a user www.mta.ca/romeo Choose APPLY NEW Select Independent Student Research Grant Complete all tabs Mostly check boxes and administrative information
concerning program of study, credits, eligibility, etc Upload attachment Press submit (type in “complete”) Detailed instructions:◦ http://mta.ca/Community/Research_and_creative/Research
_Office/Independent_student_research_grant/Forms_and_instructions/Forms___instructions/
One page only Title Research question Objectives Rationale for the project Relevant theory Methodology or creative approach Anticipated results / outcomes Implications of the research Bibliography – not required or expected This is YOUR proposal – do it largely on your own
with FEEDBACK from your proposed advisor
One page only Academic preparation and qualifications for this
project◦ Courses◦ Activities◦ Research experiences◦ Research employment◦ Other employment◦ Extracurricular activities◦ Other
How this project fits with longer term plans, if appropriate◦ Honours◦ Graduate studies◦ Employment
The student has prepared the one-page research proposal largely on his/her own.
I have read the one-page research proposal. I have discussed the feasibility, viability, and
suitability of the proposed research project with the student and am satisfied that s/he has the skills, abilities, and motivation to complete the project.
I have agreed to advise and mentor this student in completing this research project.
I am available and willing to provide the necessary and timely mentorship for this student.
Letter provides evidence against evaluation criteria.
The Individual (60%) Academic Excellence (20%)◦ Cumulative GPA for 3 most recent semesters or
equivalent (45 credits) Research Potential (20%)◦ Quality of Analytical Skills◦ Ability to Think Critically◦ Ability to Apply Skills and Knowledge
Academic Preparation, Fit with Longer Term Goals of the Student (20%)◦ Relevant Courses Completed◦ Relevant Co-Curricular Activities◦ Relevant Extracurricular Activities ◦ Improvement in GPA Over Time
The Research Proposal (40%) Quality of the Proposal (30%)◦ Clarity, Depth, and Logic of the Project ◦ Strength of Research Design and Demonstrated
Facility with Methodologies◦ Originality and Innovation◦ Clear Statement of the Output and Anticipated
Outcome◦ Quality of the Written Material Submitted◦ Student’s Independence
Advisor/Mentor (10%)◦ Evidence of an Appropriate Mentoring / Training
Environment
Projects that involve the creation of an artistic output (poetry, music score, sculpture, etc)
Must have a research component that clearly explains how it will inform the creative output
Option – include a weblink in the on-line application to allow committee members to view any materials to support your application
We cannot receive and distribute hard copies of supporting materials
Review everything that is needed for completion◦ On-line form◦ Proposal◦ Statement of Preparation◦ Unofficial transcript(s)◦ Advisor’s Certification Form and Reference
Find an Advisor◦ Discuss your interests, their interests and willingness◦ Provide them with the link to the Form◦ DO NOT print a hard copy of this form
Share Draft Proposal with them and get feedback Submit on-line
Must be a true research or creative practice experience
Must have a GPA of at least 3.5 Must have a committed advisor Research proposal must be “sound” and
doable◦ Avoid “My name is...”; “Hope to…” etc◦ Use active voice◦ Be realistic◦ Be sure to state what the outcome / end product
will be
Letter from the Provost◦ Will name any specific funds you have been
awarded (including NSERC USRA)◦ You must confirm acceptance on the ROMEO
system International? Plan ahead Research Ethics Board or Animal Care
Committee approval may be required Meet with your advisor ASAP◦ Discuss with your advisor the details about how the
project will be implemented and carried out◦ Timeline, deliverables, workspace, etc
Our quota for this year is 14 You and your advisor will complete a brief
on-line set of forms that will be sent electronically to NSERC
NSERC – Form 202 Part 1 (You) NSERC – Form 202 Part 2 (Supervisor) Transcript (You)◦ Obtain and upload your official transcript◦ Research Office will inform Registrar’s Office – no
charge
Go to "On-Line Services" and "register" with NSERC
Once you have an Account Name and Password, log onto the system.
Go to "Forms - Students".◦ In the "Create" menu, select "Form 202 - USRA (Part 1)"
and proceed from there to create your NSERC form◦ Once completed, use Verify◦ Follow all of the instructions carefully◦ Make note of your “Reference Number” and give to your
supervisor◦ On-line video instructions◦ http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-
Etudiants/Tutorial-Tutoriel/USRATutorial-BRPCTutoriel_eng.asp
Student must email to the advisor:◦ Family Name◦ Reference Number◦ Project Title
NSERC on-line form "Form 202 - USRA (Part 2)"
"Forms - Researcher" and in the "Create" menu select this form
Advisor writes a summary of the research project and your role in the project
Research Office verifies and sends to NSERC using the on-line system
NSERC “approves” Seamless process, behind the scenes
Aboriginal ($5,000)◦ Do science promotion in on-reserve communities◦ www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-
Autochtones_eng.asp◦ Radian Biophysics [email protected]
Environment Canada ($1,000)◦ Research on Atmospheric and Meteorological projects◦ www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/UG-
PC/Meteorological-Meteorologique_eng.asp Shad Valley ($1,500, July)◦ Must attend a Shard Valley Campus, entrepreneurship◦ www.shad.ca
RISE Canada (unspecified, plus travel allowance)◦ Work in chemical sciences◦ www.risecanada.ca
Hosted by an industry or business Must be a science research experience No quota, payment of ~ $8,000 for 16 weeks◦ $4,500 from NSERC◦ Business tops up the award by at least 25%
Travel relocation supplement available Submit directly to NSERC at least four weeks
in advance of proposed start date http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-
Etudiants/UG-PC/USRAI-BRPCI_eng.asp
Apply for an NB SEED Voucher Students apply for a voucher in their home region◦ Selection is random
Faculty members post research jobs on the SEED website◦ If you have a voucher, you apply for the job (any job!)◦ University processes your voucher and you are paid as
an employee http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/se
rvices_renderer.5099.Student_Employment_Experience_Development_(SEED)_-_Students.html
Can I do a project that is less than 4 months?◦ Yes, but it must be a meaningful project and well-justified, and
agreed to by the advisor. The value of the grant will be pro-rated accordingly.
Can a sessional instructor be my advisor?◦ No, only those people who have a continuing appointment over
the time of the grant period may be an advisor. Can I do my project at another university?◦ Maybe. It depends. You need an advisor from MTA. There needs to
be a full justification for why you need to do the project at another university, and the advisor must agree. Sometimes, some of the work can / needs to be done at another university (access to lab resources, special resources, etc).
What are the start and end dates?◦ This is up to you and your advisor, but the level of effort should
be equivalent to 15 weeks of full time activity doing this project. You should start no earlier than May 1 and end no later than August 31.
January 31- 430pm - Submission on-line Late February - Decisions March – Notification of results◦ NSERC USRA Awardees and Advisor complete forms
March-April – preparation, Responsible Conduct of Research information session
May 1 – Start September 15- Report submission on-line Mid-September - Fall SURF