At a recent meeting, the CAP Executive learned of proposed changes to the NSERC Post Graduate Scholarship system that may be of interest to members.
These changes are part of the Tri-Council CGS Harmonization Project. You can read more about the project at:
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/Harmonization-2013_eng.asp
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/Harmonization-2013_fra.asp
One change that has been proposed is that the selection and award process for the master’s level awards (CGS-M) be managed entirely by the institutions and be part of the admission process. This means that students’ application for CGS-M would be considered by the institutions that they are applying to, which would probably be limited to a finite number. These changes may be implemented for this fall’s competition.
While there would be harmonization of application and review procedures, NSERC CGS-D awards would continue to be adjudicated at NSERC.
There will be consultation on these changes over the next months; please take advantage of this opportunity to contribute.