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Cultural exchange goes beyond the diamond during Australia showcase
SYDNEY -- The scoreboard showed that the Los Angeles Dodgers had beaten the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7-5, to take both games of the Opening Series and make a 15-hour flight back across the Pacific seem a bit shorter because of a cushion atop the National League West a week before the other teams even start playing.
And as the fans filed out of the Sydney Cricket Ground, the grounds crew began to think about how to take what had been so beautifully transformed into a baseball stadium worthy of an Opening Day and restore it back to its alignment as an iconic pitch for cricket and Australian rules football.
Meanwhile, the players, club officials and Major League Baseball staffers, who once again enjoyed tremendous success in conceiving and organizing a worthwhile trip to foreign soil for the beginning of a season, were busy showering and shuttling off to their charters, with little time to reflect what had transpired.
Sydney was quiet, or at least as quiet as a bustling metropolis with a population of more than 4 million could be, given that it was late Sunday afternoon and the baseball carnival had left town.
But even in those moments, even as the frenzied but fabulous pace of a six-day whirlwind visit from American's pastime had come to a stop and the anticipation had finally calmed into the realization of a job well done, there was a bit of time to log on to the emotional hard drive and enter some bullet-point data.
"It's been worth it," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "At the end of the day, it's something you won't forget. I don't think the guys will forget coming to Sydney and being able to play in this city as part of a Major League Baseball Opening Day. So it's historic, I think, for all of us that are involved with it, and it'll be something that we won't forget."
Here are a few of the pixels to process as we head around the horn with 10 images that will pop out of the smart phones and cameras and hearts and minds of all who made the trip to Oz.
• Mere hours after arriving at the Cricket Ground for the first time and settling into a packed news conference in the old Members Pavilion, Mattingly and D-backs skipper Kirk Gibson seem to have put the bad blood of Los Angeles' division-clinching swimming-pool party at Chase Field from late 2013 far behind them when Mattingly tells Gibson to thunderous laughter, "If we can't win, I hope you do."
• The Dodgers and D-backs are all over the streets and waterways of Sydney. Players do the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, they cruise the sparkling waters around the Central Business District. Mark Trumbo is spotted hiking the cliffside trail that connects the north Sydney beaches all the way up to Bondi, where four Dodgers are playing catch with local Little Leaguers on the sand, telling them stick with this game they love.
• Paul Goldschmidt is Paul Goldschmidt, 2013 NL MVP runner-up and all-around MVP person. He's the ambassador for the D-backs, posing for pictures at Taronga Zoo. He's raking at the plate, with two hits on Opening Day and another in Game 2. He's making the most of every chance he gets to tell the people of Australia how thrilled he is to be in their country and how thankful he is to be a Major League Baseball player.
• Clayton Kershaw is Clayton Kershaw. Last year's NL Cy Young Award winner poses for pictures with a kangaroo early in the week and aces the no-brainer assignment of pitching on Opening Day, doing what he does by tossing 6 2/3 effortless innings and earning the first victory of the Major League season.
• MLB Commissioner Bud Selig spends Saturday digging the scenes as a temporary Sydneysider and people-watcher, witnessing a couple of Aussie blokes hoofing it while wearing Cardinals and Pirates jerseys.
• Game 1 is a rain-threatened, wind-swept joy of a pitchers' duel between Kershaw and Arizona starter Wade Miley. The Aussies pack in to the tune of 38,000 fans and cheer the foul balls. Scott Van Slyke starts a home run trot only to find out that his towering fly to left field caught the breeze and hit the wall. Van Slyke figures several innings later that his slicing ball to right is foul until the umpires signal that it's a homer. He is asked after the game what's the most different about fans in Australia, and he says they seem to drink more beer at games than Americans. Good on ya, Scott.
• The history of Australian baseball is honored, as it should be. Aussie-born former big leaguers Dave Nilsson, Graeme Lloyd and Craig Shipley are on hand for all four games, big league and exhibition, in various roles as they continue to pound the drum for this small but passionate and statistically successful movement. D-backs reliever Ryan Rowland-Smith, born in Sydney and raised in Newcastle, pitches a scoreless inning for Team Australia against the Dodgers and suits up for Arizona the next night. Prior to Sunday's game, about 20 former big leaguers from Australia are paraded out to the pitcher's mound wearing their old uniforms.
• Yasiel Puig is Yasiel Puig. The firebrand Dodgers outfielder has a rough go of it at the plate in the opener but gets three hits and an RBI in the finale. He also runs into two outs on the bases, treating the Australian fans to their first pickle, a 7-5-4-3-5-4 rundown in the top of the third inning. All the while, Dodgers lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu just keeps doing what he did in 2013, baffling hitters with his mound craftsmanship en route to five shutout innings and another "W" for the boys in blue. It was the first Major League win by a Korean pitcher overseas.
• Trumbo being Trumbo. The slugger shows why the D-backs pulled off a three-team trade to get his bat and penchant for drama, slugging his first long ball of the year to cut the Dodgers' lead to two and send a final charge through the crowd -- with two out in the bottom of the ninth.
• People smile and exude friendship wherever you go. Sydney embraces America and its game, from the who's-who of MLB teams and jerseys, new and throwback, appearing in the stands to the food being sold in the concourses, such as two-foot-long, loaded-up hot dogs, D-backs and Dodgers helmets filled with waffle fries topped with brisket, cheese sauce and more. Selig is asked if the league will come back to Australia and he answers in the affirmative, saying it's not a matter of if, only when. He promises it won't take another hundred years, as it did after baseball's first venture Down Under.
"I wish we had about one more free day of exploring Sydney," D-backs veteran Eric Chavez said. "It's been great. The people were great. … They really seem to just enjoy life, they're very peaceful. It's been a good experience.
"Just getting to leave the country and see how other people across the world live is pretty cool, and the fact that we get to sightsee and play baseball at the same time, check out some good restaurants, all in all it makes it a great trip."
This trip is over now, but MLB's international adventures will continue. The details and itineraries of the next excursions have yet to be mapped out. There's a whole world out there, and much of it is as intrigued by baseball as it is in Taiwan or China or Japan or, as it turns out, Down Under.
So cheers, Australia, and no worries. Major League Baseball will be back.


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Republicans Violated Their Oath of Office
On January 20, 2009 Republican Leaders in Congress literally plotted to sabotage and undermine U.S. Economy during President Obama's Inauguration.
In Robert Draper's book, "Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the U.S. House of Representatives" Draper wrote that during a four hour, "invitation only" meeting with GOP Hate-Propaganda Minister, Frank Luntz, the below listed Senior GOP Law Writers literally plotted to sabotage, undermine and destroy America's Economy by among other things "Just Say No" to everything President Obama proposed.
During the four hour meeting: The senior GOP members plotted to bring Congress to a standstill regardless how much it would hurt the American Economy by pledging to obstruct and block President Obama on all legislation.
These Republican members of Congress were not simply airing their complaints regarding the other party's political platform for four long hours. These Republican Congressional Policymakers, who were elected to do 'the People's work' were literally plotting to sabotage, undermine and destroy the U.S. Economy.
Here's a list of the congressmen who attended the meeting;
Frank Luntz – GOP Minister of Propaganda
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI)
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA)
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX)
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX)
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI)
Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA)
Sen. Jim DeMint (SC-R)
Sen. Jon Kyl (AZ-R)
Sen. Tom Coburn (OK-R)
Sen. John Ensign (NV-R)
Sen. Bob Corker (TN-R)
Non-lawmakers present Newt Gingrich
McConnel told Republicans to obstruct from the start
As shown in the above videos, there's evidence to suggest that Republicans went so far as to deliberately sabotage the US Economy to cause President Obama to fail.
Agreeing to "Just Say No" to everything President Obama proposed, requires a promise and future action and makes mental reservation of future action and that is in direct violation of the Oath of office.
Every Republican congressman who agreed to "Just Say No" to everything President Obama proposed violated his or her Oath Of Office. Such an agreement exhibits willful, treasonous disregard for the American people and the best interests of the Citizens of the United States of America.
These same Republican members of Congress supported the very Bush/Cheney policies that caused America to teeter on the brink of the 2nd Great Depression and caused the 2007 US Economic Meltdown.
Here's how they all voted:
— "Yes" to Bush/Cheney January 2008 Stimulus
— "Yes" to Bush/Cheney bailing out Bear Stern
— "Yes" to Bush/Cheney bailing out AIG
— "Yes" to Bush/Cheney TARP (sept 2008)
— "Yes" to Bush/Cheney TARP (oct 2008)
And these same Republican members of Congress:
Supported Bush/Cheney keeping cost of two wars out of the Budget.
Supported Bush/Cheney spending $4Trillion while giving Top 1% Tax Cuts; ignoring the fact that taxes pay for wars.
If you find their actions reprehensible, call each congressman and tell then what you think.
Here's their phone numbers
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) – (202) 225-3031
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) – (202) 225-2815
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) – (202) 225-2915
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) – (202) 225-2231
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) – (202) 225-3484
Sen. Tom Coburn (OK-R) – 202-224-5754
Sen. Bob Corker (TN-R) – 202-224-3344
Sen. John Ensign (NV-R) – Resigned, details
Before taking office, each member of Congress swears a oath to "faithfully discharge the duties of the office."
The oath taken by both houses of Congress reads:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God"
Grover Norquist Tax Pledge is also a Oath of Office Violation
A large number of Republicans has signed what's known as the Grover Norquist Tax Pledge which is a written promise to never increase taxes.
US Supreme Court Ruling Interprets "Grover Norquist Tax Pledge", GOP Elected Officials Violating Oath Of Office, "Sincerity Clause" The US Supreme Court precedent holds Grover Norquist GOP Tax Pledge in clear violation of the Oath of Office. The majority of Republicans in Congress has made the "Norquist Tax Pledge" perpetually since 1986 violating their Oath of Office according to the US Supreme Court.
"The Oath of Office does not require a promise of future action, it demands that elected representatives swear that he holds a certain belief at that very moment, loyalty to the Constitution 'without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion as well as to faithfully discharge the duties of the office they have entered" 401 U.S. 154 S. Ct.(1971) LAW STUDENTS CIVIL RIGHTS RESEARCH COUNCIL, INC., ET AL. v. WADMOND ET AL.
The Norquist Tax Pledge requires a promise and future action and makes mental reservation of future action and inaction in direct violation of the Oath of office itself.
The Constitution of the United States Article I, Section 8: The Congress shall have the Power to lay and collect Taxes…..
The preemptive and unconditional pledge to Norquist by each signer is a knowing and willful repudiation of Article 1, Section 8, of the Constitution and the Sixteenth Amendment. The pledge to Norquist makes signers' oath of office to uphold the Constitution a fraud on the Congress and the American people. It is also a probable violation of federal criminal law.
Here's a list of Republicans who signed the Grover Norquist Tax Pledge http://s3.amazonaws.com/atrfiles/files/files/073013-113thCongress.pdf.
Violating Oath of Office is a Federal Crime
Federal law regulating oath of office by government officials is divided into four parts along with an executive order which further defines the law for purposes of enforcement. 5 U.S.C. 3331, provides the text of the actual oath of office members of Congress are required to take before assuming office. 5 U.S.C. 3333 requires members of Congress sign an affidavit that they have taken the oath of office required by 5 U.S.C. 3331 and have not or will not violate that oath of office during their tenure of office as defined by the third part of the law, 5 U.S.C. 7311 which explicitly makes it a federal criminal offense (and a violation of oath of office) for anyone employed in the United States Government (including members of Congress) to "advocate the overthrow of our constitutional form of government". The fourth federal law, 18 U.S.C. 1918 provides penalties for violation of oath office described in 5 U.S.C. 7311 which include: (1) removal from office and; (2) confinement or a fine.
It would seem there are grounds to remove Republicans who signed the Grover Norquist Tax Pledge which the Supreme Court deemed a violation of the Oath of office. Republicans allegiance should be to the United States of America and the American people, not Grover Norquist.
Republican who agreed to "Just Say No" to everything President Obama proposed should also be removed from office.
It is clear that a large number of Republicans has violated their Oath of Office and made agreements of promises and future action and mental reservation of future action and inaction which violated their of their Oath of Office.
Each and every Republican who engaged in actions which violated their Oath of Office should be held accountable, removed from office and prosecuted. These Republicans are not just failing to perform their jobs, they're doing the opposite of what they swore to do.
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Because the number of influenza cases has significantly increased throughout the region, children age 12 and under may not visit patients effective Wednesday, January 8. This applies to all Wake Forest Baptist inpatient locations and will remain in effect until the number of flu cases decreases significantly.Learn More.
Newborns and young infants can't easily raise their heads, so they need special protection from suffocation. But small children are at risk, too.
Protect kids from the dangers of suffocation by following these rules:
If you're expecting a baby or already have a child, it's a good idea to:
To check your childproofing efforts, get down on your hands and knees in every room of your home to see things from a child's perspective. Be aware of your child's surroundings and what might be potentially dangerous.
Completely childproofing your home can be difficult. If you can't childproof the entire house, you can shut the doors (and install doorknob covers) to any room a child shouldn't enter to prevent wandering into places that haven't been properly childproofed. Doorknob covers and childproof locks for sliding doors are also great for keeping little ones from leaving your home. Of course, how much or how little you childproof your home is up to you. Supervision is the very best way to help prevent kids from getting injured. However, even the most vigilant parent can't keep a child 100% safe at all times.
Whether you have a baby, toddler, or school-age child, your home should be your little one's haven for safe exploration. After all, touching, holding, climbing, and exploring are the activities that develop a child's body and mind.
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Date reviewed: August 2013
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We are not only in a new millennium, but also in a new era: the knowledge era. Sustainable competitive advantage is dependent on building and exploiting core competencies. The resource‑based view (RBV) of the firm defines a strategic asset as one that is rare, valuable, imperfectly imitable and non‑substitutable. Knowledge is seen as a strategic asset with the potential to be a source of competitive advantage for an organization. In this paper, we provide a model that examines how and why knowledge management (KM) can be used to create competitive advantage from the RBV of the firm.
Keywords: Knowledge management, KM, knowledge management systems, KMS, resource-based view of the firm, RBV, sustained competitive advantage
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help each of our partners in the field. Listed below are the topical areas of focus
for BJA.
Prosecutors, judges, and court personnel are looking for new approaches to adjudicating offenders that will not only clear cases and decrease dockets, but also lower recidivism.
Supervising offenders in the community and preparing offenders for their return to their communities are critical to protecting public safety.
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Bill Clinton seeks approval from the State Department for 3 three-year consulting arrangements, and he wants an answer for all 3 within five days. Due to a deal with the White House, he needs to get approval from department ethics officials while his wife Hillary is secretary of state. All three deals are with companies headed by Bill's longtime friends:
- Shangri-La Industries, led by California investor Steve Bing.
- Wasserman Investments, led by entertainment executive Casey Wasserman.
- Saban Capital Group, led by entertainment executive and multi-billionaire Haim Saban.
For all three deals, Clinton would be paid for general advice but not specific investment advice, since that could come from his knowledge of his wife's work as secretary of state.
Two of the deals are quickly approved, but the Saban deal meets resistance by department lawyers. Jim Thessin, the department's top ethics approver, writes in an email to Bill Clinton's office, "We have an objection to the [Saban Capital Group proposal] based on the fact that Haim Saban, a founder of this entity, is actively involved in foreign affairs issues, particularly with regard to the Middle East, which is a priority area for the Secretary." As a result, the Saban deal does not get approved. However, Saban had donated generously to the Clinton Foundation and he continues to do so, giving $7 million in 2010 and 2011, and more after that. (Politico, 2/25/2015)
In a May 2010 article, Saban will explain that his main political interest is supporting right-wing political parties in Israel by influencing US politics. He lists three ways he does this: making donations to political parties, establishing think tanks, and controlling media outlets. (The New Yorker, 5/10/2010)


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Russell Slade insists Orient deserve their opportunity to take on Brentford in front of a sold-out Brisbane Road and believes the O's fans can play an "enormous" role in helping them overcome their closest promotion rivals.
Orient face the Bees on Saturday in a huge televised clash, which kicks off at 12.15pm, and it will be the first time more than 8,000 fans have crammed into the Matchroom Stadium since their FA Cup draw at home to Arsenal three years ago.
The match could have a huge bearing on the automatic promotion race in League 1 with the O's currently second but just one point above their opponents. Brentford have two games in hand so the onus will be on Orient to increase the gap between the sides with less than a quarter of the season remaining.
Slade said: "I think we deserve that. The football club deserve that. The players and everybody associated with the football club deserves a big day like that. As I've said to the players, before the game, we've created records already this season.
"Our away form is excellent and probably the best in the league. But we can't stop here. This isn't the stop off for us. We have to keep going right to the end because there's so much more to play for with ten games to go."
He added: "It's vital. But it doesn't matter who we're playing to be honest. It happens to be Brentford on Saturday but if it was someone else it would be absolutely vital. The fact we can take three points off them and they lose three points would be fantastic. It would give us a little more momentum and put them under pressure.
"But it's going to be a tough game because they're a very good side. Their record stands up over the last 23 games. It's phenomenal. If we were playing Monopoly on Saturday they would have all the pieces wouldn't they? If we were playing chess they would have six more pieces than us."
But the manager said: "I'm confident in my group and I trust them. I know they will go out and do everything they possibly can to win a football match. They will do whatever it takes to try and win a game and they will never give up."
The O's biggest crowd of the season came in November's home defeat to Preston, with 7,123 fans in attendance, but this weekend's match will surpass that with Brentford taking over the East Stand.
When asked how important the Orient fans would be, Slade replied: "They can play a phenomenal and enormous role but it's always like that. Our stadium with 6,000 in is a fantastic stadium. With 8,000 here, it will be amazing. I think the last time we packed it was Arsenal which was fantastic."
Midfielder Romain Vincelot is a major doubt for this weekend after the Frenchman came off after 20 minutes of the O's 2-0 win at Port Vale on Tuesday night with a swollen foot. Defender Mathieu Baudry is also rated at only 50-50 to return to the side after being sidelined with a hamstring injury.


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Materials Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering
For more information about this program please contact us:
Degree Details
Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.)
Materials Science & Engineering is about unravelling the fundamental principles governing the behavior of materials to enable technologies across a broad range of applications. This includes performance functionalities of all classes of materials across length scale ranging from the macro-scale down to nano-scale.
Areas of Research
- Nanotechnology
- nanomaterials
- energy and fuel cells
- automotive materials and corrosion
- steel and steelmaking
- recycling
- electrochemical technology
- biomaterials
- electronic materials
- computational modelling
- physical metallurgy
- polymers
- Length:
- 2 years
- Required Credential:
- Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics or Physical Sciences
- Program Type:
- Thesis
- Program Options:
- Full-Time, Part-Time
- Typical Entry:
- September, January, May
- Typical Deadline:
- September entry – March 1 (International), June 1 (Canadian)
January entry – July 1 (International), October 1 (Canadian)
May entry – December 1 (International), February 1 (Canadian)
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Autism Scholars Award
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With the support of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD), a Scholar Awards Program in Autism has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars. The community of autism scholars fostered by this Awards Program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child autism, and its translation into improved health for children, more effective services and products for children with autism, and increase the province's capacity in diagnosis and assessment of autism and a strengthened treatment system.
Value of Awards
One one-year award at the Master's level and one one-year award at the Doctoral level will be made by the COU:
Master's Award: $18,000 ($6,000 per term beginning September 2020)
Doctoral Award: $20,000 ($6,666 per term beginning September 2020)
Deadline Date: December 2, 2019
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships provide financial support to elite national and international postdoctoral researchers who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth. McMaster University strives to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent. The value of the fellowship is $70,000.00 per year for two years, and distributed equally across CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Agencies. The award does not include the costs of research.
The 2019 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (Banting PDF) program information and application details are now available on the Banting website.
Canada Graduate Scholarships—Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements
Canada Graduate Scholarships—Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements
This CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS-MSFSS supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian universities and affiliated research institutions and universities, or other research institutions outside of Canada.
To be eligible to apply for this program, you must:
- have accepted or currently hold one of the following CGS awards:
- Joseph-Armand Bombardier (SSHRC);
- Alexander Graham Bell (NSERC);
- Frederick Banting and Charles Best (CIHR); or
- Vanier CGS (if eligible);
- undertake your proposed trip abroad no earlier than the competition deadline date;
- not hold, or have held, any other CGS-MSFSS during the course of your graduate studies.
If you wish to apply, please contact your department graduate administrator.
October 2019 competition deadline for departmets to submit their nomination is Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
Deadline Date: September 25, 2019
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's (CGS-M)
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's (CGS-M)
The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to provide new information for the Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's (CGS M) Program Competition for the 2020-21 academic year.
The CGS M Awards Program supports students in all research disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada's three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the university level, under the guidance of the three agencies.
Value and Duration
$17,500.00 for 12 months, non-renewable
Deadline Date: December 2, 2019
Department Scholarships
$ - $$$
Department Scholarships
Scholarship funding provided to a student from their department or the Faculty. For further information, please contact your department.
$ - $$$
Entrance Scholarships
$ - $$$
Entrance Scholarships
Scholarship funding provided to a student in their first term in year 1 of studies. Please contact your department for further information.
$ - $$$
Governor General's Graduate Academic Medal
Governor General's Graduate Academic Medal
The Governor General's Academic Medal will be awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in his/her full-time graduate doctoral degree program. Students who complete a graduate doctoral degree in time for either the previous Spring Convocation or the upcoming Fall Convocation are eligible to be nominated.
The Governor General's Academic Medal will be awarded at the November 2016 Fall Convocation.
Please contact your department for details on the nomination process.
The School of Graduate Studies invites departments/programs to submit their complete nomination package by e-mail as one PDF attachment to email@example.com by Monday, October 2, 2017
Deadline Date: October 3, 2016
Graduate Scholarships
$ - $$$
Graduate Scholarships
Scholarship funding provided to a student from their department. Please contact your department for further information.
$ - $$$
GSA Travel Award
GSA Travel Award
The GSA awards a number of travel awards (up to $500) every semester (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) for travel to conferences to present, or to undertake research relevant to their field of study. GSA Travel Awards are funded from the proceeds of the GSA Development Fund, which is sustained by contributions from Graduate Students and the University. Award recipients will be asked to voluntarily contribute a 250-word statement of how this award and travel contributed to their graduate experience, which may be posted on the Graduate Studies and GSA websites and other media sources.
Students can apply through "Aid by Application" in Mosaic.
Application Dates:
Fall competition for September to December travel: Opens September 3, 2019 and closes October 3, 2019
Winter competition for January to April travel: Opens January 32, 2020 and closes February 3, 2020
Summer competition for May to August travel: Opens May 1, 2020 and closes June 4, 2020
For complete instruction on how to apply for this award in Mosaic, please visit McMaster's Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
H.G. Hilton Master's Scholarship
H.G. Hilton Master's Scholarship
The H.G. Hilton Master's Scholarships were established by the income from a bequest in the estate of Hugh G. Hilton, at one time Chief Executive Officer of Stelco and member of the McMaster Board of Governors support a Master's scholarship. The scholarship is tenable for one year, and is awarded annually to incoming Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students from departments which offer full-time Master's graduate studies. Priority will be given to students intending research in Canadian industry or industrial problems. Other things being equal, preference will be given to deserving children of employees or former employees of Stelco Ltd.
Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship
Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship
The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for First Nation, Inuit, and Metis Students was established in 2009 in honour of Harvey E. Longboat, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to McMaster University and to the broader community. The School of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Indigenous Studies program and the Indigenous Education Council, will award the scholarship annually to a First Nation, Inuit, or Metis student(s) who has demonstrated high academic achievement and exceptional promise. The scholarship is tenable for one year, although previous award winners may re-apply. Incoming students are eligible to apply.
Labarge Graduate Scholarship
Labarge Graduate Scholarship
Established in 2017 by the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging, which is funded by a generous gift from Suzanne Labarge, the Labarge Mobility Scholarship is intended to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration in aging research on the broad topic of mobility, which includes both physical and community aspects, such as execution of daily activities and participation in society. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging to a graduate student working in the field of aging on the topic of mobility.
The recipient will demonstrate high academic achievement, a proven interest in aging and mobility research, a strong work ethic, a desire to collaborate with diverse disciplines and to participate in research activities with potential benefits to older adults. The value of the award is $15,000 (Master's) and $18,000 (PhD) for one year. In making the recommendation of these awards, MIRA requires confirmation that the supervisor and/or program will commit to matching the level of support for the recipient in the second year of enrollment in the graduate degree. There is one scholarship available for a Master's student, and one for a PhD student.
Deadline Date: May 11, 2018
MacDATA Graduate Fellowship
$$ - $$$
MacDATA Graduate Fellowship
The advent of large collection of data and ensuing development in data analysis techniques has made collaboration between data scientists and content experts necessary for cutting-edge research. Furthermore, there is a need for trainees to be exposed to both aspects of such research, namely for data science trainees to learn about real life practical projects and for content expert trainees to gain experience in data analysis and management. The aims of the MacDATA Graduate Fellowship Program are:
- To provide trainees with an opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills in data science.
- To facilitate exchange of expertise and knowledge in data science across faculties.
The MacDATA Institute will provide support funding for one Graduate Fellow to work on an 8-month multidisciplinary project involving two or more faculties. The proposal must fit the mission of the MacDATA Institute and the project must be related to data (e.g., data analysis, collection, curation, etc.). Where possible, the Graduate Fellow's work should align with the student's graduate research/work. However, the topic of the fellowship should not be the same as the student's graduate research/work. Students must be co-supervised by two McMaster faculty members: one with expertise in data science and another with subject-matter expertise. Supervisors must be from different departments, and preference may be given to applications where supervisors are from different faculties. At least one of the supervisors must be a member of MacDATA and at least one must not be a member of the student's graduate supervisory committee. MacDATA will provide $7,500 in funding support for a Graduate Fellow, payable in two installments of $3,750. It is expected that the research will be carried out during the period January 2019 to August 2019, in which case the installments will normally be paid in January 2019 and April 2019. Each payment is contingent upon attendance at the MacDATA fellows' events in Winter and Fall 2019.
Expectations and Deliverables
- Participation in MacDATA activities and events.
- A research presentation.
- A report at the conclusion of the fellowship that details project outcomes and outlines next steps.
Application Process
A complete application includes the following:
- A project proposal (1500 words maximum, all inclusive) that provides: (i) a description of the research work and its goals, its interdisciplinary nature; (ii) methodology, including the type of data, how it will be accessed and what data analytics tools will be used; and (iii) the significance of the proposed work.
- An explanation (250 words maximum) of how the proposed work aligns with, but is different from, the student's graduate research/work.
- A current CV.
- Contact details for two referees.
Submitting your application
Please submit your application by email as one PDF file and include your last name in the filename.
Applications should be sent to email@example.com by noon on October 31, 2018. Please include "MacDATA Graduate Fellowship" in the subject line.
Deadline Date: October 31, 2018
$$ - $$$
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships
The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.
Two types of the Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship. Both are to support graduate study.
Value of Awards
- The Open Scholarship has been recently valued at $8500, however, this is subject to change.
- The Travelling Scholarship has been recently valued at $10,500, however, this is subject to change.
Quota of applications that can be submitted by McMaster University
- 2 for the Open Scholarship category
- 2 for the Travelling Scholarship category
- Applications must be made to the School of Graduate Studies of your "home" university. This is the Canadian university from which you most recently graduated or at which you are currently enrolled.
- You must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins.
The Open Scholarship is open to:
- Graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commencing or continuing) graduate studies (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere.
The Travelling Scholarship is open to:
- Graduates of any Canadian university who engage (commencing or continuing) in graduate studies (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom.
- Be involved in international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).
Selection Criteria
The assessment of nominees for Mackenzie King Scholarships focuses on the following criteria:
- The awards will be based on high academic achievements (typically all A's or very nearly so)*
- personal qualities
- demonstrated aptitudes
- Consideration will also be given to the applicant's proposed program of study.
*This is an extremely competitive competition. As such, it is recommended that students with an 11.0-12.0/12.0 GPA apply as only 2 applications for each type of award (Open Scholarship & Travelling Scholarship) will be put forward to the national competition.
Instructions for students on how to apply:
The School of Graduate Studies deadline is Monday, February 3, 2020.
Each applicant must submit to email@example.com the following documents as one PDF, with the Subject Line: Mackenzie King App – LAST NAME
- The completed and signed application form. Application Form.
- Supplementary information on academic achievements and experience (attach as Sheet 'A' to application). Sheet 'A' can be more than one page.
The supplementary information must include:
- Any undergraduate and graduate awards received including the name, years of tenure and the annual value
- Any work experience, professional, business, related to field of study
- Any publications relevant to field of study
- If your application moves forward to the national competition, you will need to provide The School of Graduate Studies original official transcripts.
- Personal Statement describing academic interests, extracurricular activities, program of studies intended to pursue, and outline of career plans in 600 words or less (attach as Sheet 'B' to application). Your statement must be readily understandable by those outside of your discipline.
- Copies of official transcripts of marks and other academic records from each university you have attended.
Reference Letter
The following should be submitted directly to the School of Graduate Studies at email@example.com by either Department Administrators or Referees, with the Subject Line: Mackenzie Ref Ltr – APPLICANT'S LAST NAME
Three letters of reference from persons who have an intimate knowledge of your record and ability and are able to give a critical evaluation of your plans for graduate study. The letters of reference must be on letterhead, signed, and must clearly indicate the name and contact information of the referee.
At least two of these testimonials must be from persons under whom you have taken your major work at university, or from senior colleagues with whom you have been associated in academic teaching or research.
Notification and submission
Applicants moving forward to the national competition will be contacted by The School of Graduate Studies by March 6, 2020 and will be asked to provide original hard copies of their complete application and official transcripts.
Please note that applications sent directly to the Board by applicants will not be considered.
Final submission to the Board of Scholarship Trustees:
The School of Graduate Studies will forward the recommended candidates by
Monday, March 16, 2020.
Complete application guidelines.
Mackenzie King email: firstname.lastname@example.com
McMaster School of Graduate Studies email: email@example.com
NSERC Doctoral scholarships
NSERC Doctoral scholarships
McMaster internal ResearchNet deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 11:59 p.m.
Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Program and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships Doctoral Program
Students are to complete their NSERC doctoral application on NSERC's On-Line System.
For complete instructions, please visit NSERC's website.
Applications are prepared and submitted by students in NSERC's On-Line System by the internal deadline set by McMaster. Please work closely with your department.
Your department will assist you in uploading your transcripts to your application. We will put forward the top candidates (Quota TBD) to NSERC through the On-Line System by November 21, 2019. We will advise all applicants of McMaster's Internal competition results. NSERC will release the federal results in the spring of 2020.
Deadline Date: October 1, 2019
OGS for Indigenous Graduate Students
OGS for Indigenous Graduate Students
The Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development outlines that "each university may allocate up to 2 OGS awards to Aboriginal graduate students. Each university will develop eligibility criteria to recognize excellence and promote equitable access and participation in the scholarship program by Aboriginal applicants…for the purposes of the scholarship, an Aboriginal person is a person who self-identifies as a First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Metis, or Inuit" (OGS and QEII-GSST Program Guidelines, version 1.0).
Criteria: The two OGS-I scholarships are awarded to Indigenous graduate students at McMaster University who face significant financial hardship, with particular priority given to women with family responsibilities.
This criteria has been established in consultation with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) and is adjudicated by a committee chaired through the Indigenous Studies Program.
Value: Two at $15,000
Eligibility: Incoming or returning graduate students (Master's or PhD) of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis descent.
Duration: Tenable for one full academic year (September to August)
Deadline Date: February 20, 2019
Ontario Graduate Fellowships
Ontario Graduate Fellowships
Ontario Graduate Fellowships (OGF) provide funding to full-time students in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral level. It's a merit-based scholarship for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's (CGS-M) applicants through McMaster University are automatically considered for these awards. All other students interested in the OGF award should contact their department in 2020.
OGF recipients:
- must register and remain enrolled as a full-time student at McMaster University in an eligible graduate program.
- must have achieved at least an A- average (or equivalent) in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent); or if the student has competed two years of graduate studies at the time of application, the student must only demonstrate an overall average of at least A- (or equivalent) on all graduate courses completed.
- who withdraw, transfer to part-time status, complete degree requirements prior to the end of their award, or fail to complete the full session will be required to repay the funds received for the incomplete months of study.
- cannot hold an OGF award at the same time as a SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, OGS or QEII-GSST award.
- may accept research assistantships, part-time teaching positions, or other paid employment that does not affect their status as a full-time graduate student at McMaster Univeristy.
Value: $12,000 ($4,000 per term)
Duration: 1 year
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST)
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs provide funding to full-time students at the master's and doctoral levels. They are merit-based scholarships for students with an A- or above average.
Research Scholarships
$ - $$$
Research Scholarships
Scholarship funding provided to a student from their supervisor. For further information please contact your department or supervisor.
$ - $$$
Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada Graduate Student Award of Merit
About the Award
At least three awards, each in the amount of $3000, will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.
Women registered in Master's or PhD programs within a designated region. Regions and number of awards rotate each year. SWAAC has designated Ontario as the region for this competition. There are 5 awards available for this competition.
University Allocation
Each university may nominate one person for the award. McMaster is to submit their nomination to SWAAC by January 17, 2019.
1. Outstanding academic performance.
2. Evidence of leadership, including but not limited to such things as:
• executive positions in student organizations
• participation on committees (student committees and university committees)
• organization of special events, conferences, etc.
• involvement in advocacy groups
• involvement in volunteer organizations, within the campus setting and/or in the general community.
School of Graduate Studies internal deadline
Students are required to submit their application package to the School of Graduate Studies no later than Monday, December 3, 2018 at 12 noon by uploading their application package to MacDrive.
Required documents for the application package
• short cover letter that includes student name, student number and department
• biographical data*
• curriculum vitae
• academic records (all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts-photocopies of original transcripts are acceptable)
• three letters of reference
*biographical information usually includes information about former and current studies, areas of interest, research, publications, other awards, interests outside the university, and community or volunteer work. It's usually in a narrative form, about 1-2 pages in length, and is an opportunity for the nominee to tell the adjudication committee some things about herself, and to explain at greater length her background/interests/passions/ambitions/volunteer work.
Deadline Date: December 3, 2018
Shell Canada Graduate Research Fellowships In Chemical Engineering
The Shell Canada Graduate Research Fellowships in Chemical Engineering were established by Shell Canada in 1983 to encourage excellence in research in Chemical Engineering. Up to two awards will be made each year, and selection is based on the candidate's research achievements and potential. Recipients will be graduate students in Chemical Engineering, normally in their first or second year of PhD study. Awards will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering.
The A.E. Hamielec Graduate Student Award
The A.E. Hamielec Graduate Student Award was established in 2001 by alumni and friends, this prize has been established to recognize the valuable contributions that Dr. A.E. Hamielec has made to the Department of Chemical Engineering, and his pioneering efforts in the field of polymer reaction engineering developed through the McMaster Institute for Polymer Production Technology (MIPPT). The award will be given to a graduate student deemed to have presented the best seminar during the annual Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Seminar Day as selected by a selection committee. The funds will be used toward travel, and registration costs for the student to present the work at a conference.
The Ahmed Ghobarah Scholarship
The Ahmed Ghobarah Scholarship was established in 2002 by Dr. Ahmed Ghobarah, Professor in Civil Engineering and Joe Ng, JNE Chair in Design, Construction and Management in Infrastructure Renewal and Department Chair (1989-1995). The scholarship is to be granted to a graduate student from a developing country enrolled in a research master's or doctoral program in Civil Engineering at McMaster University who demonstrates academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student conducting research in structural engineering. The scholarship is to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering.
The Cecil and Yvette Yip Graduate Bursaries
The Cecil and Yvette Yip Graduate Bursaries
The Cecil and Yvette Yip Graduate Bursaries were established in 2003 by Dr. Cecil Yip (Class of 1959) and Mrs. Yvette Yip to recognize and encourage graduate students whose innovative work in the physical sciences and engineering crosses formal disciplinary boundaries. Preference will be given to students in any graduate program in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering, whose thesis research demonstrates excellence in integrating engineering science within the study of biology. The students must also demonstrate financial need to be eligible. A variable number of bursaries are to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies.
The Dante Cosma Graduate Memorial Scholarship
The Dante Cosma Graduate Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Dante Cosma, in recognition of his years of service in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, and to his support of engineering students in their pursuit of higher education. To be awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Engineering by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Engineering. Preference will be given to a student studying metallurgy.
The David Alan Reid Kay Memorial Prize
The David Alan Reid Kay Memorial Prize was established in memory of David Alan Reid Kay, Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering from 1969 to 1997 to perpetuate the spirit of service to the university and materials community, as well as research excellence for which he was so well known. The prize will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered in Materials Science and Engineering based on the criteria above by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
The Dr. David Williams Award in Biomedical Engineering
The Dr. David Williams Award in Biomedical Engineering
The Dr. David Williams Award in Biomedical Engineering was established in 2009 by Dr. David Williams. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Biomedical Engineering, to a student enrolled in graduate studies within the School, who demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievement and innovative research.
The Dr. Walter Smeltzer Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Walter Smeltzer Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by Mrs. Grace Smeltzer in memory of her husband, Dr. Walter William Smeltzer, researcher and professor in Materials Science at McMaster University from 1959 to 1992. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) who is deemed to have submitted the most outstanding graduate thesis over the previous two-year period. Ph.D. theses will be recognized in even-numbered years, and Master's theses recognized in odd-numbered years. The School of Graduate Studies will award the scholarship on the recommendation of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
The Frank Dennee Scholarship
The Frank Dennee Scholarship
The Frank Dennee Scholarship was established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Frank Dennee, a Hamilton philanthropist. One annual scholarship in the amount of the accrued interest in the trust fund will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendations from the departments to entering or currently registered Canadian students in the Departments of Engineering Physics or Physics and Astronomy. Preference will be given to graduate students in the area of nuclear science or nuclear engineering.
The Graduate Students Association Bursary
The Graduate Students Association Bursary
The Graduate Students Association Bursary was established in 1999 by the Graduate Students Association at McMaster University under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be granted to a full-time or, part-time graduate student in one of the following Faculties: Engineering, Health Sciences, and Humanities, Science, Social Sciences or, the Ph.D. program in Business. The bursary will be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Students Association.
The H. Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary
The H. Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary
The H.Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary was established in 2010 by Dr.Susan J.Elliott (MA `97 and PhD`92), esteemed former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, and senior Research Fellow at the United Nations Institute on Water (UNU-IWEH), Environment and Health, in memory of her father, H.Vincent Elliott. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation on the Program Director of `Water Without Borders`` to students registered in a Master`s or PhD program will be given to students in financial need.
The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship
The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship
The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship was established in 1987, and is open to non- Canadian students from countries of the British Commonwealth. This prestigious award is open to students who qualify for admission into any graduate program that extends to the doctorate, although the student's initial registration may be at the Master's level. The award is once renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. It will be awarded at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies.
Value: 1 award variable up to $8,500
The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships
The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships
The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships were established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Helen S. Harvey. James F. Harvey was a member of the first McMaster graduating class in Hamilton in 1935. This travel scholarship will enable students to engage in research requiring travel. The candidates will be selected and the scholarship awarded on the basis of academic performance in any program. Awards will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of departments. Please note that "conference travel" is not permitted.
The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary
The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary
The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary was established in 1997 by The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. To be granted to graduate students in the Faculties of Business, Engineering, Science or Social Science who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to graduate students who are conducting research related to commercial transportation issues and policy, specifically the role of transportation in stimulating regional economic development and trade.
The John H. T. Wade Medal
The John H.T. Wade Scholarship was established in 1986 by Dr. John H.T. Wade, who made valuable contributions over many years as a Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering and as Acting Dean of Engineering. The Medal is awarded to a student in Mechanical Engineering on the basis of his or her contribution to Mechanical Engineering as exemplified by the Master of Engineering thesis submitted within the academic year. The medal is awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of Mechanical Engineering.
The Myra Baillie Academic Grant
The Myra Baillie Academic Grant
Established in 2005 by the Surigical Associates in memory of Myra Baillie. To be granted to a graudate student in any degree program who attains and "A" average and demonstrates financial need. Prefrence will be given to a female graduate student.
Award Value: 2 awards of $1,000 each
The Philomathia Travel in Water Policy and Research Scholarship
The Philomathia Travel in Water Policy and Research Scholarship
Throughout the seed funding period, the fund will support a travel scholarship, valued at $4000 annually, to support travel to Kenya, India and other locations identified with the Philomathia project. To be awarded to graduate students pursuing studies in water policy or water-related research at McMaster University. Preference will be given to recipients of the Philomathia Fellowships and where possible, granted on the recommendation of the United Nations University- Institute for Water, Environment & Health (UNU-INWEH)
The Radisav Stevanovic Memorial Book Award
The Radisav Stevanovic Memorial Book Award
The Radisav Stevanovic Memorial Book Award was established in 2005 in memory of the late Radisav Stevanovic, to provide a book fund for graduate students in French and Engineering Physics. Two awards will be made annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chairs of the respective departments. Eligible students will not hold major scholarship and demonstrate a keen interest in reading.
The Robert B. Anderson Memorial Prize for Leadership and Excellence
The Robert B. Anderson Memorial Prize for Leadership and Excellence was established in memory of Robert B. Anderson, Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1965 to 1987, to perpetuate the spirit of human compassion and research excellence that he so clearly demonstrated during those years. The prize will be awarded annually to a worthy graduate student on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical Engineering.
The Robert John Morris Graduate Studies Bursary
The Robert John Morris Graduate Studies Bursary
The Robert John Morris Graduate Studies Bursary was established in 1996 by family, friends and colleagues of Robert John Morris. To be granted to graduate students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Whenever possible, preference will be given to Engineering students studying in the area of nuclear engineering or advanced energy systems or, students in the Faculty of Humanities or Faculty of Social Sciences.
The Ronald K. Ham Memorial Scholarship
The Ronald K. Ham Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Ronald K. Ham, an Engineering Physics graduate from the University of Toronto and former faculty member at McMaster University in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science and a member of the Institute for Materials Research. One of two awards will be made annually to top international students entering Master's studies in the Department of Engineering Physics. Each award may be renewed once only. The Chair of the Department of Engineering Physics will recommend candidates for approval by the School of Graduate Studies.
The School of Graduate Studies Grant in Aid for Research Travel
The School of Graduate Studies Grant in Aid for Research Travel
- The SGS Grant is not intended to replace sources of funding already available from the tri-agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), other external granting sources, or internal scholarships and bursaries.
- The SGS Grant is intended to be a grant-in-aid of research; students should not expect the grants to cover the full cost of travel or field work.
- It is not intended to fund the research itself, but the travel to do the research.
- Only in-time, full time PhD students;
- Canadian citizens and Visa students from all Faculties;
- Students must have completed their comprehensive examinations and formal PhD research proposal before travel occurs;
- Students must have their supervisor committee's approval to travel, and
- Students are eligible to receive this funding only once during their PhD studies;
- Travel to locations for the completion of course work, where academic credit will be granted, is NOT eligible for consideration.
- Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for projects that have clearly defined objectives and methods, and that meet the criteria established. Departments submitting more than one application must provide a nomination letter with rankings and commentary for all the applicants. The same letter may be submitted with each application from a single Department/Program.
- Awards are for a minimum period of four weeks, and a maximum period of six months.
- Individual awards will be given with a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $3000 for trips of up to 3 months, $5,000 for trips of up to 6 months, and $7,500 for trips of up to one year. Note that the award is not intended to cover the full cost of travel or field research, and the number of awards given in each competition will vary, and are subject to the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies.
- Funding will not be provided for research equipment, computer hardware and most software, office supplies, communication costs, medical, toiletry or other personal items. Because funding is limited, and intended to defray essential research costs rather than fully fund fieldwork, the following items will receive highest priority:
- significant travel costs for field and archival research activities, including economy travel (air, rail, bus) or travel by car (for distances greater than 200km); visas, required research permits and/or site entrance fees;
- medical supplies and/or immunizations mandated by international health regulations that are not covered by health insurance; and
- in extraordinary circumstances (e.g., documented higher than typical costs), housing and food costs over and above the expenses normally incurred while not in the field (please itemize current expenses and estimated expenses while in the field)
- It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the application is complete and has been through the appropriate approval channels. Final complete applications will be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by the student's department.
- All funds are fully accountable. All awardees are required to fill out travel expense forms within 30 days after the student's return and submit original receipts and boarding passes accounting for the full sum of the award.
- Students are required to complete an outcomes assessment (of their own design, proposed in the application) within 30 days after the student's return.
- Arrangements regarding pre-paid expenses may be made separately with the student's department administrator, at the department's discretion. In all cases, a proportion of the award will be withheld until the expense forms, receipts for the full amount of the award, and outcomes assessment have been received by the School of Graduate Studies (normally 10% of the total award, with a minimum of $250).
Application Date
The application will open in Mosaic on January 1, 2018 and close on February 28, 2018. You can access the application by going into your student center in Mosaic.
The Stelco Graduate Bursaries
The Stelco Graduate Bursaries were established in 1996 by Stelco - a market-driven, technologically advanced group of businesses committed to maintaining leadership roles as steel producers and fabricators - in support of graduate students pursuing their educational goals. These bursaries will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in any graduate program who demonstrate financial need. Preference may be given to graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering.
Tuition Scholarship
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Tuition Scholarship
Scholarship funding provided to a student in support of their cost of tuition. For further information, please contact your department.
$ - $$$
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.
These prestigious scholarships are awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Wilson Leadership Scholar Award
Wilson Leadership Scholar Award
The Wilson Leader Scholarship Award for graduate students is different. Valued at up to $25,000, it's a leadership development and career launcher program that builds on your studies. It involves about 15 hours/month over 6 months – less than a TA or RAship. And it includes experiential learning opportunities.
The award program is open to incoming and current McMaster graduate students at all levels whose research and interests relate to democracy, the economy, education, healthcare, the impacts of technology, or public policy in a Canadian context. Find out more at wilsonleader.ca.
Deadline Date: May 1, 2019
Yates Scholarship
Yates Scholarship
The Yates Scholarship Fund (up to $500) was established in 1963 by the bequest of William Henry Yates. This fund support upper-level doctoral students with research activities and conference travel when a paper is being delivered. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exam.


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