Master's level Research Abroad
Value & Duration
It is an annual award ofÌý$10,000 for a non-renewable internship of three or more months to take place outside of Canada.
Deadline
Deadline set by Unit (expected early Spring)
Eligibility
The candidate must be:
- Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù'²õÌýlevel only andÌýenrolled in a full-time master's program studyingÌýat McGill
- The research should focus on international economics
- The research projects of the student must be outside of Canada
Evaluation Criteria
Research potential of the applicant demonstrated by the research experience, interest in discovery and innovation, the research’s quality and its contribution toÌýknowledge advancement in the field of economics/business. | 35% |
Academic excellence seen in transcripts as well as scholarships, honors, andÌýawards received. | 20% |
Academic and professional experience shown by publications and activitiesÌýrelated to international relations in areas such as academics, volunteer work andÌýcivic, political, social, cultural and professional action. | 20% |
Communication skills expressed by scholar curriculum and work experience,Ìýcommitment to the community and other relevant extra-curricular activities, as wellÌýas letters of recommendation and quality of the application. | 10% |
Quality of the application | 10% |
Letters of recommendation (2) | 5% Ìý |
How to Apply
Students submitÌýapplication formÌýand required documents to their academic unit at McGill.
Additional Resources
Required Documents
To qualify, candidates for the scholarship must submit a complete application package containing the following documents:
- TheÌýapplication formÌýduly completed, dated, and signed;
- Academic Curriculum vitae;
- A description of the research project with bibliography, including: the research question or problem, objectives, working hypothesis, methodology, and contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of international relations (maximum 3 pages);
- AllÌýofficial University level transcripts (current Fall session registration status must be indicated)
- Letters of recommendation:
- One letter from the home institutionÌýresearch director covering the nature and the significance of the research project;
- One letter from a supervisor in the foreign institution where the candidate intends to do their research. The resources of the host institution offered to the candidate's research activities should be indicated;