AgendaThursday, October 7, 20213:00 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting's email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks 2. Council Orientation Presentation by Associate Dean and Secretary of Council Mark Hayward For discussion 3. Minutes (Previous Meeting, June 3, 2021)(.docx) 4. […]
York University's Faculty of Graduate Studies introduces the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF). The fund’s primary goal is to support graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives by providing them with simple access to funding. The processing time to receive funds is shortened and the application process is easier compared to the previous funding […]
York University is proud to announce this year’s recipients of its new Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars. This two-year award, valued at $70,000 per year, seeks to address underrepresentation in many disciplines and fields, by providing Black and Indigenous scholars the ability to dedicate their time to pursue new research, while […]
Academic Excellence Fund Launched in the fall of 2021, the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF) program supports graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives through simple and timely access to funds. Activities that are supported by AEF include research, dissemination of scholarly or creative work as well as well as student-led initiatives, activities or […]
Please complete the Graduate Student Risk Assessment Form following guidance outlined in the Graduate Student Risk Assessment Guidelines. The Graduate Student Risk Assessment Guidelines of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) serve to assist graduate students in identifying appropriate health and safety considerations and preventative efforts prior to departing for field activities. In concert with […]
General Information Award Payment Award impact on the York Graduate Fellowship, TA assignments and other awards Leave of Absences—External Awards Award Activation Form Only required for the following awards: CIHR CGSD, NSERC PGS/CGS, and SSHRC DF/CGSD. Instructions and a link to the Award Activation Form will be provided when notified of the funding decision by […]
The Autism Scholars Award recognizes outstanding researchers working to establish novel treatment options and services for children with autism. Adding to Ontario’s scope of diagnosis and assessment, along with the quality of its treatment system, the award supports innovative ideas with the potential to positively impact the lives of families across Canada. This year’s recipient […]
Appeals & Academic Honesty Committee Graduate Students’ Biographical Statements Ryan Lee, Graduate Program in HumanitiesI am writing in interest for the position of Graduate Student Volunteer in the Appeals and Academic Honesty Committee. My name is Ryan Lee, currently heading into the second year of my PhD studies in Humanities. During my studies at York, […]
Two York University PhD students dedicated to the advancement of trailblazing research have been awarded 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. Valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years, this prestigious scholarship is presented by the Government of Canada to support doctoral students who are conducting world-class research. The scholarship recipients embody all of […]
York University Postdoctoral Fellows Mohammad Naderi and Vasily Panferov have been named among this year’s recipients of the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. Awarded by the Government of Canada, the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship is valued at $70,000 per year for two years, supporting postdoctoral researchers who will positively contribute to Canada’s social, economic and research-based growth. Following a highly competitive […]