Resources

Answers to questions frequently asked by students when applying for CIHR fellowships.

Common academic integrity errors and their moral/academic ramifications.

Tips for finding a fellowship that is right for you to apply to, obtaining strong reference letters and submitting a well-written fellowship application.

Tools for TAs on giving students feedback to improve their learning and performance.

Outlines strategies to start, facilitate and conclude discussions, how to deal with challenges that may arise and approaches to evaluating discussions as a TA.

A general overview for your NSERC application, including writing style, what to include and asking for reference letters.

List of websites outlining resources for students interested in applying for graduate funding.

Outlines steps for creating a grading rubric, defining learning outcomes and effectively evaluating group work in the sciences.

Presentation on external funding available to graduate students from a student and a reviewer’s perspective.

An overview of what to include in your NSERC application from the perspective of a NSERC Doctoral Graduate Fellow.

Tips for how to effectively facilitate online discussions for learning purposes, the advantages of doing so and the forums available for online discussion at McGill.

The basics of beginning to teach in a studio setting, including tools to outline the content and activities to use when teaching.

Specific tips on creating a successful application for a non-academic career, including information on what to include and how to structure your non-academic CV.

Outlines strategies to start, facilitate and conclude discussions, how to deal with challenges that may arise and approaches to evaluating discussions as a TA.