Graduate students are supported by fellowships or employed as departmental teaching and research assistants. Applicants are automatically considered for any departmental and university funding we have to offer. However, the applicant's file must be complete (with all supporting documents) and be received in our office by the January 15th deadline. This funding (Recruitment Fellowships, Teaching Assistantships, etc.) are allocated at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee. A decision will be communicated to the applicant in the form of a letter which will be included as part of the acceptance package.
Research assistantships are also available. As professors are responsible for choosing their research assistants, it is in your best interest to distribute your curriculum vitae to their mailboxes shortly after you arrive. If you are interesting in applying for a research assistantship, please ensure that we have an updated curriculum vitae which includes your research experience and education.
The department also communicates directly with students via electronic mail about new fellowship and scholarship opportunities. For more information on fellowships and student aid, we encourage you to consult the following website at the following address: http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/students/fellowships/. Below is an excerpt of available funding that McGill has to offer.
- Tomlinson Fellowships Recruitment fellowships for Master's in the Faculty of Science, Doctoral and Postdoctoral research in any discipline
- Fall Competitions Fellowships Information for students to apply to the Canadian and Quebec councils and McGill internal competitions
- Graduate Fellowships and Awards Calendar (Adobe Acrobat PDF format) A catalog of internal and external funding opportunities for graduate students and postdoctorates
- SPIN Database by InfoEd International A searchable database of funding sources for faculty, postdocs and students
- Alma Mater Student Travel Grants Grants for graduate students to make presentations at conferences
- Student Aid - Loans and Bursaries The Student Aid Office provides need-based financial assistance and helps with obtaining government aid.
- Post Award Information for Graduate Students and Postdoctorates Guidelines and forms for external fellowships administered through McGill