Since 2015, Graphos has partnered with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to offer tailored fellowship writing support for Banting postdoctoral, Vanier doctoral, and Tomlinson doctoral awards. We happily note that nearly all successful candidates in these awards have participated in our workshop and/or review group.
Graphos Fellowship Writing Webinar for Incoming MA and PhD Students - NEW THIS SUMMER!
Understanding how to prepare a compelling research narrative is key to producing a strong application. This 1.5-hour workshop is led by the Graphos GPS Fellowship Coordinator and will be followed by an optional 30-minute Q&A period.
| Agency | Date/Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tips and Strategies for Writing Your SSHRC-FRQSC Application | Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10:00-11:30 After the 1.5 h webinar, the facilitator will remain available for an optional Q&A period from 11:30-12:00. |
Complete the SSHRC-FRQSC registration form by July 31 |
| Tips and Strategies for Writing Your CIHR – FRQS Application | Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 11:30-13:00 After the 1.5 h webinar, the facilitator will remain available for an optional Q&A period from 13:00-13:30. |
Complete the CIHR-FRQS registration form by July 31 |
| Tips and Strategies for Writing Your NSERC-FRQNT Application | Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 11:30-13:00 After the 1.5 h webinar, the facilitator will remain available for an optional Q&A period from 13:00-13:30. |
Complete the NSERC-FRQNT registration form by July 31 |
Graphos Tomlinson Writing Workshop (ongoing)
In 2020, we extended our fellowship writing support for applicants to the prestigious Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowships. Based on the success of that initiative, we have continued to offer, with GPS, an Info Session each spring. The next Tomlinson Fellowship Information Session will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EST). Please fill out your registration by Wednesday, May 14, 12:00 p.m (EST).
Graphos Banting and Vanier Review Groups (2015-2024)
Learning to offer and receive generous and constructive criticism are among the most important skills emerging scholars learn in graduate school. By reading peers’ drafts, you had an opportunity to think about how a piece of writing can go from good to great—what you learn from reading their works-in-progress will make you a better writer. Each review group consisted of applicants from related disciplines and was convened by an award recipient or an experienced writing specialist.
Questions? Please send an email to bantingvanier.gps [at] mcgill.ca
