McGill.CA / Neotropical Environment Option

Funding

STRI-McGill-NEO (SMN) fellowships

The SMN fellowship is a contribution of STRI aimed at attracting and retaining the best possible students in NEO. There are no citizenship restrictions. The maximum scholarship is US$10,000. Students who are awarded this fellowship will be given a lesser amount if they also receive another major fellowhip (FCR, NSERC, McGill Major, OAS, Fullbright, etc.).

Priority will be given to NEO students whose main research supervisor is a STRI scientist.

Selection criteria

  • Academic excellence
  • Research ability and potential
  • Career projection and interest in Latin America and the Environment
  • Quality of the supervisory environment.

Evaluation is based on:

  • transcripts;
  • publications and letters of reference;
  • a statement requested from all eligible NEO candidates (see NEO application form);
  • a statement requested from the main supervisor for admission in NEO.
  • The members of the Coordination Committee will not rank their own candidates.

McGill Fellowships & External Awards

McGill offers several fellowships and scholarships to its graduate students. Prospective PhD students as well as students applying to a Master's degree in the Faculty of Science may apply for the Tomlinson Fellowship prior to being accepted into the NEO program. Students already registered at McGill can apply for McGill Majors (fellowships). All information concerning financial support is available from the McGill Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website or from the graduate coordinators in each department. As an example, many departments have “top-up” awards for incoming students who already have major fellowships, such as NSERC, FQRNT, SENACYT, and CONACYT.

McGill Graduate Mobility Award
The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience.
https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/travel/grad-mobility-award

External Awards

  • OPEC Fund
    The OPEC Fund Scholarship Award supports outstanding young individuals from developing countries so that they are able to pursue graduate studies in a development-related field.
  • WWF-Russell E. Train Fellowships
    Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation and related fields. Each year, WWF (World Wildlife Fund) supports committed conservation leaders and scientists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and research.
  • IPCC Scholarship Program - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 
    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. The Scholarship Program provides scholarships for PhD students from developing countries for research that advances the understanding of the scientific basis of risks of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.

  • OAS Scholarship and Training Programs - The Organization of American States
    The OAS Scholarship and Training Programs within the Department of Human Development Education and Employment of the Executive Secretariat for Integral Development offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate-level studies, short-term professional training courses and innovative online training opportunities for citizens/permanent residents of the OAS Member States.

Teaching Assistantships

Within the period of January through April, teaching assistantships (TAs) of 180 hours are available to NEO graduate students in the context of the Panama Field Study Semester. When at McGill, NEO students are also eligible for Departmental teaching assistantships. NEO students should therefore contact their department to inquire about TA opportunities.

Funding from Latin American countries

Many countries have national funding agencies that provide support for graduate students to attend foreign institutions. Students in the NEO program have received support from:

Additional potential sources of funding

The Organization of American States offers the Academic Studies Program (former PRA) fellowships, available to citizens from all American countries. Applicants must apply in their country of origin.

In addition, we would like to attract the attention of Latin American students to the International Foundation for Science.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

To support research that meets the priorities of developing countries, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) offers awards to Canadians or permanent residents of Canada and Developing Countries Nationals.

Government of Canada International Scholarship Programs

Visit Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) to learn more about opportunities for study and research in Canada and Canadian Scholarships for Non-Canadians.

International Council for Canadian studies

For more information visit: International Council for Canadians Studies

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