Canadian Government Doctoral Research Scholarships, Canada, 2014/15

Scholarship Description:

Canadian Government Doctoral Research Scholarships, Canada, 2014/15 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Each year, the government of Canada offers doctoral research scholarships for  international students. Scholarships are awarded for pursuing doctoral studies  at Québec university in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering  fields. The maximum annual value of the scholarship is $20 000. The scholarship  holder may also receive up to nine payments totaling $60 000 during the nine  sessions or 36 months. Only students who have been preselected by a Québec  university may apply for these scholarships. Applicants must consult the  deadlines of the universities for preselection. The deadline for submitting  complete files directly to the FRQNT is November 1st, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the natural  sciences, mathematics and engineering fields. Course Level:  Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral studies at Québec  university. Scholarship Provider: Government of  Canada Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility: Applicants must: -Meet all eligibility criteria  by the competition deadline on November 1st, 2013. -Have been preselected by  a Québec university by September 30th, 2013. -Not have obtained a merit  scholarship for international students from the Ministry of Education,  Recreation and Sports in Quebec or one of the Research Fund of Quebec. -Not  be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. -Not have submitted  an application for permanent residence under Canadian immigration laws.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students  except Canada can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The doctoral research scholarships  program for international students (DE) of the Research Fund of Quebec – Nature  and Technology (FRQNT) aims to stimulate international students’ interest in  beginning or pursuing doctoral studies in Québec and provide financial support  to leading international PhD candidates in the natural sciences, mathematics and  engineering fields.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships aretenable for nine  sessions or 36 months.

What does it cover? The maximum annual value of the doctoral  research scholarship for international students is $20 000. During the  eligibility period (nine sessions or 36 months), the scholarship holder may  receive up to nine payments totaling $60 000. Each payment of up to $6 667  covers a period of four months or one session.

Selection Criteria: Applications are evaluated according the  following criteria: -Applicant’s academic record -Applicant’s research  skills and relevant research experience -Quality and scientific interest of  the project and socioeconomic scope of the project, if applicable. -Social  involvement, leadership and communication skills

Notification: The board of directors of the Fund will announce  its decision electronically in late April, advising applicants directly via  their e-files. Each applicant will be informed of his/her ranking and may print  his/her announcement letter.

How to Apply: Only students who have been preselected by a Québec  university may apply to the competition. University representatives who  preselect applicants must fill out the applicant nomination form, which is  available on the extra net site of the Fund. The form must be submitted  electronically by September 30th, 2013, at 4 p.m. preselected applicants will  receive a personal identification number (PIN) and password and must then fill  out an e-form. These forms must be filled out and submitted electronically by  the competition deadline on November 1st, 2013, at midnight (Quebec  time), by post or e-mail at pbeee-at-frq.gouv.qc.ca.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants must consult the  deadlines of the universities for preselection. Applicant nomination form  must be submitted electronically by September 30th, 2013; at 4 p.m. Applicants  must send their complete files directly to the FRQNT by the competition deadline  on November 1st, 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

Canadian Government Doctoral Research Scholarships, Canada, 2014/15 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.