VERY IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS 2012-13 NSERC VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 2012-13 NSERC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2012-13 ONTARIO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 **Students planning to register in the mathematics graduate program in 2012-13 and who qualify to apply MUST apply for government scholarships in order to be considered for any university or departmental funding. Students exempt from applying are students who have secured NSERC funding in 2012-13.** **Students applying for both NSERC and OGS applications need only order one original official transcript. The original official transcript will be uploaded by Ida to the NSERC website and the hard copy will be included in the OGS application package.** ********************************************** NSERC VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2011 The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarship achievement in graduate studies. For more information, please visit http://www.vanier.gc.ca Students must be nominated by the department and the department will have a nomination quota, usually 2. Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated. If you wish to be considered, please contact the math graduate office and submit an application by the deadline as follows: Vanier website for eligibility requirements http://www.vanier.gc.ca/eng/eligibility-admissibilite.aspx , nomination http://www.vanier.gc.ca/eng/nomination_process-processus_de_mise_en_candidature.aspx and step-by step application instructions http://www.vanier.gc.ca/eng/nomination_process-processus_de_mise_en_candidature.aspx#researchnet_instructions ************************************************* NSERC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP DEPARTMENT DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2011 - citizenship restrictions: must be Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident - other eligibility requirements are listed at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-BelletSuperieures_eng.asp NSERC APPLICATION WORKSHOP for students (St. George campus): Friday, September 16, 10-12, in SS2135, 100 St. George St. (UTM Campus Workshop: Wed., Sept. 21, 10-12, William G. Davis Building, Room 3129; UTSC Campus Workshop: Thurs., Sept. 22, 1:10-3:00, New Council Chambers, Room AA160) NSERC Video Tutorial for Students: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Videos-Videos/SFTips_eng.asp Application is completed on-line: https://ebiz.nserc.ca/nserc_web/nserc_register_e.htm NSERC FAQ page: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/FAQ-FAQ_eng.asp Step by Step Application Instructions: http://www.nserc-crsng.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/Instructions/201/e.asp - Students must order official updated transcripts from any university they have attended in North America. Students can hand-deliver the sealed transcripts to the math graduate office by Wednesday, October 12, or request the transcript to be mailed directly to the unit by the deadline. - The Math University Designate who will upload the transcript(s) is Ida Bulat, ida@math.toronto.edu - Two reference reports on student are required. Referees will be sent notification regarding the request for a reference. They must complete their reports on-line and must do so by the October 12th deadline. ********************************************* ONTARIO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - ABSOLUTE deadline WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2011, final date by which all students must submit their complete OGS application to the department. After this date, the application will no longer be accessible on line by students (all printing of online applications must be done prior to this date as well). OGS APPLICATION WORKSHOP for STUDENTS (ST. GEORGE): FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011, 10:00 - 12:00 noon, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 2135, 100 St. George St. - https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRD1346626.html - no citizenship restriction - overall average of at least an A-, or the equivalent, on the last 20 one-term/semester courses for undergraduate applicants and beginning graduate students Years 1 and 2; overall A- average on all graduate courses completed for senior graduate students (Years 3 and beyond) Students must assemble the following documents and submit by the deadline listed above: 1. completed OGS application (all pages printed) 2. application checklist 3. two academic assessment reports 4. statement of interest (for master's students) or plan of study (for doctorate students) 5. list of significant academic accomplishments 6. list of scholarships or awards 7. official/original Canadian or US university transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable) 8. transcripts from foreign universities, other than the US, will be copied by the department 9. copy of student study permit for international students Unsuccessful OGS applications from domestic students will also be considered for Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships in Science and Technology in spring 2012. Students who have held 4 years of government scholarships and do not qualify to apply for an OGS can be considered for the QEII scholarship. These students should submit OGS paper applications by the October 19th deadline. Please do not hesitate to drop my the math graduate office if you have any questions. It is important that the deadlines listed above are met.
Please note that the deadline to submit a complete application to OTTAWA for an NSERC POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP is OCTOBER 15, 2011 All information is available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/PDF-BP_eng.asp Please also note that applicants apply directly to NSERC and not through the department. If I can be of any assistance, please let me know. Ida
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship Deadline has been posted by the Ministry. It is October 19th, 2011 and all material is available on-line at https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRD1346626.html All mathematics graduate students who qualify to apply MUST apply for the OGS in order to be considered for any university or departmental funding for the 2012-13 academic year. The more successful the department is in obtaining external funding, the more funds we will receive from the university to support students. Though still early, it is wise to start the process as soon as possible. The deadline is fixed and will not be extended. Thanks and I'll be e-mailing you again with reminders. Ida
The 2011-2012 OGS adjudication process is in its final stages. Once the OGS Board has provided its final approval, the results will be available to students online in the first week of May. Students are strongly encouraged to check their online status for the results as this is the fastest way. Letters will also be sent to students but at a later date. For students who applied on paper and don’t have a SIN, they can call the general inquiry line at 1-800-465-3957. What’s new this year for successful students is that they will have an online Confirmation of Acceptance available to them when they log in. In addition to this, successful students will only have until June 30, 2011 to confirm their acceptance. If they do not confirm by June 30, 2011, they will be considered as forfeiting their award. Students placed on a reversion list (wait list) will be contacted before December 2, 2011, if they are selected for an award. They should not call the university or the ministry for their rank as this will not be provided. Students who are unsuccessful are encouraged to apply again next year as each competition is unique and results can vary from year to year depending on the number of applicants.
MATH DEPT DEADLINE: Monday, May 16, 2011 Through the generous support of various donors, a number of endowments have been established at the School of Graduate Studies. Each year a number of internal awards are made available from these endowments to provide support to graduate students. This year, more than 15 endowed awards with various eligibility criteria and values are offered within the 2011-2012 SGS University-Wide Awards competition. Individual award descriptions and application forms can be found on the SGS website (http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/money/support/internal.htm). Complete applications must be received in the math graduate office by Monday, May 16th, 2011. The department will then forward the complete application to the School of Graduate Studies. If two or more apply for a given award, there will be an internal ranking first and then the applications will be forwarded. The School of Graduate Studies deadline is May 24. Please note that some of the University-Wide Awards are identified as OSOTF and are only open to eligible students who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. Applicants for these awards must demonstrate financial need by completing an OSOTF Financial Needs Assessment form to include with the application for each award to which they are applying. If you have any enquiries about the internal awards, please send them to Tara Lock at the following email address: university.awards@sgs.utoronto.ca. Students can now view awards-announcements on “Ulifeâ€: https://ulife.utoronto.ca/opportunities/list/type/award!!!!
The University has just announced the deadline for the Doctoral Completion
Award for 2011-2012 to be April 27. We have been informed that late
applications will not be considered.
In order to meet the university’s deadline, we have set the departmental
deadline to
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011, 12 noon
This deadline is for both the student and the supervisor.
*** All current PhD4 students who are expecting to register in 2011-12
will be required to submit an application if they wish to be considered
for departmental funding, including TA-ships, and instructorships. ***
The number of awards to be assigned is not known yet. The award has a
value of $10,000 plus a tuition fee waiver (domestic or international).
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE AWARD FOR BOTH STUDENT AND SUPERVISOR:
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STUDENT:
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DCA Student Application:
http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/Assets/SGS+Digital+Assets/current/Awards/2011-12+DCA+Application+Student+Page.pdf
Please also attach a C.V. (not more than 3 pages). The graduate office
will supply the required ROSI printout of transcript and a copy of the
last supervisory committee meeting report.
SUPERVISOR:
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DCS Supervisor’s Evaluation:
http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/Assets/SGS+Digital+Assets/current/Awards/2011-12+DCA+Application+Supervisor+Page.pdf
In addition, supervisors are required to help in the department’s
recommendation form (please see attached). Specifically, the following
parts of the form must be filled out by the supervisor (though they will
be edited later by the department):
1. Comments in support of the applicant’s academic merit and
quality of research.
2. Comments in support of the financial resources available to
support the applicant.
3. Comments in support of any unusual requirements of the
research that needed extended time or unforeseen events in
the research program that delayed its completion.
4. Overall comments in support of the applicant.
Hard copies of the application and recommendation form will be placed
in your mailboxes.
Tues, April 12th, 3-4pm. Fields Institute (222 College Street, Room 230). MITACS is a national research network funded by the federal and provincial government that connects Canadian researchers with companies and other organizations. Come learn about all of the program and funding opportunites provided by MITACS. There will also be sample case studies and a question and answer period.
Free pizza will be provided!
MITACS would like to inform you of two special funding opportunities for researchers in Ontario only: Graduate training schools/Networking events MITACS invites you to submit a proposal for an industrial graduate training school or networking event to be held in 2011. Eligible events should meet the following criteria: Training of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in an area of industrial need in any academic discipline Contribution and/or participation of Ontario™s industry 1 day to 2 weeks in length In an area of provincial importance (bioeconomy and clean technology, pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, information and computing technology, digital media, advanced health technologies, new and emerging sectors) For more information please click here. Applicants are invited to discuss their ideas prior to submitting a proposal by contacting programs@mitacs.ca. Proposals should be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the event and will be evaluated on an on-going basis. One-Year Enhanced MITACS Accelerate PhD Fellowships Enhanced MITACS Accelerate PhD Fellowships are being offered from MITACS. They are designed for PhD students enrolled at Ontario universities to undertake industrially focused research projects, while also developing professional skills. Valued at $40,000 over one year, this program will support PhD students pursuing collaborative research with an industrial partner, and also offer comprehensive training in professional skills through integrated specialized workshops and courses. MITACS will make up to 40 awards across Ontario universities. Each award is of a one-year duration and must commence no later than September 15th, 2011. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2011. MITACS Accelerate PhD Fellowships are open to all graduate students enrolled in a PhD program at an Ontario university. Eligible industry partners must be for-profit companies with operations in Ontario with the ability to have the fellowship holder spend time on-site for a portion of the year. The partner will contribute $15,000 in cash towards this award (payable to MITACS). The student must receive a minimum annual stipend of $30,000 with the balance of the award (up to $10,000) available to the supervisor to cover eligible research costs associated with the fellowship. Successful applicants will be offered four MITACS Step workshops focused on professional development over the course of the year. Course topics include project management, networking, presentation skills and communication skills. For additional information please contact accelerateplus@mitacs.ca or visit www.mitacs.ca/goto/acceleratephdfellowship Cordially, Gordana Krcevinac Director Fellowships & Institutional Grants Division
Postgraduate CASE Studentship "Q-tensor theory and liquid crystal displays" <https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/15169> Vacancy Reference: BK/11/007 STUDENTSHIP: EPSRC STANDARD STUDENTSHIP + �2000 per annum enhancement + College and University fees. Closing date for applications: 31 March 2011 Applications are invited for a postgraduate studentship, funded by EPSRC and Hewlett Packard Laboratories, to work on "Q-tensor theory and liquid crystal displays" with Professor Sir John Ball FRS from the Oxford Centre for Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (OxPDE), part of the Mathematical Institute, and Dr Christopher Newton from HP Labs in Bristol. The student will be based in OxPDE (http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/groups/oxpde/ ), but will regularly visit HP Labs (http://www.hpl.hp.com/bristol/ ). The studentship is available for a 1 October 2011 start and is subject to standard Doctoral Training Account rules for eligibility. Liquid crystals form an intermediate state of matter between isotropic liquids and crystalline solids, and as the working substance of many electronic displays are of immense technological importance. In the future displays are likely to be based on novel liquid crystal effects, such as bi- or multi-stability, in which there are two or more stable states which are optically distinct and which can be switched between electrically. The project concerns the analysis of the nonlinear partial differential equations of the Landau - de Gennes Q-tensor theory of nematic liquid crystals, and will build on the recent work done in Oxford on variational (and dynamic) tools for understanding the Q-tensor theory. This understanding will be developed to include the effect of applied electric fields, the existence and properties of stable configurations and how these depend on surface topography. The aim is to provide a sound theoretical underpinning that will guide the computational effort on new kinds of displays. The studentship is attached to the Queen's College, and accommodation will be available in the College for one year. The studentship covers a stipend of at least �15,590 per annum (which includes a �2,000 industrial enhancement), and College and University fees at the EU rate. The studentship is open to all EU citizens, but those from outside the UK are eligible for a fees-only award. The studentship falls outside the University's Gathered Field process. Applications should be made online at www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses and should include a CV, covering letter, three references and a transcript of your undergraduate degree. Alternatively, applications (and references signed over the seal) can be sent to Margaret Sloper at the Mathematical Institute using the University's application form for graduate study, which can be downloaded from the above link. Applications must arrive by the end of the day on 31 March 2011. Please quote the correct reference BK/11/007 in your covering letter. References can also be sent directly to Margaret (email graduate.studies@maths.ox.ac.uk) by the closing date. For further details of the projects, including the application process, please see www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies, or contact graduate.studies@maths.ox.ac.uk Oxford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emma Waters Project Manager OxMOS - New Frontiers in the Mathematics of Solids OxPDE - Oxford Centre for Nonlinear PDE Mathematical Institute 1st Floor Gibson Building Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6HA Tel: 01865-615117 Mailing Address: Mathematical Institute 24-29 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LB
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2010 Below are the details of the BMO Capital Markets Advanced Research Scholarship program.Please share this with any PhD level candidates in Mathematics, Finance, or similar, with a focus on any of the following topics; Advanced Pricing Theory, Advanced Risk Management techniques, Advanced Trading strategies relating to Derivative Markets, and Market microstructure and trade execution. About the Scholarship BMO Capital Markets is looking for applications for its annual Advanced Research Scholarship. The scholarship is funded by the Financial Products Group (FPG), and supported research topics will be those relevant to FPG activities. Research proposals are solicited on specific topics that include: * Advanced Pricing Theory * Advanced Risk Management techniques * Advanced Trading strategies relating to Derivative Markets * Market microstructure and trade execution Research proposals will be accepted from PhD level candidates in Mathematics, Finance, or similar. Students in their last year are also encouraged to apply; their scholarship will be pro-rated for the time they stay at the University. Researchers whose proposals are accepted will receive an honorarium. Researchers may additionally be asked to acknowledge FPG and possibly to present the finished paper at a conference or seminar organized by BMO. Each accepted proposal would receive an honorarium of CAD $20,000. Larger and more ambitious proposals that may take more than one year will also be considered. Proposal submissions should include: * 1-page summary proposal * Curriculum vitae * Relevant previous papers (web-links are acceptable) * Letters of reference from their thesis advisors Interviews will be conducted with all finalists. Successful applicants are encouraged to check the eligibility of their proposal for a matching IPS award at the NSERC website<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/IPS-BESII_eng.asp>. The application deadline is November 1, 2010. Applications should be submitted to: Dr. Dmitri Rubisov Director, Financial Products BMO Capital Markets 100 King Street West 3rd Floor Podium Toronto, ON, M5X 1H3 Electronic submissions are also accepted at dmitri.rubisov@bmo.com<mailto:dmitri.rubisov@bmo.com>. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.For more information about the Scholarship please visit our website: http://www.bmocm.com/aboutus/scholarship/default.aspx