The Faculty of Graduate Studies will award a maximum of six (6) thesis prizes for exceptional theses defended in a given year (i.e., calendar year January 1 to December 31). Normally three (3) of these will be awarded for Master’s theses and three (3) for Doctoral dissertations. Normally a decision of the examining committee to […]
Master’s General Requirements Types of Theses Thesis Proposals Research Ethics Copyright Organization & Technical Requirements Technical Requirements Oral Examination Master’s Thesis Exam Committees Scheduling of Master’s Thesis Oral Exams Master’s Thesis Oral Exam Evaluation Guidelines and Reporting of Results Exam Committee Roles and Responsibilities Final Submission How to Submit Step by Step Instructions Uploading Files […]
Forms for Research Ethics approval and for Thesis and Dissertations are available on the FGS Forms page.
This guide is designed to support graduate students in developing successful scholarship applications. It is divided into three parts: before you start; putting together an application; tips and other resources. Please also consult: Guide for Writing Reference Letters for Scholarship Applications Before You Start Before you start putting together an application, consider a few things: […]
Applying for scholarships and awards is an important part of academic and professional development for many graduate students. Reference letters are often a critical component of a successful scholarship application. In order to write a strong, supportive, and effective letter, it is recommended that the letter writer: Review the evaluation criteria; Read the applicant’s draft […]
CUPE 3903 Unit 1 Ph.D. Completion Fund The CUPE 3903 Ph.D. Completion Fund supports eligible doctoral students in their final term of full-time study. Eligible applicants How to Apply Eligible students are invited to apply during the following periods: Allocated funds are posted to the student account of each successful applicant after adjudication in each […]
Overview The Research Cost Fund (RCF) assists with the costs directly connected to research undertaken by registered full-time York graduate students who are or have been members of CUPE 3903 within their current program of study. Applications are reviewed and allocations are determined by a four–person committee, consisting of: One full-time faculty member selected by the […]
Overview In recognition of the importance of research dissemination to the academic development of graduate students, the Graduate Development Fund (GDF) supports costs related to the dissemination of scholarly or creative work. NOTE: Due to the travel restrictions currently in place, this cycle of GDF will support expenses related to research dissemination. Eligible expenses include […]
Update November 2022:Please note that the Fieldwork Cost Fund program is no longer accepting applications. For support for fieldwork and other direct research expenses, please review the Academic Excellence Fund program. If you have an approved notice of award for Fieldwork Cost Fund from 2021 :We strongly advise you to review the current restrictions on […]
The following funding sources are available to eligible York graduate students: Academic Excellence Fund Offered to subsidize provides funds for research and scholarly activities carried out by graduate students. Research Cost Fund Assists with the costs directly connected to research undertaken by registered full-time York graduate students who are or have been members of CUPE […]