The historical links between 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and the University of Glasgow go back to 1756, when 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ founder, James 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, was a student at the University of Glasgow. Over the years, the connections between the universities have been strengthened through a shared commitment to the internationalization of education, expressed through a host of research collaborations and student exchanges.
In recognition of this historic partnership, and the Glasgow Honorary Doctorate given to the former 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Suzanne Fortier, in 2015, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ will support the short-term mobility of PhD students and postdocs in any discipline seeking to initiate or strengthen research ties with the University of Glasgow.
Value
91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ will cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to travel and accommodation, up to a maximum of $5,000Ìýfor 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ PhD students or postdocs selected under this program.ÌýÌý
Deadline
TBC; please contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca should you require any information.Ìý
Eligibility
All registered PhD students and postdocs in any discipline at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ are eligible to apply for the travel award to the University of Glasgow.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
- A one-page statement of purpose indicating how the award would support their research and the length of time they wish to spend at the University of Glasgow. The letter must also indicate the faculty members at the University of Glasgow that they plan to work with during their stay;
- CV of the applicant;
- One letter of support/recommendation from a 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ supervisor;
- One letter of support/recommendation from a University of Glasgow supervisor;Ìý
- A budget for the activity:
- The budget must indicate how the remaining 50%Ìýof travel and accommodation fees will be covered.
- PhD students may be eligible for the Graduate Mobility Award as well.Ìý
- Additional documents:
- Screenshot of Travel Registry (if not yet available, one must be submitted before payment can be released). Instructions on howÌýto complete the travel registry areÌýavailable and .Ìý
- Certificate of completion of pre-departure orientation (if not yet available, one must be submitted before payment can be released).
Applications must be submitted to fundingapplications.gps [at] mcgill.caÌýby the deadline.
Selection Process
91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ will conduct an internal selection process to identify the most appropriate candidates for this award.
Any questions should be directed to graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.
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