September 15, 2006 Source: :
http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2006/09-15-2006.html Students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at SMU Win Major Grants from SSHRC The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada announced this morning that 12 students from Saint Mary’s University will receive major grants that will support their research at the graduate level of study. Students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research have received $360,000.00 in total from this well known research organization. Student winners include: Julielynne Anderson, Marlene Keeton, Angela Langille and Leah McMillan, Andrew Crosby, Christopher Dawson, Thomas Haliburton, Krista Hopper, Jordan Wynne, William Tait, Marisha Caswell, and Olubunmi Oyinsan. SSHRC was proud to unveil its $99 million investment in master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships and scholarships for Canadians this morning in Ottawa. "All Canadians stand to gain from this federal investment in advanced training for over 2,000 first-class Canadian graduate students and postdoctoral fellows," says Stan Shapson, interim president of SSHRC. "These award winners will become key players in Canada’s knowledge economy—as leaders, innovators and researchers in business, the professions, politics, education, and many other fields." The investment supports 1,198 master’s students, 963 doctoral students and 125 postdoctoral fellows. The award holders, who come from every province and territory, won out over thousands of other applicants. They are among the country’s top students in the arts, business, and social sciences. As they pursue their degrees, the master’s and doctoral award winners will be honing research skills in key areas of knowledge—from health policy to international trade, from urban violence to sustainability. The postdoctoral fellowships will support new PhD graduates at a key stage in their careers as they prepare to enter university teaching, research, and other professions. "Research is a vital part of a university education," adds Dr. Shapson. "SSHRC’s support will enable these outstanding students and scholars to build the knowledge to better understand Canada’s most pressing economic, political, social and cultural issues. This support also helps to maintain Canada’s international reputation as a nation committed to excellence." All SSHRC scholarship and fellowship recipients are chosen by independent juries of expert researchers who reward only the highest standards of academic achievement. Visit the SSHRC website (www.sshrc.ca) for a list of successful candidates. SSHRC is an independent federal government agency that funds university-based research and graduate training through national peer-reviewed competitions. SSHRC also partners with public and private sector organizations to focus research and aid the development of better policies and practices in key areas of Canada’s social, cultural and economic life. Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. -30- For More Information: Paul Fitzgerald
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