Minimum funding for MSc and PhD in Pharmacy students
The School of PharmacyÌýguarantees a minimum amount of financial support to eligible full-time graduate students in our MSc and PhDÌýprograms that is equal to orÌýgreater than theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ minimum funding amounts; fundingÌýamounts are noted in theÌýoffer of admission. This funding is used first to cover the cost of tuition and fees; any amount remaining is reimbursed to the student and can be used toward living expenses. Students should reasonably expect to have additional sources of funding beyond what is provided by the university, school, or supervisor, to support the total cost associated with the pursuit of higher education.ÌýÌý
To remain eligible for this funding, students must:
- maintainÌýfull time registration in theÌýMSc in Pharmacy or PhD in Pharmacy program.
- be in good academic standing in their program.
- be withinÌýprogram time limits.
- be without alternate funding sourcesÌýsuch as graduate scholarships, internships, or internationalÌýstudent sponsorship.Ìý
Typical sources of funding
Graduate Research Studentship
A significant portion of funding for eligible MSc and PhD in PharmacyÌýstudentsÌýis providedÌýby the researchÌýsupervisor(s),Ìýfrom the supervisor's research funding, in the form of aÌýGraduate Research Studentship (GRS).
The GRS amount is calculated on a term-by-term basisÌýand is determined byÌýthe number of TA units held in a given term. GRS funding is arranged by theÌýdepartment and paidÌýthrough Quest, normally at the beginning of each term.Ìý
Science Graduate Award
The Science GraduateÌýAward (SGA) provides support to eligible graduate students in the faculty of Science, subject to the terms of the award.Ìý
The SGA is part of the overall funding provided to graduate studentsÌýand is intended to offset the GRSÌýamountsÌýrequired fromÌýsupervisors, to encourage greater capacity for graduate students, andÌýto encourage students and supervisors to work together to ensure timely completion of their programs. The SGA is paid through Quest, normally in the first month of the term.ÌýÌý
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
The School of Pharmacy guarantees teaching assistantship (TA) positions to eligible full-time graduate students as part of their overall funding package, in accordance withÌýuniversity regulations, and with federal and provincial regulations.Ìý
TA funding offsets the Graduate Research Studentship (GRS) required by the supervisor. TAs are paid monthly for the duration of the appointment.
For more information, visit the Pharmacy teaching assistantships webpage.
Other sources of funding
Graduate scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for major scholarship funding through agencies such asÌýNSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, OGS,Ìýetc.Ìý
Students who secure such funding normally receive more funding than the posted guaranteed minimums, and are more successful in securing further scholarships and awardsÌýas such awards greatly enhance their CV.Ìý Graduate scholarship fundingÌýalso helps to offset the GRS amount required by the supervisor.Ìý
Details onÌýscholarships administered through À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ are found within theÌýgraduate funding and awards database.
Graduate ResearchÌýAssistantship
A Graduate Research AssistantshipÌý(GRA) is a paid position wherebyÌýstudents are employees of a faculty research supervisor. RAs are sometimes offered in placeÌýof TAs at the discretion of the faculty supervisor, offset the GRS funding amounts required by supervisors, and are paid on a monthly basis. As with TAships, RAships are subject to taxes and other federal and provincial deductions.
Internships
Students who are interested in partnering with organizations can find out more information about internships at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Pharmacy by visiting our internship web page.
Information for international students
The minimum funding levels for international MSc and PhD students are the same as they are for domestic MSc and PhD students.ÌýÌý
In addition to the minimum funding that is provided to all eligible students who are admitted to MSc and PhD programs in Pharmacy:
- Eligible international MSc students are automatically considered for the International Master's Award of Excellence (IMAE)
- One award is available per fiscal year.
- Eligible international PhD students receive the International Doctoral Student Award (IDSA)
All awards are subject to their respective terms of reference.Ìý