Welcome to the November issue of GradProspect, the newsletter for prospective students on ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ’s graduate programs. This month we focus on an essential part of the application for many thesis-required master's and doctoral programs: finding and reaching out to a potential supervisor.
We also have a video Q&A with Professor Alice Te Punga Somerville who provides advice for Indigenous grad school applicants. Plus, we get some funding and budgeting advice fromÌýour current grad school students,Ìýinvite you to join our faculty focused sessions and get the latest news from across campus!Ìý
Finding and reaching out to a potential supervisor
If you’re applying to a thesis-requiredÌýmaster’s or a doctoral program, you may have to identify a prospective supervisor prior to applying for admission. Finding and reaching out to a potential supervisor can be a challenging part of the application process and we often receive questions about this. Here we've compiled our advice and some resources to help you find and secure a supervisor.
Read our top tips for finding and reaching out to supervisors and watch advice below from Professor Christoper Rea andÌýProfessor Michael Hunt.Ìý
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Learn more about putting together your application to ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà in our Application & Admission section and download our Application Guide.Ìý
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UpcomingÌýinfo sessions
We have a range of great info sessions coming up featuring faculty, staff and students from across ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ.ÌýBelow is just aÌýselection,Ìýsee the full list of upcoming info sessions on our info sessions page.Ìý
Faculty-focused sessionsÌý
Professional Programs Info Session from Faculty of Land and Food SystemsÌý
November 20Ìýat 2 PM (Zoom)
Join this webinar to hear directly from faculty members about career pathways, professional development in industry, and admissions criteria for the LFS professional masters and graduate certificate programs. RSVP.
Faculty of Arts Info Session
November 21 at 10ÌýAMÌýÌý(Zoom)
In this session, we’ll hear about some of the latest research and initiatives happening across ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Arts as well as highlight some of the more than 80 graduate program options. We'll also be focusing on how to apply and sharing application advice.ÌýÌýRSVP.
Faculty of Science Info SessionÌý
November 22Ìýat 10 AM (Zoom)
Join host Dr. Curtis Suttle (Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies), faculty members, and graduate students to learn about the exciting research happening across the Faculty. Plus hear their advice on making your application as strong as possible. RSVP.
Faculty of Applied ScienceÌýInfo SessionÌýÌý
November 29 at 12 PM (Zoom)
In this online session faculty members and graduate students will be talking about the exciting research that’s happening and what it’s like to be a graduate student within Applied Science.ÌýHosted by Professor Davide Elmo, Associate Dean, Education and Professional Development this session will be useful whether you are thinking about graduate school, working on your application or have already applied. RSVP.
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General sessions
Applying to grad school at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃÌýÌý
November 10Ìýat 10ÌýAM (LinkedIn and Zoom)
In this session, we’ll break down the graduate school application at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ. Explaining the process, key application elements and we provide some tips on strengthening your application. RSVP.
Applying to course-based and professional programsÌý
November 22Ìýat 5ÌýPM (LinkedIn and Zoom)
At ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà we have approximately 100 different course-based and professional programs. These programs typically have a set program length, are cohort-based, and as the name suggests involve working through set course curricula.ÌýIn this webinar we focus on applying to course-based programs and provide advice on making your application as strong as possible. RSVP.
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Advice for Indigenous grad school applicants
Q&A with Professor Te Punga Somerville
In this Q&AÌýProfessor AliceÌýTe Punga SomervilleÌýprovides advice on several essential aspects of the graduate school application from an Indigenous applicant perspective. These include considering key factors for graduate studies, securing strong references, writing a compelling statementÌýof interest, finding the right supervisor, understanding the supervisor's importanceÌýand achieving success in graduate school.
For additionalÌýinformation be sure to visit our Indigenous Students page.Ìý
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Blog —ÌýTips for budgeting and saving money in Vancouver
If you are applying to grad school or starting soon, you'll know there is a lot to consider to prepare yourself for the transition! Planning for graduate school can challenging as there is no single blueprint for success. However, one step you can prepare for, no matter your discipline, is having a good financial plan and budget. Here are some tips for budgeting and making your dollars and cents stretch further from current ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà grad student Phoebe Lee.Ìý ÌýRead the blog.Ìý
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Ask an ambassador — FundingÌý
Funding is often top of mind when planning graduate study. This month our ambassadors provide insight into some of the funding opportunities at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ.
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Latest graduate community news
This month we hear about the impact of the research being conducted by three current ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà grad students in the field of mental health. We learn about how ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà researchers have made a major development breakthrough in ‘robot skin,’Ìýand get some tips and advice on navigating your professional development as a grad student. Read more.Ìý
Research projects, programs, and supervisors recruiting studentsÌý
Visit our research projects page to review open research projects and faculty recruiting students. Below is a selection of projects and programs actively recruiting.Ìý
- Funded MASc Positions in Sensing, Control, and Data-assimilation for Smart Buildings
- Funded PhD Positions in Sensing, Control, and Data-assimilation for Smart Buildings
- Funded MASc Position in data-driven design for additive manufacturing
- French Graduate Programs Accepting Applications
- Hispanic Graduate Programs Accepting Applications
- MSc student opportunity in Nutritional Epidemiology for Population Health Program (Big Data)
- Graduate Student: Single-Particle Imaging of Lipid Nanoparticles
- Graduate Student: Oligotherapeutics Imaging
- Graduate Student: Single-Molecule Biophysics
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Download our ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Application Guide
Our 37-page guide works to demystify the graduate application process and provide some practical advice to help make your application as strong as possible, whichever program or university you're applying to.Ìý Download.Ìý