NSERC PGS D Competition Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the University of Manitoba internal deadline for the NSERC PGS/CGS D Competition? A: The Faculty of Graduate Studies has two deadlines for the NSERC PGS/CGS D competition; October 15, 2013 is the deadline to submit original transcripts in sealed envelopes to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and October 21, 2013 is the deadline to submit your application electronically. It should be noted that your application must be complete, your transcripts uploaded and two references provided before you can submit your application. Please note that some departments have set their own internal deadline to review applications prior to submission. Please check with your department office to see if they have an earlier deadline.

Q: Who is responsible for uploading transcripts? Do I need original transcripts? A: The Awards Officer in FGS is responsible for uploading transcripts. Please use email address Tracy.Sobotkiewicz@umanitoba.ca in the appropriate space on the NSERC application. It should be noted that you must provide original transcripts from all institutions attended for your NSERC application. These transcripts must be submitted to Tracy Sobotkiewicz at 500 University Centre by October 15, 2013 to ensure that the transcripts are uploaded so that you can submit your application by October 21, 2013.

Q: Where should my referees send their letters of reference? A: Referees must submit their letter of reference online. There is a space on the NSERC application form to indicate your referees and their email address. Completing this portion of the NSERC application will result in an email being sent to your referees along with a link to enable them to provide their reference for you. Please be sure to let your referees know that their reference should be completed well before our October 21, 2013 deadline, as the references must be submitted prior to your electronic submission.

Q: When I submit the application, am I submitting it directly to NSERC? A: Your application may be submitted directly to NSERC or through a university as per your current student status. Please see the NSERC program information: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/BellandPostgrad-Bellet...

Q: I have questions about the NSERC competition and the application process. Where can I get assistance with my questions? A: NSERC has a very helpful online video tutorial. You may find that many of your questions are answered by viewing this video. The tutorial can be found at the following link: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Tutorial-Tutoriel/Tutorial- Tutoriel_eng.asp If you review the tutorial and still have questions, contact Tracy Sobotkiewicz at Tracy.Sobotkiewicz@umanitoba.ca.

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