| SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships | SSHRC Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarships | SSHRC Master's Canada Graduate Scholarships | Ontario Graduate Scholarships | |
| Value | $20,000 per year | $35,000 per year | $17,500 for one year | $5000 per term ($15,000 for 3 terms) |
| Level of study | PhD only | PhD only | MA only | MA and PhD |
| Current level of applicant | last year of MA to doctoral | last year of MA or first year of PhD | 4th year undergraduate or 1st year of two-year MA | 4th year undergraduate to doctoral |
| Plan of study/work plan | required of all applicants | required of all applicants | required of all applicants | required of PhD applicants only |
| Statement of interest | not applicable | not applicable | not applicable | required of all BA and MA applicants |
| Department ranking? | Yes | Yes | No (but Department completes appraisal form) | Yes |
| University screening? | Yes (McMaster quota approx. 50) | Yes (same as SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships) | Yes (McMaster quota approx. 21) | No |
| Minimum tenure | 12 months | 36 months | 12 months | 2 consecutive terms |
| Maximum tenure | 48 months | 36 months | 12 months | 3 consecutive terms (can reapply) |
| Tenure in 5th PhD year? | No | No | not applicable | Yes (but maximum 4 years government funding) |
| Visa applicants? | No | No | No | Yes |
Last Modified: 16 September 2009