Writing personal statements for external funding opportunities in a research-based program (GradProSkills workshop)

This GradProSkills workshop is intended for current or future graduate students in research-based graduate programs, who are preparing a fall scholarship application to a federal or provincial government research agency.

Advance registration is required.

If you are a Concordia Undergraduate student and would like to participate in this workshop, fill in the undergrad registration form.

Whether you are applying for Tri-Agency or FRQ awards, you might be required to write statements highlighting your academic journey, research experience or personal background. In this workshop, participants will learn to craft compelling narratives that showcase their strengths and get insight into the nuances of effective storytelling, honing their abilities to articulate their motivations, achievements, and future aspirations; skills and strategies necessary to stand out in competitive funding.

Note: Students are ultimately still responsible for ensuring their own applications conform to the instructions and standards laid out on by each agency for the specific funding program(s) they select.