Since 2015, Graphos has partnered withÌýGraduate and Postdoctoral StudiesÌýto offer tailored fellowship writing support for Banting postdoctoral, Vanier doctoral, and Tomlinson doctoral awards.Ìý We happily note that nearly all successful candidates in these awards have participated in our workshop and/or review group.
Graphos+GPS "Building Your Online Presence" Workshop - Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
In an age of digital communication, it's more important than ever to have an online presence. In this workshop, we'll discuss how to reach different audiences online, including industry, peers, and journalists. You will learn which professional platforms and tools are available to you as researchers, and the strengths and shortcomings of each. You will also have the opportunity to draft texts that could be suitable for several of these platforms.
Complete this to attend the online workshop.
Graphos+Mitacs Accelerate Workshop - Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 - 11:30
Attend this online workshop to learn more about an exciting funding opportunity through Mitacs Accelerate and benefit from tips and strategies for writing a persuasive and effective funding application. Open to all levels and disciplines!
Complete this to attend the online workshop.
Graphos Fellowship Writing Webinar for Incoming MA and PhD Students - August 2025
Understanding how to prepare a compelling research narrative is key to producing a strong application.Ìý This 1.5-hour workshop is led by the Graphos GPS Fellowship Coordinator and will be followed by an optional 30-minute Q&A period.
| Agency | Date/Time | Registration Link |
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| Building an Online Presence as a Researcher (GPS) | Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Mirjam Guesgen,ÌýDr. Mirjam is an award-winning journalist, writing for outlets in Canada, the US, and abroad. |
Click to register |
| Tips and Strategies for Writing Your SSHRC-FRQSC ApplicationÌý | Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10:00-11:30 After the 1.5 h webinar, the facilitator will remain available for an optional Q&A period from 11:30-12:00.Ìý |
Complete the by July 31Ìý |
| Tips and Strategies for Writing Your CIHR – FRQSÌýApplicationÌý | Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 11:30-13:00 After the 1.5 h webinar, the facilitator will remain available for an optional Q&A period from 13:00-13:30.Ìý |
Complete the by July 31 |
| Tips and Strategies for Writing Your NSERC-FRQNTÌýApplication | Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 11:30-13:00 After the 1.5 h webinar, the facilitator will remain available for an optional Q&A period from 13:00-13:30.Ìý |
Complete the by July 31 |
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Graphos Tomlinson Writing Workshop (ongoing)
In 2020, we extended our fellowship writing support for applicants to the prestigiousÌýTomlinson Doctoral Fellowships. Based on the success of that initiative, we have continued to offer, with GPS, an Info Session each spring. The nextÌýTomlinson Fellowship Information SessionÌýwill take place onÌýThursday, May 15, 2025, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EST). Please fill out yourÌýÌýby Wednesday, May 14, 12:00 p.m (EST).
Graphos Banting and Vanier Review Groups (2015-2024)
Learning to offer and receive generous and constructive criticism are among the most important skills emerging scholars learn in graduate school.Ìý By reading peers’ drafts, you had an opportunity to think about how a piece of writing can go from good to great—what you learn from reading their works-in-progress will make you a better writer.Ìý Each review group consisted of applicants from related disciplines and was convened by an award recipient or an experienced writing specialist.
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Questions? Please send an email toÌýbantingvanier.gps [at] mcgill.ca
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