Internal Financial Support

Funding Support Packages

Full-time master’s students in funded graduate programs will receive graduate fellowship funding in accordance with the funded period length of the graduate program. Funded periods for a master’s program varies from 3 – 6 terms, depending on the program (consult the program regulations for details).

Full-time doctoral students in funded graduate programs will receive graduate fellowship funding in accordance with the funded period length of the graduate program. Funded period for a doctoral program is up to 4 years (12 terms), depending on the program (consult the program regulations for details).

Funding packages are posted to the student’s financial account (my.brocku.ca)  The funding items marked with an asterisked* are posted to the student’s account at the beginning of each term (September, January, May).  The other items are one time lump sum payments posted to the student’s financial account (my.brocku.ca) at the beginning of the relevant term (typically the entering term).  The Graduate Teaching Assistantship, is employment income, and is paid bi-weekly to the student’s personal bank account. Tuition and ancillary fees are posted to the student’s financial account (my.brocku.ca) at the beginning of each term (September, January, May) and deducted from the total graduate funding amount for the term.  The balance is issued to the graduate student in the form of a cheque. Graduate students are notified via email by Financial and Administrative Services when cheques are ready for pick-up.

Please note that students on an approved Leave of Absence or Inactive term are not eligible to receive University financial support. Eligible funding terms may commence again following an approved Leave of Absence or Inactive term.  

Brock University Graduate Fellowship  

Typical graduate fellowships are $7,000/year for those entering a funded master’s program (as of 2012/13). Graduate fellowships for full-time doctoral students are typically $12,000/year. Graduate fellowship funding will be adjusted if a student receives OGS or Tri-Council external scholarship funds.  In lieu of a graduate fellowship, you will receive a DGS Excellence Scholarship.

Brock University International Tuition Fellowship

The typical international tuition fellowship is $4500/year.  International tuition fellowships are awarded to full-time international students in funded programs, for the funded period length of the graduate program.  This fellowship will assist in discounting the international tuition fees.

Brock University Research Fellowship

Research fellowship funds may range up to $10,000 per year.  Research fellowship amounts vary and are specified by the graduate supervisor.  Research fellowship funds are research training stipends and as such are not counted as employment. Prospective graduate students should contact their potential graduate supervisor and Graduate Program Director to inquire whether they are eligible to receive a research fellowship. 

Faculty of Graduate Studies Research Fellowship

A Research Fellowship provided by the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a match to a committed faculty Research Fellowship.
 

Teaching / Research Assistantships

Graduate students who wish to accept contracts for on campus work (e.g. TA or RA hours) that are above 120 hours per term must first seek and obtain the approval of their Supervisor (if applicable) and their Graduate Program Director. The completed Request for Approval of Extra On-Campus Employment Hoursform is then submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for Dean of Graduate Studies approval.

Teaching Assistantships

The majority of our graduate student's are employed as Teaching Assistantships for 240 hrs/year, earning an average of $7190/year. The Graduate Student Teaching/Research Assistantship is arranged by the graduate student’s Graduate Program Director and can include Teaching Assistant, Marker-Grader, Course Coordinator and/or Lab Demonstrator duties. The Graduate Student Teaching Assistantship is employment and is therefore processed through the Human Resource contract system in accordance with the CUPE 4207 Collective Agreement. See www.brocku.ca/hr/labour/ for details. Students are paid bi-weekly via direct bank deposit for the duration specified in the contract. Graduate Student Teaching Assistantships are considered an integral component of graduate student training and experience for the majority of our graduate programs. This funding component is coordinated and determined by the graduate program.

Research Assistantships

A Research Assistantship is arranged through a contract of employment for a specified hourly wage, number of hours, period of time, and for specific work. The work outlined in the Research Assistantship contract is most often outside the scope of the graduate student’s own research. A Research Assistantship is employment and is therefore processed through the Human Resource contract system. Graduate students can undertake a contract research assistantship with their own supervisor or with another faculty member. A research assistantship could be undertaken in addition to the receipt of a research fellowship. Students are paid bi- weekly via direct bank deposit for the duration specified in the contract. The typical amount of a Research Assistant contract varies and is determined by the faculty researcher.

Full-time graduate students must monitor their hours of commitment from any employment work on campus so as to not to exceed an average of 10 hours per week over the course of the academic term. On-campus employment contracts are the responsibility of the graduate program and the Human Resources department of the University.

Other Employment Opportunities

Full-time graduate students must monitor their hours of commitment from any employment work on campus so as to not exceed an average of 10 hours per week over the course of the academic term.

On-campus employment contracts are the responsibility of the graduate program and the Human Resources department of the University.

https://careerservices.brocku.ca/

Dean of Graduate Studies Excellence Scholarships

Excellence Scholarships of $5500 are awarded to recipients of Tri-Council Scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) registered in funded programs. Excellence Scholarships of $3000 are awarded to recipients of OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarships) registered in funded programs. The Excellence Scholarships are awarded for each year that the external scholarship is held during the program’s defined funding period.

Note: CGS Doctoral Scholarship ($35,000) and Vanier Doctoral Scholarship ($50,000) recipients are not eligible to receive a Dean of Graduate Studies Excellence Scholarship.

Dean of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarship

Graduate Entrance Scholarships are offered by the Dean of Graduate Studies to qualified full-time incoming domestic master’s students. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will automatically assess the student file for entrance scholarship eligibility. Application by the student is not required. The entrance scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies.

International Entrance Bursary

The International Entrance bursary ($3000) is awarded to a limited number of full-time international master’s students who have accepted offers of admission to a funded graduate program. The students who are eligible to apply are notified of their eligibility via their offer of admission letter. The application deadline date for international master’s graduate students entering their program in the Spring (May) term must submit their application by April 1st; students entering in the Fall (September) term must submit their application by August 1st. Upon approval of your bursary, the funding support will be posted to your student financial account ($1500 in term 1 and $750 in each of terms 2 and 3). Please note, there is a limited amount of bursaries available per year.

International Entrance Bursary Application Form

OTHER INTERNAL FUNDING ITEMS

Spirit of Brock Medal

Applications are now being accepted for the Graduate Student Spirit of Brock medal to be awarded at Brock's Fall Convocation ceremony on October 16. The medal, presented by Brock's Board of Trustees, recognizes the academic excellence, leadership and community service of a graduating student from a master's or doctoral program. We invite faculty members to encourage students, who they feel best exemplify these qualities, to apply for the award through the Office of Student Awards and Financial Aid. Applications close on September 3.

Click here for more details about the award and a copy of the application form.