Internal + Donor Funded Awards

Terms of Reference

1. The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology Dean's Fund Graduate Fellowship (FCAT-GF) is a merit-based award.
2. To be eligible to hold a Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology Dean's Fund Graduate Fellowship, a student must be registered as a full-time, regular (not "on leave" or "part-time") student, and should normally have a first class (>3.5) grade point average. However, good standing in research ability may outweigh the grade point average criterion. A student may not be recommended for a FCAT-GF while carrying a deferred grade.
3. Each school will advise applicants of the criteria of academic merit, based on grades, research ability and progress.
4. Recipients of the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology Dean's Fund Graduate Fellowship may accept scholarship support from other sources, but the total value of the support (external scholarships, internal scholarships and research assistantships) should not exceed $60,000 per year (effective Fall 2021).
5. There is no restriction on FCAT-GF recipients receiving income for other work during the tenure of the FCAT-GF, except as noted in Point 4. Recipients should be aware that some external awards may restrict students from holding a FCAT-GF at the same time as the external award.
6. Students will normally be eligible to receive FCAT-GF support during the first nine (9) semesters of a Master's program and during the first fifteen (15) semesters of a PhD program. (Where a student transfers from a Master's program directly into a PhD program, the first term registered in the PhD program will be used to determine eligibility.)
7. Applicants may apply for and be recommended for one semester of support in each academic year (commencing in the Fall academic term).
8. Awards are made by the Senate Awards Adjudication Committee on the recommendation of each School’s Graduate Program Committee.
9. Application is made on the Graduate Award Application System and MUST include all post-secondary transcripts. 

Revised: June 2016

Terms of Reference:

1. Intent: this award is intended to recruit outstanding applicants to master’s and PhD programs by offering a multi-year award.
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment: 
   1. valued between $1,000 - $8,000 (annual max per year is 24K) 
   2. held for a maximum of 2 (master’s) or 4 (PhD) years.
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must:
   1. be entering as a full-time graduate student in a master’s or PhD program. 
   2. have a minimum CGPA of 3.00
   3. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, the successful candidate must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award.
4. Evaluation criteria: academic units may add additional eligibility and evaluation criteria for their program, provided all additional criteria are approved by Graduate Studies and communicated/published to students. Generally, awards are granted based on:
   1. the extent to which the student has made excellent progress
   2. demonstrated academic excellence
   3. research and/or scholarly output and leadership
5. Restrictions specific to this award: Restrictions are detailed in the GDES Guidelines 
   1. Students offered a major entrance award (eg., Simons Foundation Scholarship, Indigenous Entrance Award etc...) and a GDES must decline the lower value award. 
   2. GDES funding will be adjusted when a student receives a Tri-agency award (CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC).
   3. Some admission funding sources cannot be deferred; students must discuss options with their academic unit.
   4. Some funding sources cannot be transferred to a new or different program; students must discuss options with their academic unit
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding.
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook. 
7. Application and adjudication: students do not apply; they are nominated for this award. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Academic Unit’s Graduate Program Chair or Awards Committee. 

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. Intent: this award is intended to recruit and support students in master’s and PhD programs. 
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment: 
   1. valued at $3,500 or $7,000 per term (annual max $21,000). 
   2. Academic units may use award values between $1,000 - $7,000, provided their principles and criteria are approved by Graduate Studies and appropriately communicated/published to students.
   3. held in 1 term 
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must:
   1. hold this award within the first 9 terms (master’s) or 15 terms (PhD). Students who transfer from a master’s to a PhD program without completing the master’s program are eligible to hold this award within the first 15 terms from the PhD start date
   2. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, the student must be taking at least six credits to be eligible
   3. have a minimum CGPA of 3.00
   4. have any other status than unsatisfactory in most recent progress report. If satisfactory with concerns, a clear plan must be outlined.
4. Evaluation criteria: academic units may add additional eligibility and evaluation criteria for their program, provided all additional criteria are approved by Graduate Studies and communicated/published to students. Generally, awards are granted based on: 
   1. the extent to which the student has made excellent progress
   2. demonstrated academic excellence
   3. research and/or scholarly output and leadership
5. Restrictions specific to this award: Award values and maximums may depend on academic unit approval and budgetary restrictions. Some admission funding sources cannot be deferred; students must discuss options with their academic unit.
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding. 
   
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
   3. Generally, awards are not paid retroactively once a new term starts.
      
7. Application and adjudication: students can apply or be nominated for this award, depending on unit processes. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Academic Unit’s Graduate Program Chair or Awards Committee.

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. Intent: this award supports the travel and/or research component of the student’s graduate degree.
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment: 
   1. valued between $200 - $7,000 depending on the expenses being submitted, academic unit approval and budgetary restrictions 
   2. held in 1 term
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must: 
   1. hold this award within the first 9 terms (master’s) or 15 terms (PhD). Students who transfer from a master’s to a PhD program without completing the master’s program are eligible to hold this award within the first 15 terms from the PhD start date.
   2. have a minimum CGPA of 3.00
   3. be a full-time graduate student in a master’s or PhD program; students cannot hold this award while on a co-op or practicum term
4. Evaluation criteria: academic units may add additional eligibility and evaluation criteria for their program, provided all additional criteria are approved by Graduate Studies and communicated/published to students. Generally, awards are granted based on: 
   1. the extent to which the student has made excellent progress
   2. demonstrated academic excellence
   3. research and/or scholarly output and leadership
5. Restrictions specific to this award: students cannot hold the Indigenous Travel award and this award to cover the same expense.
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding. 
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
7. Application and adjudication: students can apply or be nominated for this award, depending on unit processes. The application must include a reference by the student’s supervisor and an outline of expenses. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Academic Unit’s Graduate Program Chair or Awards Committee.

Eligible Expenses

1. Examples of ELIGIBLE travel expenses include travel for research purposes, travel to present at or attend a conference, workshop or seminar related to research. 
2. Examples of ELIGIBLE research related expenses include direct costs of doing research such as interpretation services, paid data sets, computers/laptops, reasonable computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, microphones), art supplies. This award may also be used to reward research excellence.
   
3. Examples of expenses NOT eligible include travel to practicums, co-ops, internships, job fairs or interviews, business or first class travel, course related travel or supplies (such as textbooks or journals).

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. Intent: this award is intended to recruit and support incoming Canadian Indigenous students.
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment:
   1. Award values may vary, depending on other funding held
   2. Master’s awards are 2 years, Doctoral awards are 4 years 
3. Eligibility: candidates must
   1. be entering a research-based master’s or PhD program
   2. have Canadian citizenship and Indigenous identity
4. Evaluation criteria: generally, awards are based on academic excellence, fit for the research being proposed and/or scholarly output and leadership. For these awards, additional considerations may include the following which indicate Indigenous excellence:
   1. Giving back to Indigenous communities or other community/collectives.
   2. Creative output, visual expression, cultural expression such as art, music, theatre, language, photography.
   3. Inclusivity and communication with community members, peers; seeking or giving mentorship and guidance
   4. Prior learning experiences, including those outside of academic settings.
5. Restrictions specific to this award: 
   1. Award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding. 
   2. There is no restriction on scholarship recipients receiving income for work performed during tenure of the scholarship.
6. Funding limits and policies:  
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU's annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU's general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
7. Application and adjudication: awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee after a University-wide competition in which departmental nominations are considered.

Updated: September 2024 / GUSE006

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Indigenous Graduate Travel Award is to provide financial support for Indigenous graduate students for the travel and/or research component of their research. Students can only apply for the Indigenous travel award once per academic year. Indigenous graduate students may apply for this fund before their travel to pay for costs in advance.
2. To be eligible for this award, the following criteria must be met:
   
   1. This award is for Indigenous graduate students attending Simon Fraser University.
   2. Indigenous or “Aboriginal” is defined by Canada’s 1982 Constitution as people identified as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada.
3. Disbursements of up to $1000 each may be applied for in each academic year (starting September 1 of each year).
4. The funds will be given out on a first come / first applied for basis. The fund will be considered used for the year when the $5,000 limit for the year has been reached. Once the total fund has been distributed for the year, a message will be sent out through the Indigenous graduate student listserv.
5. Repeat applications will be allowed from year-to-year. Preference, however, will be given to students who have not yet received money from this fund (this is at the discretion of Graduate Studies).
6. Application includes:
   1. A completed budget which accounts for the requested amount;
   2. A letter of support from the applicant’s academic supervisor or a faculty member familiar with your work (to verify the student’s academic status, intent, and need).

Travel Report

Upon completion of travel, successful applicants will need to submit the following within two weeks to the Graduate Awards Assistant: gpsaward@sfu.ca

A concise Travel and Activity Report, written in language suitable for the general public. Contents and/or quotes from the report may be published in Graduate Studies promotional material. If you do not wish for your travel report to be published, please indicate so.

The following could be included in your report:

• The activities that were carried out, in respect to how the travel contributed to your research and/or scholarly activities
• Any unanticipated benefits derived from the travel, including those in relation to your current research objectives an/or to your general experience as a graduate student
• Any special issues or problems you encountered

Terms of Reference

This scholarship supports new and current PhD students if they meet all the eligibility requirements and conditions outlined in these Terms of Reference. Students should be aware that there are restrictions specific to this award.

1. Intent: this award is intended to support full-time students in PhD programs.
2. Value:  students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment:
   1. valued at $1,836 per term (As of fall 2024)
      
   2. paid each term student is eligible
3. Eligibility criteria: the student must:
   1. be enrolled full-time in a PhD program and within the first 12 active terms. Students who transfer from a master's to a PhD program within the first three terms of their master's may receive this award up to the 12th term of their PhD. Students who transfer from a master's to a PhD program after completing more than three terms of a master's may receive funding up to the 9th term of a PhD, regardless of time spent in a Master's
   2. have a minimum CGPA of 3.00
   3. have a satisfactory (S) or IP in all courses with an S/U assessment in the past term
   4. have any other status than unsatisfactory in most recent progress report. If satisfactory with concerns, a clear plan must be outlined.
4. Evaluation criteria: students should contact Graduate Studies with concerns regarding eligibility.
5. Restrictions specific to this award:
   1. Tuition waivers: students who have an SFU tuition waiver must decline this award but can list it on CVs and award lists (as declined).
   2. Working professionals: students who are full time working professionals must decline this award but can list it on CVs and award lists (as declined).
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding.
   1. Generally, this scholarship counts towards the admission funding offer.
   2. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   3. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
   4. Generally, awards are not paid retroactively once a new term starts.
7. Application/Nomination: Students do not apply for this award. Award notice/offer is sent each term to students, provided they are enrolled and meet the eligibility criteria outlined above. 

Revised September 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

Students and staff can find instructions for the Academic Progress Report (APR) Access: Student instructions | Staff instructions

1. Intent: this award supports PhD students who make excellent progress in their degree, completing all university and program requirements prior to their 12th term.
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment:
   1. valued at $7,000 
   2. held in 1 term
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must:
   1. have completed fewer than 12 terms in a PhD program; students who did not complete a master's program before transferring into a PhD are eligible to hold the award within the first 12 terms of their PhD, from the PhD start date;
   2. eligible students must have completed all program and university requirements for the degree (eg. courses, comprehensive or qualifying examinations), except the thesis and, in the case of students in the Clinical Psychology Program, the internship;
   3. be in satisfactory/good standing.
4. Evaluation criteria: academic units may add additional eligibility and evaluation criteria for their program, provided all additional criteria are approved by Graduate Studies and communicated/published to student s. Generally, awards are granted based on:
   1. the extent to which the student has made excellent progress
   2. demonstrated academic excellence
   3. scholarly output and leadership
5. Restrictions specific to this award:
   1. Students holding a national award from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC or their equivalent (ie. SFU Entrance Scholarship or a major international award) are ineligible to hold the President’s PhD Scholarship at the same time.
   2. Given the intent of the award, recipients are expected, but not required, to limit the number of hours worked weekly
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding.
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
7. Application and adjudication: students do not apply; they are nominated for this award. The nomination must include a reference by the student’s supervisor addressing the student’s progress, academic excellence, scholarly output and leadership.  Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Academic Unit’s Graduate Program Chair or Awards Committee. 

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. Intent: this award is intended to recruit outstanding international students who are starting a graduate program at SFU with a major scholarship from their home country.
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment:
   1. valued at $1,500 per term
   2. paid up to a maximum of 2 (masters) or 4 (doctoral) years, provided the student continues to hold their country of origin’s scholarship to study abroad.
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must:
   1. receive an award from their home country (or equivalent) that provides a stipend for living expenses to study abroad for at least 3 terms including costs of Health and Medical Insurance and student fees, other than tuition
   2. meet the English language requirements for SFU program admission
   3. meet the CGPA requirements for SFU program admission
   4. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, students must be taking at least six credits. This award is not normally available in premium fee programs.
      
   
   In addition: academic units are encouraged to match the value of the PIF through Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships on an annual basis provided the student is suitably qualified to act as a teaching assistant or tutor marker
4. Restrictions specific to this award: 
   1. awardees must remain in good academic standing
   2. for students on an approved leave, the award payment will be interrupted until the student is again registered full-time; payments will be reinstated at that time.  
5. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding. 
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook. 
6. Application and Adjudication: interested students should contact Graduate Studies directly. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies.

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. Intent: this award is intended for outstanding students who are initiating their PhD program at SFU with Tri-agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) or equivalent funding. 
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment: 
   1. valued at $1,500 per term
   2. paid congruently with the major award
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must:
   1. be a full-time student in PhD program
   2. maintain good academic standing 
   3. have applied for the Tri-agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) or other equivalent funding prior to applying for admission at SFU. 
4. Evaluation criteria: students should contact graduate studies with concerns regarding eligibility or evaluation.
5. Restrictions specific to this award: 
   1. not normally available to students in specialty programs.
   2. for students on approved leave the award payment will be interrupted until the student is again registered full-time; payments will be reinstated at that time. 
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding. 
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
7. Application and adjudication: students do not apply for this award; inquiries should be directed to Graduate Studies directly. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies.

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. Intent: this award is intended to recruit outstanding applicants to master’s and PhD programs, who are considering admission to other institutions.
2. Value and duration: students must be registered full time, regular (not ‘on leave’) to receive payment: 
   1. valued between $1,000 - $10,000 (annual max per year is 10K) 
   2. held in 1 term 
3. Eligibility criteria: the candidate must: 
   1. be a full-time student in a master’s or PhD program
   2. have a minimum CGPA of 3.00
   3. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, the successful candidate must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award.
4. Evaluation criteria: academic units may add additional eligibility and evaluation criteria for their program, provided all additional criteria are approved by Graduate Studies and communicated/published to students. Generally, awards are granted based on: 
   1. the extent to which the student has made excellent progress
   2. demonstrated academic excellence
   3. research and/or scholarly output and leadership
5. Restrictions specific to this award: some admission funding sources cannot be deferred; students deferring admission must discuss options with their academic unit.
6. Funding limits and policies: award recipients may hold funding from other sources but should be aware that those other sources may have restrictions on funding. 
   1. This scholarship is included in SFU’s annual maximum support permitted from university administered awards and scholarships.
   2. All awards are subject to SFU’s general graduate funding policies, outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook.
7. Application and adjudication: students do not apply; they are nominated for this award. Awards are made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAAC) on the recommendation of the Academic Unit’s Graduate Program Chair or Awards Committee.

Revised May 2024/ For awards paid Fall 2024 onward

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this fund is to provide support for graduate students with unforeseen or unmet expenses.
2. One or more awards, valued at $10,000 or more, will be granted annually in any term to a graduate student who meets the following criteria:
   1. is registered full-time in a graduate program at SFU;
   2. is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident; and
   3. has demonstrated financial need.
3. Eligible student expenses may include but are not limited to:
   1. funding for personal expenses such as food and rent;
   2. travel expenses for family emergencies;
   3. travel expenses for education purposes such as conferences; and
   4. registration fees for conferences and workshops.
4. Applications for the award will be made via the graduate awards systems managed by the Office of Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copy of most recent transcript; and
   2. a statement of financial need.
5. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Nov 2023 / GPSR129

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to graduate students studying public policy.
2. The eligibility criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in the School of Public Policy;
   2. have achieved excellent academic standing at the graduate level or in the most recent degree program completed; and
   3. have demonstrated leadership potential.
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be made via the online Grad Awards, Application and Adjudication System (GA3) managed by Graduate Studies. Required documents include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript;
   2. letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work; and
   3. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship.
5. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Director of the School of Public Policy or her/his designate.

July 2020 / GPSR105

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this endowed award is to recognize both outstanding academic performance and a high level of public service by a student entering a graduate program at Simon Fraser University.
2. To be nominated, a student must be applying to enter a Master's or PhD program at Simon Fraser University.
3. The selection criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. demonstrated excellence in public service (e.g., volunteer leadership, public office) prior to admission to the graduate program
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level
   4. nomination by the department of intended enrolment
4. To receive the award payment, the student must be registered in the intended graduate program at SFU.
5. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
6. The award application must include:
   1. Copies of all postsecondary transcripts
   2. One letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the nominee's academic work and public service record
7. The award will be made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2015 / GESR087

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in any faculty at Simon Fraser University whose graduate research or community outreach project centers on building bridges and sustainable relationships between the Muslim community and other communities who wage the fight for equity, diversity and inclusion.
2. One or more awards will be granted annually in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
   1. are registered full-time in a graduate program in any faculty;
   2. have demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed
   3. or in their current degree program; and
   4. are conducting activist research or community outreach projects centered on building bridges and sustainable relationships between the Muslim community and other communities who wage the fight for equity, diversity and inclusion.
3. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of post-secondary transcripts;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s work; and
   3. a one-page statement that addresses their research or community outreach pursuits.
5. The award will be granted each year to graduate students in any faculty by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies upon the nomination from the Director, Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies.

Revised: April 2021 / GESR206

Terms of Reference

1. The Bert Henry Memorial Graduate Entrance Scholarship is paid over three terms. One scholarship is normally awarded every two years subject to available funding.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   
   1. high academic performance
   2. potential for significant contribution to the recipient's field of study
   3. a Master's degree, or be in the process of completing a Master's degree and planning to enter a Doctoral program at Simon Fraser University. New students who began their graduate program in the Spring term (January 1) are also eligible to apply
   4. full-time registration in a Doctoral program at SFU once the student is receiving the award payments. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, the recipient must be taking at least 6 credits in order to hold the award
3. Students must be nominated for this award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted. The nomination must be accompanied by:
   
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and/or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent Masters degree program
   2. two letters of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and research potential
   3. a current curriculum vitae
4. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: September 2021 / GPSR021

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for a student pursuing a graduate degree program in any art discipline in the School for the Contemporary Arts.
2. The Colin McPhee Graduate Scholarship in Fine Arts is a one-term award valued at a portion of the earned income from the endowment. One or more scholarships may be awarded. It is tenable in the Fall term.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. registered full-time at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in the School for the Contemporary Arts
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. A student who applies for a Graduate Fellowship (to the School for the Contemporary Arts) will automatically be considered for the Colin McPhee Graduate Scholarship. Applications for both awards are made on the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all postsecondary transcripts
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work.
5. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
6. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
7. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, and on the recommendation of the School for the Contemporary Arts Graduate Program Committee.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR115

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to help attract the best and brightest graduate students to SFU by providing financial support to graduate students entering a masters or PhD program at SFU.
2. One scholarship valued at a minimum of $50,000, split over the first 2 years of the program, will be granted to a student who fulfils the following criteria:
   1. is accepted to and will be registered full-time in a masters or PhD program at SFU;
   2. has achieved excellent academic standing at the graduate level and, if applicable at the undergraduate level; and
   3. has demonstrated promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
3. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. A student may be granted the scholarship only once during their SFU academic career.
5. Students must be nominated for the scholarship by the Graduate Program Chair of their academic unit. Nominations should be made through the online Grad Awards, Application and Adjudication System (GA3) and must be accompanies by:
   1. a nomination letter; and
   2. copies of all post-secondary transcripts.
6. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

November 2023/GPSR109

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation Annual Graduate Scholarship is to recognize and reward an outstanding student pursuing a graduate degree, whose field of study is of benefit to the South Asian community and pertains to South Asian history, culture, politics, or diaspora.
2. One scholarship will be awarded each year.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
   3. demonstrated research focus on a topic of benefit to the South Asian community and related to the areas of South Asian history, culture, politics or diaspora
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. Application is made on the Graduate Awards Application System and must be accompanied by:
   1. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   2. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   3. two letters of reference: one letter of reference from the student's supervisor confirming the student's research focus on South Asian history, culture, politics, or diaspora, and a second letter of reference from someone other than the supervisor who is familiar with the applicant's research abilities
   4. a current unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the transcript of the most recent degree program completed
6. The completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
7. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GPSR057

Terms of Reference

The Elsie Jang Graduate Endowment Fund will provide awards annually to graduate student(s) enrolled in the School for the Contemporary Arts. Students can be pursuing any field of study within the School. Elsie Jang's hope for this fund is to foster and promote the spirit of cultural diversity and harmony through the arts at Simon Fraser University.

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in the School for the Contemporary Arts.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in in the Masers of Fine Arts program in the School for the Contemporary Arts
   2. demonstrated academic and research excellence at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and artistic excellence
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript OR an official transcript from the most recent degree program at another post-secondary institution for a student just entering the graduate program at SFU
   2. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   3. a resume summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   4. two letters of reference: one letter of reference from the student’s supervisor and a second letter of reference from someone other than the supervisor who is familiar with the applicant’s research abilities
5. The completed application and supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, based on the nomination of the Director of the School for the Contemporary Arts.

Revised: November 2013 / GESR144

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students in any Faculty who are pursuing a graduate degree at Simon Fraser University.
2. One scholarship will be granted annually, in any term, to a student who fulfills the following criteria:
   1. is registered at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in any faculty;
   2. has demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate or undergraduate level;
   3. shows promise of originality and creativity in research; and
   4. has contributed to the advancement of Persian culture and the Iranian community through volunteerism or research in Canada or in the applicant's country of origin.
3. Preference will be given to an entering student.
4. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other scholarships made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. Applications will be adjudicated via the Graduate Awards, Application and Adjudication System  (GA3) managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a current, unofficial transcript or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work;
   3. a current curriculum vitae; and
   4. a one-page statement outlining the applicant's contributions to the advancement of Persian culture and the Iranian community through volunteerism or research.
6. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

May 2021 / GPSR110

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students, in any faculty, who are conducting research projects or disseminating research in the field of soundscape studies and acoustic communication.
2. One or more awards, based on the research proposal and budget submitted and valued up to a maximum of $3,000 each, will be granted annually in any term to students who meet the following criteria:
   1. have demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed or in their current degree program; and
   2. are registered full-time in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University in the term of eligibility; and
   3. are conducting research projects in the field of soundscape studies and acoustic communication.
3. The award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program completed; and
   2. a detailed proposal of the research work to be undertaken or disseminated (e.g.: as a publication or conference presentation), and,
   3. a budget outlining research expenses, including publication or conference fees, travel costs, equipment, software etc. (award does not cover honoraria or wages).
5. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the award may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
6. The award will be made upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology or their designate.

Revised: June 2024 / GPSR122

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide funding to an outstanding graduate student in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology whose study focus is visual arts.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed or in their current graduate program
   2. registered full-time in a graduate program in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
   3. research area is in visual arts
3. Preference will be given to students who graduated from secondary school in Vernon (School District #22).
4. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of post-secondary transcripts
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member, or other individual familiar with the applicant's work
   3. a current curriculum vitae
   4. a statement of research focus, accomplishments, etc.
   5. evidence of graduation from a secondary school in Vernon (where applicable)
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination of the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology.

Revised: October2017 / GPSR086

Terms of Reference

1. The eligibility criteria for this award are:
   1. female Canadian citizen
   2. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
   3. cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5
2. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   2. a concise outline of the proposed program of studies
   3. a curriculum vitae
   4. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work
3. The completed application and supporting documents must be received by the department of enrolment.
4. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR067

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this fellowship is to provide financial support for graduate students at Simon Fraser University who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, a graduate degree in Theatre or Film.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration in a graduate program in the School for the Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. indication of interest in issues related to theatre or film
   4. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on artistic ability and originality and ability in theatre or film
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. The student must be nominated for this award by the Director, School for the Contemporary Arts. The award application and/or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a nomination letter describing the academic merits and potential of the nominee
   2. copies of all post-secondary transcripts
   3. outline of intended studies
5. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, based on the nomination of the Director of the School for the Contemporary Arts.

Revised: February 2012 / GESR157

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose is to provide support for international graduate students with unforeseen or unmet expenses and may also support programs and initiatives designed to enhance the educational experience for international graduate students. Expenditure amount and type will be at the discretion of the Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate Studies or their designate.
2. Eligible student expenses may include but are not limited to:
   - funding for personal expenses such as food and rent;
   - travel expenses for family emergencies;
   - travel expenses for education purposes such as conferences; and
   - registration fees for conferences and workshops.
3. To be eligible for this award, students must:
   1. be designated as international students; and
   2. be enrolled either full-time or part-time in a graduate program at SFU.
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The application will be made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must be accompanied by:
   1. a copy of the SFU transcript; and
   2. statement of financial need.
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

October 2020 / GESR240

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Kruger Products Bicultural Graduate Entrance Fellowship is to encourage and facilitate the interchange of knowledge and ideas between the people of British Columbia and Quebec through graduate students from the Province of Quebec studying at Simon Fraser University.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program after completion of a previous degree at a university in the Province of Quebec
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research.
   4. full-time registration in a graduate program at SFU once the student is receiving the award payments
3. Students must be nominated for this award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted. The nomination must be accompanied by:
   1. a copy of the official transcript of the program completed at a university in the Province of Quebec
   2. two letters of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and research potential
   3. a current curriculum vitae
4. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: March 2017 / GESR011

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to attract and provide financial support to graduate students of any academic discipline who use materials held at the SFU Library Special Collections & Rare Books (SCRB) as part of their research. The award recognizes graduate students who show evidence of scholarly interest or creative achievement related to dance, choreography, or movement-centred research holdings at the Simon Fraser University Special Collections & Rare Books division.
2. One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $2,000 each, will be granted annually in any term to students who fulfill the following criteria:
   1. are enrolled full-time in a graduate program in the term of eligibility;
   2. have demonstrated academic achievement in the most recent degree program completed; and
   3. have demonstrated scholarly or creative interests in the Simon Fraser University Special Collections dance and/or choreography-related materials.
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications for the award will be made to the Library, and must be accompanied by:
   1. copies of official post-secondary transcripts;
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work; and
   3. a one-page essay (500 words or less) from the applicant that outlines their research and its relevance to an archival dance/choreography/movement-related collection at Simon Fraser University (SCRB).
5. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the award may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
6. The award will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee, upon the nomination by the Dean of Libraries and the Head of Special Collections & Rare Books.

Feb 2024

One or more scholarships, valued at a minimum of $12,000 each, will be granted to full-time graduate students entering any masters program at SFU who have demonstrated academic excellence and/or professional achievement at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level. 

Students must be nominated for the scholarship by the Graduate Program Chair of their academic unit. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Vice Provost, Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this scholarship is to help attract the best and brightest graduate students by providing financial support to students entering a master’s program at SFU.
2. One or more scholarships, valued at a minimum of $12,000 each, will be granted annually in any term to entering graduate students who fulfill the following criteria:
   1. are entering any masters program at SFU; and
   2. have demonstrated academic excellence and/or professional achievement at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level, if applicable.
3. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program complete; and 
   2. one letter of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s work. 
   3. An up-to-date resume or CV
5. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the scholarship may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
6. Students must be nominated for the scholarship by the Graduate Program Chair of their academic unit. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean and Vice Provost, Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Uploaded Nov 2024 / GESR272

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of the Michael Geller Graduate Scholarship in Urban Development is to provide financial support to a Master’s or PhD student whose research is in urban development.
2. The Michael Geller Graduate Scholarship is a one-term award valued at a portion of the earned income from the endowment.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. full-time registration at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program
   2. demonstrated academic and research excellence at the post-graduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript OR an official transcript from the most recent degree program at another post-secondary institution
   2. a concise description (one page or less) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   3. a curriculum vitae summarizing scholarship achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   4. two letters of reference: one letter of reference from the student’s supervisor and a second letter of reference from someone other than the supervisor who is familiar with the applicant’s research abilities
6. The award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR142

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support for students enrolled in a doctoral program at Simon Fraser University.
2. The Michael Stevenson Graduate Scholarship is a three-term award and it is tenable during three consecutive academic terms in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the graduate level
   2. full-time registration in a doctoral program in any Faculty at SFU
   3. demonstrated research excellence at the postgraduate level with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. current, unofficial SFU transcript and a copy of the official transcript of the most recent degree program complete
   2. resume summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this scholarship
   3. letter of reference from the student’s senior supervisor describing the candidate’s research abilities
6. Student applications are normally accepted at the departmental level. One nomination from each Department is submitted to Graduate Studies and forwarded to the Faculty offices.
7. The selection of a successful candidate(s) in each Faculty will be made by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee from the departmental nominations received. One nomination from each Faculty Dean will be forwarded to Graduate Studies, who will make the final selection from among the Faculty nominations received, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: September 2021 / GESR 181

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize and provide financial support to one or more graduate students, in any faculty, who have demonstrated academic excellence, and skills and interest in soundscape studies/composition or acoustic communication.
2. One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $2,000 each, will be granted annually in any term to students who meet the following criteria:
   1. have demonstrated academic excellence in the most recent degree program completed or in their current degree program; and
   2. are registered full-time in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University in the term of eligibility; and
   3. are conducting research projects in the field of soundscape studies and acoustic communication.
3. The award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
4. Applications will be adjudicated via the graduate awards system managed by Graduate Studies, and must be accompanied by:
   1. a resume summarizing scholastic achievements and work relevant to the aims of this award; and,
   2. a maximum of two written essays or compositions that represent the student's work in soundscape studies/ composition or acoustic communication.
5. If a suitable candidate is not identified, the award may be disbursed in a subsequent term or year.
6. The award will be made upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology or their designate.

Revised: June 2024 / GPSR121

Terms of Reference

1. The Simons Foundation Doctoral Entrance Fellowship is targeted to a female student entering a Doctoral program at Simon Fraser University, whose research work has potential for significant contributions to society. New students who began their graduate program in the most current spring term (January) are also eligible for consideration.
2. The criteria for this award are:
   
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level with particular emphasis on dedication to the subject matter
   2. promise of outstanding achievement at the doctoral level
   3. the proposed thesis research topic must be of an applied nature with potential for significant contributions to society
   4. demonstrated understanding of the importance of the human dimension in the chosen field of research
3. During the tenure of the award, the recipient must be registered full-time in a Doctoral program at Simon Fraser University. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, students must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award.
4. Students must be nominated for this award by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted. The nomination must be accompanied by:
   
   1. a current, unofficial SFU transcript and/or a copy of the official transcript of the most recent graduate program completed
   2. two letters of reference from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and research potential
   3. a concise description (one page) of the proposed or actual thesis research project
   4. a current curriculum vitae
5. Departmental nominations are normally due to the Office of Graduate Studies.
6. The scholarship will be granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: September 2021 / GESR012

Terms of Reference

1. The purpose of this fellowship is to provide financial support for a graduate student whose research focuses is on organizational change and innovation.
2. The Fellowship is an annual award, disbursed over two terms in the Fall and Spring. Its value is subject to the income earned from its endowment fund and will increase as the endowment grows.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. registration in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University
   2. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   3. indication of interest in issues related to innovation and change management
   4. promise of outstanding achievement at the graduate level with particular emphasis on research ability and originality
4. This award may be held in conjunction with other awards made by Simon Fraser University or other agencies where permitted by those agencies.
5. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. copies of all post-secondary transcripts, for the first year graduate student, or a current unofficial SFU transcript, for students past their first year of graduate study
   2. a concise outline of the proposed or actual program of studies pertaining to sustainability, organizational change and innovation
   3. two confidential letters of reference
6. The final selection of a candidate for the award will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies, on behalf of the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee.

Revised: April 2017 / GESR159

Terms of Reference

1. The William and Ada Isabelle Steel Memorial Graduate Scholarship is intended to support travel, accommodation, and related research expenses. One scholarship is awarded per year.
2. To be eligible to apply, a student must:
   1. be enrolled in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University
   2. be engaged in, or planning to engage in, research which requires work outside the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
3. The criteria for this award are:
   1. demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level and, if applicable, at the graduate level
   2. evidence of outstanding achievement at the graduate level, with particular emphasis on intellectual ability, originality and ability in research
4. This award is paid over three consecutive terms starting in the Fall term.
5. During tenure of the award, the recipient must be registered full-time in a graduate program at Simon Fraser University. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, students must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award. If a recipient wishes to register "on-leave" or "part-time" for one term, a deferment of the scholarship should be requested by writing to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Permission will be granted in exceptional circumstances only.
6. The Steel Scholarship recipient may accept other scholarship support from external sources and/or from awards administered by SFU. Effective Fall 2021, if the total of the Steel Scholarship and the other support exceeds $60,000 per annum, the value of the Steel Scholarship will be reduced so that the total equals $60,000. 
7. The Steel Memorial Graduate Scholarship is intended to provide students with a period of time that they can devote largely to graduate studies and research. Departments may build this principle into their criteria for awarding this scholarship. There is no restriction on Steel Scholarship recipients receiving income for other work during the tenure of the scholarship, except as noted in Point 6. Recipients should be aware that some external awards may restrict students from holding a scholarship at the same time as the external award.
8. The award is made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee after a University-wide competition in which departmental recommendations are considered.
9. The award application or nomination is made using the Graduate Awards Application System and must include:
   1. SFU transcript
   2. Autobiographical sketch and statement of research interests and goals
   3. List of scholarly publications
   4. List of other scholarship or financial support held or applied for.
   5. Three letters of reference from Faculty members familiar with the student's academic and research potential.
   6. A current curriculum vitae

Revised: September 2021 / GESR013