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Overview

A thesis based MSc degree should be completed within 2 years of initial registration. A PhD should be completed within 4 or 5 years from initial registration. Students transferring from the MSc to PhD programs must make this request within 14 months from initial registration in the MSc program. Students who successfully transfer should complete their degree within 4 years from this point. See below for the absolute time limitations.

Each student registered in a thesis based Graduate program must have a Supervisor. In addition, an Advisory Committee is formed with input from both the Student and Supervisor. Together, the Supervisor and Advisory Committee are charged with the responsibility to ensure that the proposed course work and experiments are likely to be completed within a reasonable period of time. To this end, formal course requirements are kept to a minimum. The research facilities at the Institute of Parasitology are excellent and allow students to work efficiently. Students, together with their supervisor and Advisory Committee, should keep in mind the expected duration of their degree program when planning experiments. Nevertheless, it is understood that problems may arise in experiments that delay progress.聽

Students typically receive a stipend to support living expenses and tuition fees during their degree tenure. These funds may come from the research grants of a Supervisor, various External or Internal Scholarships or a combination of these. Student stipends from Institute funds are restricted to a period of 2 years for an MSc student and 3 years for a PhD student. Internal and External Scholarships have their own limitations. The period covered by the Supervisor should be arranged when a Student joins the Graduate Program. The funding provided to a Student should be set out in a Memorandum of Appointment form as described below.

The requirements of the Graduate Programs are provided in detail on a separate page but can be summarized as follows:

• Complete the Memorandum of Appointment form within the first month of Initial Registration
• Complete the Formation of Advisory Committe form within the first Semester of Initial Registration
• Hold a first Advisory Committee Meeting within the first 3-6 months of Initial Registration
• Two three Credit courses: Host Parasite Interactions typically taken in the first Fall Semester and Cell Biology and Infection typically take in the first Winter Semester.
• A First Seminar presentation, typically in the second Semester following Initial Registration
• A Thesis Proposal that outlines the proposed research program, due within 6 months (MSc) or 9 months (PhD) following Initial Registration
• Annual Presentation of a Seminar describing your research progress followed by an Annual Meeting of your Advisory Committee
• A Final Seminar presentation, typically in the last Semester before deposition of the final thesis
• A completed Thesis

Time Limitations

These limitations are the maximum imposed by 91黑料网. Students at the Institute are expected to graduate well in advance of these deadlines.

Candidates registered full-time for a master's degree must complete their degree within three years of initial registration.聽

Candidates registered full-time for a doctoral degree typically begin in PhD 2. Occasionally, some students may begin in PhD 1. Doctoral candidates must complete their degree by the end of PhD 7.

Students who do not meet these limitations will be asked to withdraw from the University. In exceptional cases, a student who wishes to submit a thesis, or to complete outstanding degree requirements, after withdrawal may do so only on the recommendation of the Institute of Parasitology. A graduate application must be submitted by the normal application deadlines and re-admission fees will apply. The final decision rests with the Graduate and Post-doctoral Studies Office.

Memorandum of Appointment

Students should receive a statement from their prospective supervisor at the time of registration in the graduate program outlining conditions of acceptance with regard to the amount and duration of funding, vacation time, and any other conditions which have been mutually agreed upon. The document should be signed by both the student and supervisor and submitted to the Graduate Student Office for the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Supervision of Graduate Students

Each graduate student (MSc and PhD) muast have a Thesis Supervisor to remain in the Graduate Program. The role of the supervisor is to ensure proper execution of the research project, provide guidance to the student in their selection of courses and in all matters pertaining to the student's program. The ultimate responsibility for meeting deadlines and completion of the research work remains with the Student.

Advisory Committees

Advisory Committees are an important part of graduate training and a resource for the student. The primary aim of the committee is to assist students in planning their research and to provide strategic and technical advice where appropriate. Student Advisory Committees should be formed in the First Semester of registration and the first Committee meeting should be held between 3-6 months of Initial Registration for Graduate Studies and before submission of the Thesis Proposal. The Advisory Committee should include the thesis supervisor (and co-supervisor) and at least two scientists, who may come from outside the Institute if appropriate. The committee should be selected by the supervisor, in consultation with the student. The composition of the Advisory Committee must be approved by the Director. Committee members who are absent for an extended period of time may be replaced. Committee members may be also be changed as necessary if a project significantly changes in direction and other areas of expertise are deemed more appropriate.

It is required that Advisory Committees meet at least once a year at which time the Annual Progress Report form must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Program Director, Prof Robin Beech. Meetings should, where possible, immediately follow the student鈥檚 yearly seminar. When advisory committee members are from outside the Institute, students should make sure they are invited to attend student seminar presentations. Committee meetings can also be held in addition when deemed necessary by the supervisor or student. Students may request a Committee meeting as frequently as they feel would be useful and are also encouraged to seek advice as necessary from individual committee members.

Satisfactory Progress

Students must maintain satisfactory progress throughout their graduate program. Students who receive an Unsatisfactory Progress Report will be made aware of the situation in writing and will be provided with a statement of measures that must be completed to regain Satisfactory Standing within the following three months. The student will be placed on probation. The student will then be reevaluated by another Advisory Committee meeting after three months. A Satisfactory Report will reinstate the student in Satisfactory Standing. A second Unsatisfactory Report will require the student to withdraw from the University.

Where to go for Help

The Graduate Program Director, Prof Beech, is responsible for overseeing the progress of all graduate students registered with the Institute of Parasitology. If problems arise between a student and their supervisor that cannot be resolved by mutual discussion then the Graduate Program Director is the person to go to. Their role is to mediate on behalf of the student and to try and find an appropriate resolution. If necessary this may involve the Director of the Institute and the 91黑料网 Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.

Students may consult with the University Ombudsperson (Dr Spencer Boudreau, email: ombudsperson [at] mcgill.ca, tel: 398-7059) at any time during this process.

Department Commitment to the Student

When a graduate student is accepted for graduate studies by the Institute of Parasitology, the Institute recognizes its commitment to provide facilities and supervision for the student to enable completion of their program under the guidelines and regulations set by the Institute and University. This commitment is conditional on the student maintaining satisfactory academic performance with respect to course work and fulfilling other obligations.

Obligations of the Student

All students are expected to display a norm of professional activity and to abide by the regulations of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. A handbook outlining student rights and responsibilities is published by 91黑料网 and is available from the Graduate and postdoctoral Studies Office on the 91黑料网 Campus, or the Student Affairs Office, Rm 106, Laird Hall, Macdonald Campus. A copy is also available for consultation in the Institute and Macdonald Campus libraries.

Every student has a responsibility to participate in the Association of Graduate Students at the Institute of Parasitology (AGSIP) which includes all students registered at the Institute. A student representative attends all staff meetings. Representation at the staff meetings is the best way for graduate students to influence and to be informed about matters that will affect them while at the Institute. The executive and student representative are elected by the student body each April.

• President: attends staff meetings as the student representative, voices student opinion and reports the outcome of these meetings to the student body
• Vice-President External: Represents the Institute students at meetings of other student associations, ie. Macdonald Campus GSS, which represents all graduate students on Macdonald Campus, and Post Graduate SS which represents all graduate students at 91黑料网
• Vice-President Internal: sits on the social committee of the Institute along with representatives of the academic and non-academic support staff. The committee is responsible for the Christmas Party and summer/fall barbecue.
• Student Representative: attends monthly meetings of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council

Application for Fellowship Support

Students who do not hold a major fellowship are expected to apply for funding where eligible. Fellowships are awarded on the basis of merit, are highly competitive and are limited in number. You will be notified by email of the various deadlines and eligibility requirements. A list of all Fellowships and Awards can be found on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies web page under Fellowships and Awards and a booklet containing the same information is also displayed in room A-102 of the Institute. The above web site also provides information on results of award competitions and locations of electronic versions of the various application forms.

The Federal (NSERC, CIHR) and Provincial (FQRNT, FRSQ) fellowships are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only and application dates are in October. There are also a number of Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Fellowships with application dates usually in August.

The Institute receives an annual allocation of a number of smaller awards from Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. These are awarded by the Institute Awards Committee based on academic merit. Students must be nominated by their supervisors for these awards.

There are also two recruitment awards which can be awarded by the Institute to incoming students, the聽

• Lynden Laird Lyster Memorial Fellowship In Parasitology: open to all students
• Robert P. Harpur Fellowship in Parasitology: open to international students

The TWM Cameron Award in Parasitology is book prize awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated and excellence in Parasitology during their tenure at the Institute.

The Institute of Parasitology is also a member of the Centre for Host-Parasite Interactions (CHPI). The CHPI provides funding for travel to scientific meetings. Students, through their supervisor, can apply for travel funds to attend national and international scientific meetings. Information on the how to apply can be found at the CHPI website.

Financial Support

It should be pointed out that in most cases, the research being conducted by a student is supported largely by a research grant awarded to the student's supervisor and the University. In cases where financial support for a thesis project provided by the supervisor includes all or a substantial part of an assistantship, the student is expected to carry a regular workload of thesis research and course work and to provide assistance to his/her supervisor of up to 8 hours per week; this assistance would be related to other research projects of the student's supervisor. All students, regardless of their source of financial support, are encouraged to become as familiar as possible with all research activities in the Institute and particularly those of their thesis supervisor. The Institute is not obligated to provide financial support for graduate students who are no longer receiving fellowship support or funding from the supervisor.

To protect students and staff, a log of all research must be kept in a defined Research or Laboratory Book. This log must be presented to the supervisor at regular intervals and copies of all original research data should be given by the student to the thesis supervisor as requested. It should be recognized that 91黑料网 and its staff members are legally responsible to funding agencies for ethical conduct of research and the completion and publication of research findings. Your research data are the result of much hard work and cannot be readily replaced in the event of loss through a fire or computer mishap. For security reasons, you are advised to keep duplicate copies of all data at a location other than the Institute.聽

Students are expected to maintain a presence in the Institute as defined by their respective Advisory Committees. The reference to Institute here includes not only the Parasitology Building but wherever research or course work may require a student to be.聽

Vacations

Vacations for graduate students are to be arranged with and approved by the student's supervisor; a total of 15 days per year excluding normal statutory holidays is a guideline. Vacations must be arranged so as not to interfere with the student's research, requirements of the student's supervisor or the student's teaching obligations in the Institute.

Absences

Since full-time students do not contribute to the 91黑料网 benefits plan, no maternity or sick leave is guaranteed by the University. Cases of absence due to illness must be reported to the student's supervisor. If a student is absent due to prolonged illness, consideration for continued financial support would be given on an individual basis by the student's supervisor and the Director.

A student who is likely to be absent for an extended period due to illness or other personal reasons is urged to request a leave of absence from the Graduate Studies Office (see Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, General Regulations and Research Guidelines). A leave of absence can be requested on a term by term basis for up to a total of 52 weeks. During a leave of absence, fees will not be charged and the time will not be counted towards the completion of the degree.

Presentation and Publication of Research

Scientific Meetings: Staff and students attending conferences are in reality ambassadors of the Institute and as such their presentations (oral or poster) should be of the highest possible standard. It is Institute policy that prior to attending a meeting, students should present their work at a regular lab meeting or at an informal lunchtime session. This gives presenters feedback on their presentations prior to attending the conference. The full title of the presentation, authors and details concerning the conference must be given to the office for Institute records.

Publication: Students are expected to write and publish at least one article in a refereed journal under the guidance of their supervisors during their graduate studies at the Institute. It is expected that the draft of any manuscript for publication will be presented to the student's supervisor before the student leaves the Institute. One reprint of each publication must be given to the office for Institute records.

Acknowledgements: It is important that all external sources of funds which support either the student or research be acknowledged in all published papers. This will vary from lab to lab depending on the sources of supervisors funding for particular projects. At the present time, all publications should include the following acknowledgement in addition:聽

Research at the Institute of Parasitology is supported by Fonds qu茅b茅cois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies (FQRNT).