Student Resources

The Faculty of Social Sciences is committed to providing students with opportunities for learning and researching. It is our vision that, equipped with the academic and practical skills to navigate the complexities of the social world, our students are empowered to push boundaries and tackle social justice issues today and in the future from a variety of perspectives.

Student resources and awards available from the Faculty of Social Sciences

Academic advisors provide you with the information and guidance you need to succeed throughout your academic careers at Brock University.

Click here for a directory of academic advisors for each program in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

This award supports students in gaining new experiences and opportunities while also supporting faculty members’ research.

Value: $5000, less applicable government remittances

Deadline to apply: Jan. 30 annually

Click here for more information, including eligibility criteria, instructions, and a link to apply.
Applicants are reminded that both the sponsoring faculty member and the participating student are required to work together to complete the application.

This award recognizes student research that contributes to and advances research and scholarship in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Value: $1000 to 1500

Deadline to apply: Two competitions annually: Jan. 10 and Mar. 10

Click here for more information, including eligibility criteria, instructions, and a link to apply.

This award award is to support FOSS students’ participation in scholarly conferences.

Value: $300 (max) for virtual conference participation or for in-person participation at a conference within North America; $700 (max) for in-person participation at a conference outside North America

When to Apply: Applications can be submitted upon acceptance to present at a conference and must be received at least 4 weeks prior to the conference date or date of travel.

Click here for more information, including eligibility criteria, instructions, and a link to apply.

The Faculty of Social Sciences recognizes the excellence of graduate student writing and research through four separate awards:

  • Best Paper in a Graduate Course ($500)
  • Best Graduate Major Research Paper ($500)
  • Best Graduate MA Thesis ($500)
  • Best Graduate PhD Thesis ($500)

Nominations are made internally by Department/Centre faculty. The awards are adjudicated by a committee consisting of the two Associate Deans with one additional faculty member from the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Additional information about these awards is available to faculty and staff on the Faculty of Social Sciences internal SharePoint site. (Brock faculty/staff login required)

The Faculty of Social Sciences recognizes and supports excellence in undergraduate student writing with two Best Essay Prizes, one at the Department/Centre level, and one at the Dean’s level.

  • Best Essay Prizes – Department/Centre Level ($100)
  • Dean’s Undergraduate Award for Excellent Writing ($500)

Winners of the Best Essay Prize at the Department/Centre level are automatically considered for the Dean’s Undergraduate Award for Excellent Writing.

Additional information about these awards is available to faculty and staff on the Faculty of Social Sciences internal SharePoint site. (Brock faculty/staff login required)

Many other helpful resources are available to you at Brock University