Funding and Finances

FINANCES

Program fees are discussed in "Tuition and Fees" linked above. Additional financial resources and comprehensive graduate tuition and fee information can be found on the Graduate Studies website.

Funding and Financial Aid

WHAT FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE?

While candidates in professional graduate programs are not eligible for some forms of SFU financial aid, HRM Master’s candidates are encouraged to apply for funding through the following sources:

Bursaries

Full-time students in the Heritage Resource Management Professional Master's and Certificate Programs are eligible to apply for bursary funding through SFU. 

Bursaries are granted based on demonstrated financial need. Students are expected to plan to cover most of their expenses themselves. Funding cannot be guaranteed, and approved allocations are disbursed toward the middle of each term.

The application period generally falls in the first three weeks of each term. Further details, including eligibility requirements and specific application due dates and materials can be found here.

Mitacs Accelerate Research Internships

Mitacs Accelerate research internships are available (2021-2023). Interns will receive up to $15,000 in support to work with Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) and Teck Highland Valley Copper Operations representatives.

High Priority Projects For 2021-2022:

1.  Analysis of collected matrix samples (palaeobotanical analysis and/or palynology)
2.  Lithic sourcing analysis and regional movement of lithic materials.

Priority Projects for 2022-2023:

3.  Evaluation and refinement of survey and testing strategies using geospatial analysis of biophysical data.
4.  Evaluation and application of GPS and survey instruments for site mapping.

Projects in Progress, 2019-2021:

  • Application of remote sensing data, including LIDAR, in archaeological survey (Confirmed Mitacs Fellow: Sarah Smith)
  • Evaluation and application of impact mitigation strategies, including systematic data recovery (Nominated Mitacs Fellow: Nolan Gizikoff)
  • Re-analysis of lithic assemblages, including significant collections housed at the Royal BC Museum (Project in progress at McGill University)

Program applicants able to work in BC and interested in pursuing master's thesis research on one of the four priority projects should include a clear statement of their interest and capacities in their HRM Program application.