April 2015 - AWARDS-CONTACTS - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship
by Rowena Krentz 29 Apr '15

29 Apr '15

Dear Awards Contacts: The results of the 2015-2016 SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship competition have been released to Awards Officers and Deans of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of eligible institutions: I will email Departments/Units a copy of the letter sent to successful applicants (includes details of the award), shortly. The correspondence will also identify recommended UMGF applicants who are deemed ineligible for the UMGF due to their success in the Tri-Council competition. If your students fall under this category, please forward another applicant as a replacement Per Tri-Council's mandate, "please note that no public announcement of the award(s) can be made prior to the official announcement of the results by the Government of Canada (any public statements or press releases). Universities will be provided with the details on the announcement when confirmed." Kindly forward this information to Department contacts, Heads, Graduate Chairs or faculty members who may find this information or interest. If you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices.

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (April 22 - 28)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

April 22 - 28 WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP | FULL TIME STUDENT $3,000 approx. - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Women’s health Deadline: Contact department for internal deadlines WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP | PART TIME STUDENT $1,500 approx - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Women’s health Deadline: Contact department for internal deadlines FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES TRAVEL AWARD $750.00 North America/$1000.00 International - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): unrestricted Deadline: n/a V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship in Arctic Research Amount n/a - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/environment/awards/vebarber.html ) Research Field(s): Arctic Deadline: April 29, 2015 FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC. SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD Variable Amount - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Nursing & Medical Health Sciences Deadline: June 1, 2015 Susan WRIGHT BELL AWARD FOR THE STUDY OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Avaliable annual income - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Medical, Health or Psycho-Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: June 30, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Science, Action! Wins! Two U of M graduate students have been named winners in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) competition. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/winners-in-science-action/ ) Grad Students Erin Goldberg & Jennifer West JOE DOUPE CENTRE CELEBRATES NEW EQUIPMENT Our weight room has been cleared out, scrubbed down, and brand new cardio and resistance training equipment moved in. Join us April 20-24 for an open house event to showcase the brand new equipment upgrades to the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre located at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/new-equipment-for-joe-doupe/?utm_source=umtoday&ut… ) OPEN HOUSE APRIL 20-24 Unique Research Opportunities The new Active Living Centre is more than just a fitness facility. The new space includes a new research centre that will be used to support people striving to begin or sustain an active lifestyle. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/unique-research-opportunities/ ) The 2nd Annual Beyond the Professoriate, a Virtual Conference for PhDs in Career Transition Learn how you can create unexpected opportunities for yourself by recognizing and including chance events into your life plan. Read more » ( http://beyondprof.com/ ) Saturday, 2 May 2015 & Saturday, 9 May 2015 Canadian Nutrition Society - Trainees in Nutrition Symposium Scientists, academics, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, nurses and trainees are brought together to participate in this premiere showcase event in nutrition. The exceptional program will cover the nutritional spectrum – including micro and macro-nutrients, child health, aging, chronic disease, clinical practice, community nutrition, epidemiology, nutrigenomics, food safety and more. Read more » ( http://cns-scn.ca/2015-annual-meeting/pre-conference-workshops/trainees-in-… ) THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ How to Collaborate April 29, 2015 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577fa4… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html APRIL 13 to 27 Winter Term 2015 Final Examinations for most faculties and schools Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) May 1 Deadline to declare alternate exam location for Winter 2015 Distance & Online Education Exams Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/de/exams/index.html ) May 2 26th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/asc/events/traditional_graduation_pow_wow.html ) Investors Group Athletic Centre Registration opens at 9:00am May 4 Fee Payment deadline for Summer Term courses beginning in May or June Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/fee_deadlines.htm ) May 4 & 5 Start of May Day, May-June Day, May-June Evening, and May-August Evening classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) May 6 Registration Revision deadline for May and May-June Day classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) May 8 Registration Revision deadline for May-June and May-August Evening classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) May 15 Registration revision deadline for Summer Term 2014 Distance Education courses Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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FGS Awards Portfolio
by Rosemary Visevic 14 Apr '15

14 Apr '15

Good morning everyone, I just wanted to bring your attention to fact that the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Team now has a listing of our portfolio's. The who does what guide can be found at the following link<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/aboutus/staff.html> (click on the Awards Assistant Portfolios on the right hand side under FGS Organizational Chart). Please pass on this information to anyone who requires it. Thank you, Rosemary Mrs. Rosemary Visevic Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-6827 Fax: (204) 474-7553

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2015-2016 Tri-Council Competition Information
by Rowena Krentz 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

Dear Awards Contacts: The results of the following 2015-2016 Tri-Council competitions have been released to Awards Officers and Deans of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of eligible institutions: - Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR CGSM) - NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships Doctoral (PGSD) and Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral (CGSD) - Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR CGSD) I will email Departments/Units a copy of the letter sent to successful applicants (includes details of the award), shortly. The correspondence will also identify recommended UMGF applicants who are deemed ineligible for the UMGF due to their success in the Tri-Council competition. If your students fall under this category, please forward another applicant as a replacement Per Tri-Council's mandate, "please note that no public announcement of the award(s) can be made prior to the official announcement of the results by the Government of Canada (any public statements or press releases). Universities will be provided with the details on the announcement when confirmed. If you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices.

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (April 8 - 14)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

April 8 - 14 CHECK OUT OUR AWARDS DATABASE FOR UPCOMING AWARDS & DEADLINES For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/ ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: Variable http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Community Engagement Fellowship in First Nation Communities Working together with remote First Nations & Inuit communities in northern Canada, Engage North and IC-IMPACTS provide real-world experiences for students to identify and implement long-term, community-based solutions in conjunction with host communities. Read more » ( http://ic-impacts.com/engagenorth/poster/ ) Application Deadline Wednesday, April 15, 2015 The 2015 Tel Aviv Global Research Scholarships The Tel Aviv Global & Tourism Administration is offering scholarships to support research students (Masters and Doctoral) who bring forward innovative research on the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and, in particular, on Tel Aviv’s stance as a Global City. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Proposals_Global.pdf ) Unique Research Opportunities he new Active Living Centre is more than just a fitness facility. The new space includes a new research centre that will be used to support people striving to begin or sustain an active lifestyle. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/unique-research-opportunities/ ) Recreation Services Spring/Summer Registration NOW OPEN Get Active! Registration for Recreation Services spring and summer programs is now open. Our programming season includes Adult Instructional Programs, Spring Intramural Sports, REC Clubs, Training and Certifications and Personal Training and Fitness Assessments. Learn more at uofmactiveliving.ca. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/recreationservices/index.html ) Registration Open Now The 2nd Annual Beyond the Professoriate, a Virtual Conference for PhDs in Career Transition Learn how you can create unexpected opportunities for yourself by recognizing and including chance events into your life plan. Read more » ( http://beyondprof.com/ ) Saturday, 2 May 2015 & Saturday, 9 May 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ CIHR Grant Writing April 9, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577206… ) Fort Garry Campus How to Collaborate April 29, 2015 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577fa4… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html APRIL 10 End of Winter Term 2015, last date of classes for most students Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=4/10/2015&todate=4/10/20… ) APRIL 13 to 27 Winter Term 2015 Final Examinations for most faculties and schools Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) May 1 Deadline to declare alternate exam location for Winter 2015 Distance & Online Education Exams Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/de/exams/index.html ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (April 1 - 7)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 01 Apr '15

01 Apr '15

April 1 - 7 FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES TRAVEL AWARD $750.00 North America/$1000.00 International - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1st, 2015 ARTHUR V. MAURO SENIOR STUDENT AWARD $1000.00 approx. - Undergraduate students seeking admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the first year of graduate studies Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: May 1, 2015 JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS $13,000 approx. - PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals Deadline: May 14, 2015 McCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER RESEARCH $3,000 approx. - PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Alzheimer Disease Deadline: May 18, 2015 PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES Number of awards and value to be determined. Total available $8.300 approx. - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Cardiovascular Sciences Deadline: June 4, 2015 DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $1,000 cash prize & Citation Certificate Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: June 30, 2015 SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP Number and value to be determined by the selection committee. Total available $1,075 approx. - Master's & PhD Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: June 30, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Grad Student Research Yields Left-Handed Hammers Studies have shown that left-handed people die, on average, 9 years earlier than the average population. A combination of factors are cited, but the number one cause is attributed to a lack of proper instruments created specifically for lefties. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/grad-student-research-yields-left-handed-hammers/ ) The 2015 Tel Aviv Global Research Scholarships The Tel Aviv Global & Tourism Administration is offering scholarships to support research students (Masters and Doctoral) who bring forward innovative research on the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and, in particular, on Tel Aviv’s stance as a Global City. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Proposals_Global.pdf ) Active Living Centre Grand Opening Celebration! After experiencing some of what the Active Living Centre has to offer, join the excitement and be a part of the celebration that is the official opening of the Active Living Centre! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/activelivingcentre/ ) Tuesday, April 7 at 11am Recreation Services Spring/Summer Registration NOW OPEN Get Active! Registration for Recreation Services spring and summer programs is now open. Our programming season includes Adult Instructional Programs, Spring Intramural Sports, REC Clubs, Training and Certifications and Personal Training and Fitness Assessments. Learn more at uofmactiveliving.ca. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/recreationservices/index.html ) Registration Open Now The 2nd Annual Beyond the Professoriate, a Virtual Conference for PhDs in Career Transition Learn how you can create unexpected opportunities for yourself by recognizing and including chance events into your life plan. Read more » ( http://beyondprof.com/ ) Saturday, 2 May 2015 & Saturday, 9 May 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Thesis: Structure and Organization April 8, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235778c6… ) Bannatyne Campus CIHR Grant Writing April 9, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577206… ) Fort Garry Campus How to Collaborate April 29, 2015 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577fa4… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html April 3 Good Friday, University Closed APRIL 10 End of Winter Term 2015, last date of classes for most students Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=4/10/2015&todate=4/10/20… ) APRIL 13 to 27 Winter Term 2015 Final Examinations for most faculties and schools Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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