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[UM GradStudies notice] FGS announcements for 06 March 2009
by Christal Barkman 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

To Awards Contacts: The following has been sent to graduate students. Please note the revised deadline date for the Governor General's Gold Medal. Each department should still be in touch with their Faculty to find out when submissions are due. The new April 8 deadline is for the faculties to submit to Graduate Studies. Please contact me if you have any questions. Christal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090306.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 06 March 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 *CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 31 acute fatty liver disease, pregnancy HELLP syndrome M, D $10,000 *TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 31 travel, unrestricted M, D NA *IDRC - DOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 Social & Economic Equity; Env & Natural resource mgmnt; information & comm technologies D up to $20,000 per year *IDRC - CANADIAN WINDOW ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 Canada's Foreign Affairs Policy & Pressing Domestic Problems M, D $20,000 *ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA - GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 Alzheimer Disease and Other Related Dementia M, D 2 awards valued at $3,000 each *CENTRE ON AGING AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 aging M, D varies *GOVERNOR GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 8 unrestricted M, D Gold medal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Course: Electronics for Fieldwork *Overview* This 2-day course is designed to give users of electronic field equipment a basic understanding of electronics. Participants learn how to diagnose problems, make common "field fixes" and understand troubleshooting advice from off-site technical advisors. Course content is tailored to the needs of each class and special topics can usually be incorporated into the curriculum. The instructor has an extensive background in both electronics and field biology and, so, understands the problems of "electronics in the bush". Hands-on class time gives students experience in how to use test instruments to diagnose problems, skills needed to affect basic repairs and knowledge to help design some custom solutions. See pdf *here <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/attachments/Electronics4Field…>*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CENTRE ON AGING RESEARCH FORUM 2009 The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Understanding the Complexity of Aging and Health through Interdisciplinary Research Parminder Raina, PhD Professor, Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics McMaster University Lead Principal Investigator, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Recent advances in biosciences and population health herald exciting opportunities to conduct high-impact population health research. On a background of technological and scientific innovation, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is being launched as a program of research and platform to investigate the complexities of the aging process and improve our understanding of the transitions and trajectories of healthy aging. The CLSA is a Canada-wide, 20-year follow-up study of 50,000 people between the ages of 45 and 85 years at baseline. It is a research initiative that bridges biological and population sciences to create a future "Legacy Research Platform" that will provide scientists with the resources essential to pursue leading-edge research. The presentation by Dr. Raina will provide an overview of the CLSA and opportunities for research nationally and locally. Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Theatre A Basic Medical Sciences Building 730 William Ave. Following Dr. Raina's presentation all are invited to reconvene in S211 Medical Services Building 1:00 -- 3:00 p.m. where Research Affiliates, faculty members, research staff and students will have an opportunity for more in-depth discussions with Dr. Raina following brief presentations by Peter Cattini, Associate Vice-President (Research), Professor, Physiology, and Philip St. John, Internal/Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Cattini will speak about the importance of such large scale studies from his perspective as a basic scientist; Dr. St. John will speak from the clinical perspective. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP (474-8754) by Tuesday March 24. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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[UM GradStudies notice] FGS Awards Announcement - Governor General's Gold Medal]
by Christal Barkman 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

To Awards Contacts: Here is the ad that was just sent to students. Please feel free to pass this around to faculty. Cheers, Christal top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Special Announcement: 03 March 2009 *Name* *GOVERNOR GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL* *Research Fields* unrestricted *Categories* Unrestricted *Citizenship* Unrestricted *Eligibility* ?The Governor General of Canada offers an annual gold medal called The Governor General's Gold Medal to recognize the outstanding performance of a graduate student. This award is based on overall academic excellence through coursework, research, awards and distinctions, letters of reference, external examiner's report and a description of the student's statement on the significance of their research. Eligibility for the medal is open to all students who will be convocating with a Master's or a Ph.D. at Spring Convocation (this includes those students who have a February grad date) or who graduated the previous Fall at the University of Manitoba. *Value* Gold medal *Currency* Canadian *Tenable at* No details on tenability available *Deadlines* *April 1* *Application Details* Each Faculty/Unit may nominate one Master's or Doctoral student for the Governor General's Gold Medal. Nomination must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies on or before the deadline and are to include: (1) a letter from the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Unit giving a detailed rationale for the nomination, (2) the nominee's curriculum vitae, (3) an official University of Manitoba transcript, (4) a brief statement (one page) from the nominee on the significance of his/her research and related achievements during the graduate program, whereas for nominees in non-research based programs, rationale for choosing the program, significance of work (breadth of knowledge gained) and expected contribution to his/her career aspirations (5) a letter of support from the advisor, (6) the report from the external examiner. For Masters thesis, the report from the external examiner to the home department of the nominee. The selection committee will include the Dean and Associate Dean(s) of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and three members of the Executive Committee representing areas of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities and Medical and Health Sciences or designates. The Dean shall act as Chair. Please check with your faculty/unit if you are interested in being nominated for the award. *The deadline for faculties and units to have their nominations to FGS is April 1, however the deadline by which a faculty/unit wants to have nominations submitted to them will most likely be earlier. * /Updated: March 3, 2009/ fgs logo -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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GOVERNOR GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL
by Christal Barkman 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Good morning Awards Contacts: The deadline for the Governor General's Gold Medal nominations to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies is coming up on *APRIL 1st*. Please view the award details here <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> and contact me if you have any questions. I will be making arrangements to have an advertisement sent out to students and subsequently to you later today. Each Faculty/Unit may nominate ONE Master's or Doctoral student for the Governor General's Gold Medal. You may wish to announce to faculty/students that you have your own internal deadline by which nominations must be submitted in order that your own review committee has time to assess and then choose the top candidate to forward to FGS. Please ensure that all deans and directors are notified of this award and its' upcoming deadline. Thank you, Christal -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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[Fwd: CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's competition/Concours de bourses d'études supérieures de Cananda bourses à la maîtrise des IRSC]
by Marcia Labiuk 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Hello, CIHR has received extra funding and as a result they are asking universities to submit additional CIHR CGSM applications. Please see the following email from CIHR for details. I am asking for your assistance in contacting students who are CIHR eligible and encouraging them to complete an application. I've attached the information that was distributed previously for the CIHR CGSM competition, as the same guidelines apply. The application instructions can be found on the CIHR website www.cihr.ca *Please submit complete applications to my attention at 500 University Centre by March 6, 2009.* Due to the very short turnaround time required to meet the CIHR deadline, we will not be following up on missing documents. Incomplete applications will automatically be deemed ineligible. Applicants who applied in December 2008 are not required to reapply as their previously submitted applications will be considered for this submission as well. Thank you for your assistance. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -------- Original Message -------- Subject: CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's competition/Concours de bourses d'études supérieures de Cananda bourses à la maîtrise des IRSC Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:51:46 -0500 From: Joanne Delage <Joanne.Delage(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca> To: Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Awards (CGSMA) <CanadaGraduateScholarships.MasterAwardsCGSMA(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca> Le texte français suit l'anglais Important message As announced in the Federal Budget 2009, the Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) program received a budget increase starting in 2009-10. This increase is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan for further developing a highly skilled workforce. As a result, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is requesting additional nominations for the February 2009 CGS Master's competition. We will be accepting full applications that you deem competitive and that have been reviewed by your Institution for nomination. We will accept additional nominations up to the original quota amount that was issued in September, thereby doubling the total amount of nominations from your institution for this competition. We will also accept a second, B-list, of nominations that exceeds this doubling of your quota if your institution feels such additional nominations could be competitive. The latter will only be included in this 2009 Master's competition if there are insufficient nominations from other institutions to address the increased funding availability. If you require additional information on the selection process, please refer to the quotas package that was sent in September. Full applications will be accepted until March 16, 2009. The package of applications with a covering letter from the Dean of Graduate Studies, or other appropriate institutional official, describing the pre-selection process and indicating the total number of applications received must be sent to CIHR by March 16, 2009 to the following address: RE: “Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards” Research Capacity Development Canadian Institutes of Health Research 160 Elgin Street Address Locator 4809A Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9 As per CIHR's policy on completeness, applications submitted to CIHR that do not contain all of the necessary information as described within the Funding Opportunity description and corresponding application forms will be withdrawn from the competition process. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards Program Delivery Coordinator, by telephone: (613) 946-0093 or e-mail: CGSMA(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:CGSMA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> Sincerely, Dominique Lalonde ************************************************************************************************************************************* Message important Tel qu’annoncé dans le budget fédéral de 2009, le Programme de bourse d’études supérieures du Canada (BESC) verra son budget augmenter à compter de l’année financière 2009-2010. Cette augmentation s’inscrit dans Le Plan d’action économique du Canada en vue de poursuivre le développement d’une main-d’œuvre hautement qualifiée. En raison de cette augmentation, les Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC) demandent des candidatures supplémentaires pour le concours de BESC – Bourses à la maîtrise du mois de février 2009. Nous accepterons les demandes détaillées que vous jugez méritoires et qui auront été évaluées par votre établissement aux fins de mise en candidature. Ces candidatures additionnelles seront acceptées jusqu’à concurrence du nombre initial de demandes donné en septembre, doublant ainsi le nombre total de candidatures de votre établissement pour ce concours. De plus, accepterons des candidatures supplémentaires pour une liste alternative pour les candidatures que votre établissement jugera méritoires et dont le nombre dépasse le maximum désormais alloué. Ces dernières candidatures seront seulement incluses au concours de BESC – Bourses à la maîtrise 2009 si nous recevons un nombre insuffisant de nominations des autres établissements pour répondre à l’augmentation des fonds disponibles actuellement. Si vous désirez obtenir des renseignements supplémentaires sur le processus de sélection, veuillez consulter la trousse que nous vous avons fait parvenir en septembre. Les demandes détaillées seront acceptées jusqu’au 16 mars 2009. Les demandes de votre établissement, accompagnées d’une lettre du doyen de la faculté des études supérieures ou d’un autre responsable compétent de l’établissement qui décrit le processus de présélection et le nombre de demandes reçues, doivent être envoyées aux IRSC au plus tard le 16 mars 2009 à l’adresse suivante : Objet : « Bourses d’études supérieures du Canada – Bourses à la maîtrise » Développement de la capacité en recherche Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada 160, rue Elgin Indice de l’adresse : 4809A Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0W9 Tel que stipulé dans la politique sur l’intégralité, les demandes soumises aux IRSC qui ne contiennent pas tous les renseignements requis dans la description de la possibilité de financement et les formulaires de demande correspondants seront retirées du concours. Pour toute question, veuillez communiquer avec la coordonnatrice à l’exécution des programmes responsable du programme de BESC – Bourses à la maîtrise par téléphone au 613-946-0093 ou par courriel à BESCBM(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca<mailto:BESCBM@irsc-cihr.gc.ca> Meilleures salutations, Dominique Lalonde Dominique Lalonde Deputy Director, Program Delivery Division / Directrice adjointe, Division à l'exécution des programmes Research Capacity Development / Développement de la capacité en recherche Telephone: (613) 957-8671 Fax: (613) 954-1800 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) / Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC) Room 97, 160 Elgin Street / Pièce 97, 160 rue Elgin Address Locator 4809A / Indice de l'adresse 4809A Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0W9 -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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FGS Announcements for week ending February 27, 2009
by Enza Pohl 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

To All Awards Contact, please circulate as required. This message has also been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090227 <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090227.htm>.htm <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090227.htm> top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 27 February 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ U OF M GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For the 2009 Canada-Wide Science Fair *What is the Canada-Wide Science Fair?* The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), run by the Youth Science Foundation since 1962, is an annual science competition for students in grades 7-12. Each year the location of CWSF rotates among the science fair regions of Canada. CWSF 2009 has been awarded to Manitoba and will be held right here at the University of Manitoba May 9 to 17, 2009. *How many people participate in the fair?* 450 students compete every year at the fair. Another 200 adult delegates attend to chaperone the students. Over 350 judges and volunteers are needed to help the fair run smoothly. *When is it?* The fair officially starts on Saturday May 9, 2009 and runs until Sunday May 17, 2009. Volunteers will also be needed both before and after the event. *Where is it?* CWSF 2009 will be hosted at the University of Manitoba. However some events will take place at locations throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba. *What types of jobs are there?* There are a wide variety of jobs that need to be filled that require an array of skill sets. Committees that need volunteers include Accommodations, Registrations, Social Events, and Tours. We specifically need grad students for project safety checks and to help address student concerns during judging. *How do I sign-up?* Registering to volunteer is easy. Provide your name and email address to the volunteer coordinator Alastair Komus at volunteers(a)cwsf2009.ca. Early in 2009 you will receive an email with a user name and password to register on the Youth Science Foundation website. Canada-Wide Science Fair | Expo-science Pancanadienne cwsf2009(a)msss.mb.ca <mailto:cwsf2009@msss.mb.ca> - www.cwsf2009.ca <http://www.cwsf2009.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *UNESCO-L'Oréal For Women in Science International Fellowships* The UNESCO-L'Oréal for Women in Science International Fellowships are granted annually to promising young women scientists, at the doctorate or post-doctorate level, in the Life Sciences to encourage international scientific cooperation and the developing of cross-cultural networks. Applications received will be reviewed by a Canadian committee of L'Oreal and UNESCO representatives and scientific experts for nomination to the International Jury for the 2010 UNESCO-L'ORÉAL Fellowships in Life Sciences. Four (4) applicants will be submitted to represent Canada at the international level. Final selection will be made by an International Jury. The International Jury will select winners from amongst entries received from UNESCO member countries in each of the five geo-cultural regions of the world. /Number:/ 15 (4 Canadian nominees) /Amount/: $40,000 USD tenable two academic terms ($20,000 each year) /Place of Study: /Host institute outside of Canada /Deadline: /Postmarked application packages must be sent to the AUCC on or before /_April 30, 2009._/ /Guidelines and application: /Visit the AUCC website: https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005352009 <https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005352009> 10th Annual University ofManitoba Faculty of Education Graduate Student Symposium 10th Annual Faculty of Education Graduate Student Symposium Perspectives and Possibilities *Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2009 * Room 222 Education Building ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Campus Engage Call for Abstracts* Campus Engage, a network for the promotion of civic engagement activities in higher education in Ireland, invites you to submit an abstract for its inaugural conference to be held on June 4th and 5th 2009, in Dublin, Ireland. The conference entitled Higher Education and Civic Engagement Partnerships: Create, Challenge, Change will bring together higher education academics and administrators, people involved in community organisations and students, from Ireland and beyond. It will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss the potential for change through service learning / community-based learning, research, civic education and volunteering. Submissions are welcome from individuals but we also encourage collaborative contributions blending community, student and academic perspectives. While not exclusive, preference will be given to submissions that address the conference themes outlined below. Abstracts of not more than 500 words, written in English, should be submitted through the conference website www.campusengage.ie/conference <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheTalloiresNetwork/cd6cc2258b/00e0c613b6/4b86c82844> on or before 12 noon, Monday March 2nd 2009. Abstracts can be submitted in the following formats: . Oral Presentations / Papers (20 minutes) . Workshops (90 minutes) . Posters Applications cannot be accepted by email. If you have any queries or difficulties please contact the Conference Secretariat at info(a)campusengage.ie <mailto:info@campusengage.ie> *Conference Themes Philosophy* Conceptions of the role of higher education within civil society and theories of civic engagement. The role that institutions of higher education play in the development of civic engagement at student, community and societal levels. *Practice* Opportunities and barriers facing higher education and community when embedding service learning/community based learning, volunteering, scholarship of engagement and mainstreaming civic engagement activities. Creating and developing pedagogies for civic engagement including methods and models. The challenge of reciprocal learning and the co-creation of knowledge -- case-studies from students, community and academics. *Policy* Creating policy change at local, national and international levels to support the development of civic engagement and higher education. Case-studies of collaborative relationships between the agents of social change at a policy level and those within higher education. *Partnership* Ethical implications of higher education and community partnerships and dynamics of power. Perspective on the 'push and pull' of partnership - higher education as a community resource and community as a higher education resource. Challenges involved in creating sustainable civic engagement partnerships and ways of addressing these challenges. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Red River Graduate Student Conference "Speaking Up: New Voices in English Studies" Call for Papers: The English Graduate Student Organization at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota invites all graduate students in the fields of literature, composition, linguistics, and creative writing to submit abstracts for the sixth annual Red River Graduate Student Conference (RRGSC). The conference will be held Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25th, 2009 in Fargo at the NDSU Memorial Union. All paper topics related to literature, composition, linguistics, and creative works are welcome. Please consider this conference even if you are in the drafting stage of a paper or project. Panel submissions are encouraged, but not necessary. There is a registration fee of $20 for conference participation. More information about the conference may be found at http://english.ndsu.edu/rrgsc_2009 Send abstracts of 250-500 words via email attachment in a Microsoft Word file no later than March 18th, 2009 to ndsu.rrgsc(a)ndsu.edu <mailto:ndsu.rrgsc@ndsu.edu>. Please note any technology needs for your presentation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjuction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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[UM GradStudies notice] Announcement week ending 20 Feb 2009
by Christal Barkman 20 Feb '09

20 Feb '09

To Awards Contacts: Please circulate as required. This message has also been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090220.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 20 February 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *U OF M COMPOSITE - CRERAR, THOMAS ALEXANDER <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Humanities M, D TBD (two awards were offered at $11,000 each in 2008-2009) *U OF M COMPOSITE - FRANK, HEINZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Humanities M, D available annual interest (valued at $1,525 for 2008-2009) *U OF M COMPOSITE - UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Arts, women M, D $3,000 *U OF M COMPOSITE - KRISTJANSSON, ADALSTEINN TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Social Sciences and Humanities M, D available annual income (valued at $4,000 in 2008-2009) *U OF M COMPOSITE - SNIDER, DONALD VERNON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Natural, Physical or Life Sciences Social Sciences and Humanities M, D available annual income (valued at $10,000 for 2008/2009.) *MAURO, ARTHUR V. SENIOR STUDENT AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Unrestricted M, D $1,000 *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR PAPERS: Canadian Journal of Native Education *2009 Theme Issue: Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ECE -- 12)* The Canadian Journal of Native Education (CJNE) is pleased to announce a cooperative editorship for the 2009 CJNE theme issue with: . Jo-ann Archibald, Q'um Q'um xiiem, University of British Columbia . Mark Aquash, University of British Columbia . Vicki Kelly, Simon Fraser University . Graduate collectives from each university The 2008 CJNE theme issue "Indigenous Knowledges and the University" highlighted scholarly work focused on this important area of education. The 2009 theme issue will continue to address educational challenges and successes in relation to Indigenous Knowledges and Education that spans early childhood to grade 12. This CJNE call is for research papers, stories and thought-pieces that address the 2009 theme. The following questions are of particular interest: . How can Indigenous Knowledges contribute to the significant improvement and transformation of Indigenous education? . How do we make Indigenous Knowledges matter in early childhood to high school educational contexts? . How can Indigenous knowledges shape research, leadership, pedagogies, curriculum, policies, or parental/community engagement? . What is the nature of the forces that either resist or ensure the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledges in ECE -- grade 12 contexts? Please send four titled hard copies with abstract: (one hard copy to include name and contact address info and three hard copies without name and contact info for blind review) to: 2009 Theme Issue - Canadian Journal of Native Education Dr. Jo-ann Archibald Indigenous Education 2125 Main Mall, University of British Columbia Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 OR send a digital copy in Word format to: indigenous.education(a)ubc.ca CJNE uses APA style. Submissions should be no longer than 6,250 words in length. Deadline: July 2, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *_2009 - 2010 Sheldon Chumir Internship in Ethics in Leadership_* Applications are invited from senior university or college students or graduates in any field relevant to ethics in leadership for an Internship with the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. A completed or nearly completed Master's degree will be an asset. Interns work with the Foundation on research, program development and implementation, publications and community outreach. The Foundation seeks Interns who display a deep understanding of ethics in leadership and public life together with imagination and creativity of thought, demonstrated experience in working with the community, strong organizational skills, superior writing skills and a personal commitment to the Foundation's mission. The stipend for the nine-month period is $34,100. A professional development allowance of up to $3000 is available for use by the Intern on activities agreed upon by the Intern and the Foundation. In certain circumstances, and by mutual agreement, the Internship period can be extended by up to three months. *_Applications must include_:* - a brief essay (not more than 1500 words) describing the applicant's interest in and views on ethics in leadership, how this subject is related to his/her academic program and career plans, and what ideas, knowledge and skills the applicant would bring to the work of the Foundation; - a curriculum vitae; and - names and contact information for _three_ referees who have been asked to send letters of support directly to the Foundation. *The deadline for receipt of application packages by the Foundation is _March 13, 2009_.* Applications which are not _complete_ by this date will not be considered. The successful candidate will be notified by May 15, 2009, with the Internship to commence on or about September 15, 2009. The Foundation reserves the right not to make an award in any given year, or to make more than one award, if appropriate. *_Please send applications to:_* The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership Suite 970, 1202 Centre Street S. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 5A5 tel: (403) 244-6666 fax: (403) 244-5596 email: info(a)chumirethicsfoundation.ca <mailto:info@chumirethicsfoundation.ca> For further information on the Foundation please contact our office at the above address, or visit our website at www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca <http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures (CeSOS) The Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures (CeSOS) is an international research centre at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), designated as a Centre of Excellence by the Research Council of Norway. The aim of CeSOS is to develop fundamental knowledge for the design and operation of future ships, offshore structures, floating bridges and airports, facilities for aquaculture and production of renewable energy from the oceans by integrating theoretical and experimental research in marine hydrodynamics, structural mechanics and automatic control. The annual budget is about USD 5 million. About eighty researchers are affiliated with the Centre and the annual research effort is about 50 researcher years. CeSOS would like to invite applications for: * CoE1/09: *Postdoctoral Fellowship in Unmanned Aerial Systems *(duration of 1-2 years) We are looking for a young and ambitious researcher with a PhD degree in aerospace and control, and a strong background or interest in unmanned aerial systems. The candidate is expected to be interested in both fundamental and applied research, and in working on the boundary of several research domains. Specifically, the work will involve research on guidance and control systems for both single and multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. The candidate should be prepared to work with PhD students, give seminars at the PhD level, and to work with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary research group. * CoE2/09: *Postdoctoral Fellowship in Guided Cooperative Control of Unmanned Vehicles *(duration of 1-2 years) We are looking for a young and ambitious researcher with a PhD degree in electrical, mechanical, marine or aerospace engineering and control, and a strong background or interest in unmanned vehicles. The candidate is expected to be interested in both fundamental and applied research, and in working on the boundary of several research domains. Specifically, the work will involve research on guidance and control systems for multiple unmanned vehicles, including unmanned underwater, surface, and aerial vehicles. The candidate should be prepared to work with PhD students, give seminars at the PhD level, and to work with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary research group. * CoE3/09: *Postdoctoral Fellowship in Condition Estimation and Fault-tolerant Control for Marine Vehicles* (duration of 1-2 years) We are looking for a young and ambitious researcher with a PhD degree in electrical, mechanical or marine engineering and control, and a strong background or interest in fault diagnosis, estimation, change detection and control of nonlinear systems. The candidate is expected to be interested in both fundamental and applied research, and in working on the boundary of several research domains. Specifically, the work will involve research on change detection and fault-tolerant design of control systems in one out of two areas, dependent on the successful applicant´s background and interest. One area is parametric roll resonance where the purpose is to detect and control the phenomenon before it develops to critical levels. The other is fault-tolerant estimation and control to optimize ship propulsion in waves when a diesel engine is used as prime mover. The candidate should be prepared to work with PhD students, give seminars at the PhD level, and to work with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary research group. For all positions, the candidate must have a strong background in dynamics and control, including both linear and nonlinear control theory. Experience with Matlab and Simulink is also essential. The candidate must have obtained the PhD degree within the last five years, or have completed the PhD degree requirements before the beginning of the fellowship award. Postdoctoral fellows will normally be engaged for a one or two year period, with a possibility of extension depending on the results achieved in the period. The gross salary for post doctors will typically be between NOK 435 500 and NOK 496100. Further information about the positions may be obtained from: Professor Thor I. Fossen: [+47] 91 89 73 61 Fax: [+47] 73 59 55 28 E-mail: fossen(a)ieee.org Home page: http://www.itk.ntnu.no/ansatte/Fossen_Thor/ Specific information about position CoE3/09 may be obtained from: Professor Mogens Blanke [+45] 45 25 35 65 E-mail: mogens.blanke(a)ntnu.no The homepage of the centre: http://www.cesos.ntnu.no Applications must include the following documentation: * Letter of intent outlining how the postdoctoral fellowship will further the applicant's career path - maximum 1,000 words (4 typed pages) * Curriculum vitae, not exceeding 10 pages * Two letters of recommendation from supervisors at the MSc and PhD level. These letters should comment on the candidate's work ethic, research ability and personal attributes. The referee should comment specifically about the candidate's potential in the chosen field * One letter of recommendation from an employer, if applicable * A study record, with copies of all degree certificates/diplomas, undergraduate and graduate. If the PhD is in progress, please provide proof of enrolment in the program * Publication list and PDF files of selected publications (maximum of 3) * Possible achievements in research * TOEFL score, or similar Applications should be sent to: coe(a)marin.ntnu.no You may send an e-mail with all the necessary documents attached electronically, but we require authorized documents by air mail before signing a contract with you. Mark your application with: CoE1/09, CoE2/09 or CoE3/09 *Apply as soon as possible, and at the latest: 2009-03-01* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjuction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Gene Senior Recruitment, Promotion and Communications Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/ p (204) 474 6172 f (204) 474 7553 Find out more about our students! Click the image below. UofMore <http://itsmyfuture.ca> This transmission may contain privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized distribution, copying, disclosure or dissemination of this transmission or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not (one of) the intended recipient(s), if you receive this transmission in error or if it is forwarded to you without the express authorization of the original sender, please destroy this transmission and contact us immediately. -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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2009/2010 UMGF Quota and Recommendation Form
by Marcia Labiuk 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

Please see attached for the following documents: 1. A memo from Dr. Doering regarding the 2009/2010 UMGF quotas. 2. 2009/2010 UMGF Quotas 3. 2009/2010 UMGF Recommendation Form Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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[UM GradStudies notice] Announcements week ending 06 February 2009
by Enza Pohl 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

o Awards Contacts. please circulate as required. This message has also been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090206.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 06 February 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *FLETCHER, JAMES GORDON PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN ABORIGINAL ISSUES <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 2 Aboriginal issues D $16,000 *CONGRESS OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (FORMERLY THE LEARNEDS) TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 2 Education, Law, and most departments in the Faculty of Arts M, D $600 maximum to help defray costs of attending the conference *UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* *For 2009 _only_, the March deadline will be March 2* unrestricted M, D $500 for travel in North America, $750 for international travel *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 * DR. KEN STEWART, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IN AQUATIC BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 1 Freshwater Aquatic Science M, D $2,500 *CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 1 Ukrainian or Ukrainian-Canadian topic M, D $2,000-$15,000 depending upon award ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *PUBLIC SAFETY CANADA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN HONOUR OF STUART NESBITT WHITE* Public Safety Canada (PSC) is seeking to encourage graduate research in support of its mandate, which is to enhance the safety and security of Canadians in their physical and cyber environments. These awards are available for those students who are studying and conducting research in the area of Emergency Management (EM). This includes work in the areas of one or more of the four pillars of Emergency Management; mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Studies focused on the all hazards approach with regard to EM are encouraged, as are studies in cyber security, disaster management, and critical infrastructure protection and assurance*. Cross disciplinary / multi-disciplinary studies in these areas are preferred and encouraged. Preferred disciplines are regional planning, engineering, environmental studies, computer science, geography, sociology, economics and/or areas such as risk modeling and system science. *For a definition of what PSC deems to be critical infrastructure see:* **http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/em/nciap/about-en.asp** * *Number of Awards: *Eight (8) *Value: *$19,250 CDN *Deadline Date:* March 31, 2009 Interested candidates will find the information needed to apply for this program in a PDF or Word format by visiting the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada's website https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005052009 <https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005052009> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Symposium: ETD 2009 Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations The ETD 2009 Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations is organized by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) <http://www.ndltd.org/>. The NDLTD initiative is an open federation of hundreds of universities and supporting organizations worldwide including research institutions and private companies. The 2009 conference will be held June 10 -- 13 at the University of Pittsburgh <http://www.pitt.edu/> in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 will provide a forum to: * Share the secrets of successful ETD, institutional repositories and open access programs. * Learn about new developments related to ETD authoring, archiving and dissemination. * Meet and discuss ETD challenges and issues with peer participants in your region. * Build skills that will facilitate ETD implementation at your university. * Review issues that influence the success of your ETD program. * Share experiences and research with the ETD community. Deadline for Abstract Submission: *February 16, 2009 * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43rd Annual Prairie Universities Biological Symposium (PUBS) Conference Designed by graduate students for graduate and senior undergraduate students, the 43rd Annual PUBS brings prairie university students together to exchange ideas and research in various disciplines. Conference topics include but are not confined to aquatic biology, behavioural ecology, botany, chemistry/biochemistry, genetics, geography, kinesiology, molecular biology, natural history, neuroscience, palaeontology, parasitology and toxicology. More info at *www.pubs2009.com* <http://www.pubs2009.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transportation Association of Canada Foundation Scholarships Just a reminder that the Transportation Association of Canada Foundation Scholarships deadline is March 2, 2009. Full details on the Foundation can be found www.tac-foundation.ca <http://www.tac-foundation.ca> or by contacting the Foundation at foundation(a)tac-atc.ca <mailto:foundation@tac-atc.ca>. Foundation scholarships are intended to provide education assistance in technical areas or disciplines which will contribute to safe, secure, efficient, effective and environmentally and financially sustainable transportation services in support of Canada's social and economic goals. In Canada as a whole, the Foundation's primary focus for educational support (scholarships) is on roadways and their strategic linkages and inter-relationships with other components of the transportation system. In urban areas, the primary focus is on the movement of people, goods and services and its relationship with land use patterns and other transportation modes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *EQUIPP: Enhancing Qualitative Understanding of Illness Process and Prevention * *A CIHR STIHR Program* - click for more info <http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/iiqm/equipp.cfm> EQUIPP is a one-year certificate training program in qualitative methodologies for graduate and post doctoral students and researchers from all disciplines, interested in health research. The program is offered through the University of Alberta under the auspices of the Faculty of Nursing. This program is a Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research (STIHR) currently funded by the Institute of Gender and Health, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (IGH, CIHR). The trans-disciplinary program combines formal classes, interactive seminars, and hands-on research experience to provide the best possible learning experience. Focusing on research methods, rather than any one health care discipline, graduates will return to the workforce prepared to conduct research in any area. Limited fellowship funding is available based on CIHR guidelines. The overall objective of the EQUIPP training program is to prepare new investigators, postdoctoral, doctoral and masters trainees to be leaders in Canada and globally with the highest level of skill in qualitative and mixed method transdisciplinary health research. This objective will be accomplished by 1) enhancing our already developed superior training and mentoring environment; 2) supporting collaboration between trainees and mentors, including those leading transdisciplinary research teams; and 3) providing meaningful training in the ethical conduct of qualitative and mixed method research, facilitating translation of qualitative knowledge, and enhancing professional skills development. The EQUIPP training program is currently in its final year of funding, ending April 2009. The Committee has applied to CIHR for a renewal of funding which, if successful, will enable the program to offer qualitative training for a further six years, starting May 2009. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland Applications for a tenure track position in *Environmental/Occupational Health* The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Individuals who are currently in the later stages of their graduate training are encouraged to apply. A completed earned doctorate is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor and to be in a tenure-track position. (If a successful candidate has not completed an earned doctorate, he/she shall be appointed to a regular term, non-renewable three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. If the candidate completes all the requirements for the doctorate during the first 24 months of the term appointment, he/she shall begin a tenure-track appointment following completion of the requirements of the degree). The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs within the Division; establish and maintain an independent, externally funded program of applied health research; and participate in service activities. Candidates will be expected to possess a PhD in a relevant health field and have expertise in any combination of the following areas: air quality, food and water quality, climate change, toxicology, environmental/occupational exposures, and environmental/occupational health policies. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience working with community stakeholders and familiarity with geographical information systems in the environmental/occupational health context. *Applications should be addressed to*: Dr. Shree Mulay, Associate Dean, Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Memorial University of Newfoundland, Room 2843, Health Sciences Centre, A1B 3V6. Applications can be submitted electronically to brendah(a)mun.ca <mailto:brendah@mun.ca> or by fax: (709) 777-7382. The application package should include /curriculum vitae/, contact details of three referees, a letter of application, one sample of scholarly writing, an overview and discussion of qualifications and interests as they relate to the position, and a statement of teaching philosophy. The deadline for application is *May 1, 2009*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 2010 BOWER AWARD AND PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE *Theme: Earth Systems* *Prize: $250,000 USD* Deadlines: Notice of intent to nominate is encouraged: *February 28, 2009* Complete Nomination: April 30, 2009 Dear Colleague: On behalf of The Franklin Institute, I invite you to nominate candidates for the 2010 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science. This award is presented annually by The Franklin Institute to an individual of any nationality for outstanding work in the basic, applied, or engineering sciences. Each year, a predetermined field of study is chosen as a theme. A gold medal and a cash prize of $250,000 are awarded to the individual selected to receive the award. The theme for the 2010 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science is Earth Systems. *The Franklin Institute seeks nominations of individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to our understanding of the interrelationships among Earth Systems leading to increased predictability of natural or human-induced changes on the planet. Nominations should recognize efforts that encompass various earth systems and processes, including: the Earth's interior, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere, biogeochemical cycles, and Earth history. * The Franklin Institute Awards Program is among the oldest and most comprehensive international science and technology awards programs in the world. The list of Franklin Institute laureates reads like a "Who's Who" in the history of 19th, 20th, and 21st century science, including such titans as Thomas Edison, Marie and Pierre Curie, Rudolph Diesel, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Enrico Fermi, Ruth Patrick, Stephen Hawking, Ralph Cicerone, Sir Martin Rees, Noam Chomsky, Paul Baran, Rob Van der Voo, Luna Leopold and M. Gordon Wolman, and Wallace Broecker. I urge you to nominate a candidate whose name should be added to this distinguished list. For more information on nominating a candidate for The 2010 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science, please visit: www.fi.edu/franklinawards/call.html <http://www.fi.edu/franklinawards/call.html> Questions about the appropriateness of a particular nomination are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Frederic Bertley, Vice President, The Franklin Institute, at fbertley(a)fi.edu <mailto:fbertley@fi.edu>. If you know of a candidate who has made an extraordinary contribution in the area of Earth Systems, I strongly encourage you to participate in this 2010 Bower nomination process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Call for Abstracts: Higher Education and Civic Engagement Partnerships: Create, Challenge, Change Campus Engage, a network for the promotion of civic engagement activities in Irish higher education, has issued a call for abstracts for its inaugural conference on June 4th and 5th 2009. The conference, entitled Higher Education and Civic Engagement Partnerships: Create, Challenge, Change is being co-sponsored by the Talloires Network. It will bring together higher education academics and administrators, people involved in community organizations and students, from Ireland and beyond. It will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss the potential for change through service learning / community-based learning, research, civic education and volunteering. The conference will be organized around four general themes: Philosophy, Practice, Policy, and Partnership. Abstracts can be submitted in the following formats: * Oral Presentations / Papers (20 minutes) * Workshops (90 minutes) * Posters Submissions are welcome from individuals but we also encourage collaborative contributions blending community, student and academic perspectives. While not exclusive, preference will be given to submissions that address the conference themes listed above. Abstracts of not more than 500 words, written in English, should be submitted through the conference website (http://www.conference.campusengage.ie/submission/) on or before 12 noon, *Monday February 16th 2009*. Applications cannot be accepted by email. If you have any queries or difficulties please contact the Conference Secretariat at info(a)campusengage.ie <mailto:info@campusengage.ie> (info(a)campusengage.ie <mailto:info@campusengage.ie>) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FILM: UNDER RICH EARTH - *Two Nights Only ! Sat. & Sun/ Feb. 7 & 8 / 7:00 PM* *Two Nights Only ! Sat. & Sun/ Feb. 7 & 8 / 7:00 PM * THE Winnipeg Film Group CINEMATHEQUE, 100 ARTHUR ST. Introduced By Director (and former Winnipegger) Malcolm Rogge Rogge's latest documentary tells of an extraordinary and overlooked collision between the global mining corporation Ascendent Copper and the humble family farmers of Ecudaor's Intag Valley. With its blend of incredible on-site footage, shocking activities, and stunning first person accounts, Rogge's film effectively unearths the saga of a tiny community forced into battle against the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Medical Students Research Congress 2009 - Call for Abstracts *International Medical Students Research Congress 2009 I.stanbul / Turkey 8 - 10 May 2009 Call for abstracts **Deadline: 15 February 2009 *Dear international medical students, Have you performed scientific research which you would like to present to (bio)medical students from all over the world? Over 300 students will attend the International Medical Students Conference / Approximately 150 students will present their results. Don't miss it!! Send in your abstract !! www.imsrc.org <http://www.imsrc.org/> - Date: 8 - 10 May 2009 - Place: Istanbul/ Turkey - Subjects: All (bio)medical Researches - Presentation: Poster and oral presentation - Awards: MAX. 1000 Euros - Accommodation: 3 nights for in a 3 star hotel - Including: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and social programme. - Deadline: 15 February 2009 imsrc2009(a)gmail.com <mailto:imsrc2009@gmail.com> http://www.imsrc.org/ http://www.ctfobak.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ American Society for Engineering Education : ASEE Spring 2009 Northeast Conference *April 3-4, 2009* The Spring 2009 Northeast ASEE Conference will be held on April 3-4, 2009 at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A. This year's conference theme is: *Engineering in the New Global Economy*. In the coming years, our world will continue to face economical, environmental and energy related problems. How is Engineering and Engineering Technology Education responding to the needs of our society and the world? This will be the theme for an exhilarating and thought provoking weekend of professional workshops, presentations, and discussions at the University of Bridgeport. The ASEE Northeast Section is soliciting faculty papers, student papers and student posters which address the various challenges and paradigms in this technological world through research and instructional programs in Engineering and Engineering Technology education. There are three conference tracks: 1. Regular/ faculty papers 2. Student papers and 3. Student posters The deadline for abstract submission is *February 27th, 2009*. Prospective authors are invited to submit their abstracts online in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format through the conference website at http://www.asee2009conference.org Suggested conference topics are listed below. Other innovations in course and laboratory experiences and assessments are also most welcome for submission: . Chemical and Biological Engineering . Civil & Environmental Engineering . Electrical & Computer Engineering . Engineering Technology/ Community Colleges . Industrial, Automation and Manufacturing Engineering . Engineering Technology and Community Colleges . Innovations In Engineering Education . First Year Experiences . K-12 Education (Engineering Curriculum Integration) . Mechanical Engineering . Computer Science and Information Technology . Women in Engineering and Computer Science . Robotics . Service Learning . Sustainability . Design Projects . Engineering and Technology in the Liberal Arts . Systems Engineering . Globalization . Ethics . Diversity In Engineering . Multidisciplinary Research Paper and other Proposal Submissions Prospective authors are invited to submit their abstracts online in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format through the website of the conference at http://www.asee2009conference.org. Proposals for special sessions, tutorials, worskshops and exhibitions are also welcome. Please check the conference website regarding instructions for these proposal submissions. *Important Dates:* Abstracts due *27th February, 2009 * Acceptance notification *6th March, 2009 * Final manuscript & Registration due *20th March, 2009* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Centre on Aging Student Scholarships Centre on Aging Student Scholarships that are available for 2009 - 2010. The Centre on Aging has several funding opportunities that are meant to encourage the furthering of studies in aging and gerontology. These awards have been made available through gifts and donations made to the Centre. Alzheimer Society awards and CIHR opportunities are also available. There are awards open to both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information on a specific award, please refer to our website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/centres/aging and click on For Students: Funding. Specific criteria and application forms can also be found on the website. If you require any further information, please contact me at the address below. Keep in mind the deadline for applications is April 1, 2009. Trish Macdonald, BHEc Coordinator Centre on Aging 338 Isbister Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone:(204)474-9854 Fax: (204)474-7576 E-mail: macdonap(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:macdonap@cc.umanitoba.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CIHR Institute of Gender and Health In June 2009 CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health will host its inaugural summer institute for trainees (graduate students and post-doctoral fellows). The summer institute will take place at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC) from June 23-26, 2009. This residential workshop will offer participants an opportunity to increase their understanding of methods for gender, sex and health research, as well as the opportunities and challenges that arise from the application of these methods. The Summer Institute will also give participants the chance to network with colleagues and mentors from across Canada working in the field of gender, sex and health research. We are accepting applications from trainees until March 1, 2009. Application forms and further information about the summer institute are available in both official languages on our website: CIHR Institute of Gender and Health 2009 Summer Institute: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/38612.html <http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/38612.html> Atelier d'été 2009 de l'Institut de la santé des femmes et des hommes des IRSC: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/38612.html <http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/38612.html> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Department of National Defence: 2009 Awards, Scholarship and Internship Programs The Department of National Defence has launched the following 2009 Awards, Scholarship and Internship Programs: SDF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (including the R.B. Byers Postdoctoral Fellowship) SDF PhD Scholarship Program (including the Dr. Ronald Baker Doctoral Scholarship) SDF Master of Arts Scholarship Program SDF Internship Program SDF Aboriginal Scholarship Program Applications must arrive at the AUCC by* February 9, 2009*. Interested candidates will find the information needed to apply for these programs by visiting the Department of National Defence website: http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/awards-eng.html <http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/awards-eng.htm> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjunction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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FGS Announcement addition, for week ending January 23, 2009
by Enza Pohl 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

To All Awards Contacts, please circulate as required. This message was sent to graduate students.* DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS OATWAY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP* *Research Fields *Law, Psychology, Sociology *Categories * No categories available *Citizenship * Unrestricted *Eligibility * This award is to support the study of adult harassment. The fellowship will be offered to a student who: 1. is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either a Master's or Doctoral program delivered by the Faculty of Law, the Department of Psychology, or the Department of Sociology; 2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours (or two full years or equivalent) of university study; 3. has undertaken or has proposed to undertake research focused on issues related to adult harassment (non-physical, non-sexual, mental, emotional, and/or psychological), including but not limited to its causation, the motivations or psychodynamics of the perpetrator, implications for the victim's life and well-being, and/or legal aspects. *Value *TBD *Currency *Canadian *Tenable at * Tenable at the University of Manitoba *Deadlines* *February 2* *Application Details * Applicants will be required to submit an application which will consist of a description of their proposed research or ongoing research (maximum 500 words), a current academic transcript(s), and two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution. Recipients may hold the Dr. Richard Douglas Oatway Memorial Fellowship concurrently with any other awards, consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. A recipient may not hold the Fellowship more than twice. Contact: Christal Barkman at barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:barkman@cc.umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-6827. -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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FGS Announcements for the week ending January 23, 2009
by Enza Pohl 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

To All Awards Contacts, please circulate as required. This message was sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090123.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 23 January 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Colloquium Announcement: Sense and Sustainability at the Université de Montréal Sense and Sustainability at the Université de Montréal Département d'études anglaises March 13 - 14, 2009 Keynote speaker Clive Doucet, poet & author of Urban Meltdown (2007) The English Graduate Student Society of the /Département d'études anglaises /at the /Université de Montréal /invites all graduate students to this historic multilingual city to attend our sixth annual colloquium 'Sense and Sustainability: Green approaches to reading', from Friday March 13th to Saturday March 14th, 2009, located in the beautiful Pavillion Jean-Coutu. Send your 250-word abstract to submissions(a)egss-umontreal.org <mailto:submissions@egss-umontreal.org> by January 31, 2009.For CFP see: www.egss-umontreal.org <http://www.egss-umontreal.org> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *PHDs Interested in Work in Saudi Arabia?* King Saud University, invites distinguished PhD holders in the fields of Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Sciences and Business Administration to join as University Staff. *Requirements:* 1. PhD holders from well-respected universities in Europe, New Zealand, Australia and/or USA/Canada 2. With experience both in teaching and research *Features: * 1. Salary about $ 30,000.00 - 80,000.00 per Annum. 2. Accommodation allowance. 3. Annual air tickets up to 4 persons "Business class". 4. Free medical care. 5. Tax free *Please send your application and CVs to:** **ndaghri(a)ksu.edu.sa <mailto:ndaghri@ksu.edu.sa>* For more information please visit www.ksu.edu.sa <http://www.ksu.edu.sa/> http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/5781/default.aspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjuction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *The Canadian Arthritis Network: 2009 Pilot Grant Program (PGP)* for******* new investigators* The Canadian Arthritis Network, a federally-funded organization that funds arthritis research, supports trainees and acts as a facilitator to connect the leading players in the arthritis research community, has recently launched an* open competition*** for pilot operating funds.** The******* 2009 Pilot Grant Program (PGP)* for******* new investigators* aims to support new researchers who are establishing their careers in arthritis in the areas of Osteoarthritis (OA), Inflammatory Joint Diseases (IJD) or Bioengineering for the Restoration of Joint Function (BIO). The program will provide one-time funding to innovative research proposals submitted by eligible applicants. Eligibility: new investigators who, at the time of the application: · are within three years of receiving their first academic appointment; · hold an appointment as an independent investigator at a CIHR eligible institution at the time of taking up the award, and throughout the term of the award; · who do not hold (or have not held) peer-reviewed operating funds as a Principal Investigator totalling greater than $30,000. *****Funding* · Up to $50,000 is available from the Canadian Arthritis Network for this award. *Application Deadlines* · Registration deadline: Monday, February 2, 2009 · Submission deadline: Monday, February 16, 2009 A Registration form and Grant Review Selection Process form have been attached for those interested in applying for funding. These forms, and other relevant information, are also available on the Canadian Arthritis Network's website here: _http://www.arthritisnetwork.ca/r_and_d/randd_researchpro_en.php#pgp_ <http://www.arthritisnetwork.ca/r_and_d/randd_researchpro_en.php> Any questions should be directed to Stefanie Cara at 416-586-4800 ext. 5164 or _scara(a)mtsinai.on.ca_ <mailto:scara@mtsinai.on.ca>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2009 U of M Political Studies Students' Conference: "The Never-Ending Story? Conflicts in the Middle East" The organising committee for the 2009 U of M Political Studies Students' Conference (PSSC) entitled "The Never-Ending Story? Conflicts in the Middle East", would like to extend an invitation for all graduate students at the U of M. Briefly, the conference is being held between *January 28-30* and seeks to engage students, leading academics and the public in an open forum to explore a range of key challenges that confront the MIddle East. There will be eighteen guest speakers on six panels to discuss topics that include: "The Israeli-Palestinian Question", "Social Conflict: Religion and Political Culture", "Economic Conflict: Oil and Water", "Military Conflict: Proliferation", "Geopolitical Conflict: Territory and External Powers" and "Canada, Conflict and the MIddle East." Also, the keynote speaker is Michael Bell. He is from the University of Windsor and was the former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. He recently gave an interview to the Globe and Mail about the current crisis in Gaza. The conference is located at the Great Hall (University College building) at the University of Manitoba. A question period will follow each panel. We also have a website at www.umpssc.ca <http://www.umpssc.ca/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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