University of Manitoba

Student Weekly Graduate Edition
 
July 4 - 17
 
Check Out This Week's Top Stories
 

Learn more about PhD student Nivedita Seshadri’s diabetes discovery

Every three minutes a Canadian learns they have diabetes
 
 
Can we build a better mri?
Graduate student Kyla Smith is developing a silent and more accessible solution

 
 
What is beyond our universe
Using supercomputers, math, and way-out-there thinking to study the big bang
 
 
Construction notice
The University is commencing a road renewal program on Fort Garry campus, which will span approximately 5 years

 
 

Top five lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure

Kevin Boreskie is a graduate student and 2018 3MT finalist. His lab studies high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

 
Upcoming Awards
 
Women's health research foundation of canada - graduate scholarship - part time
$1500 (approx.)- For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Women's health
Deadline: july 6, 2018
 
 
fletcher, james gordon phd fellowship in functional foods and nutraceuticals
$20,000 (approx.) - For PhD Students
Research Field(s): Functional Foods, nutraceuticals
Deadline: july 6, 2018
 
 
master's award for indigenous students
Up to a maximum of $10,000 - For Master's Students
Research Field(s): Unrestricted
Deadline: July 20, 2018
 
 
doctoral award for indigenous students
Up to a maximum of $10,000 - For Doctoral Students
Research Field(s): Unrestricted
Deadline: july 20, 2018
 
 
IRENA KNYSH GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN UKRAINIAN STUDIES
$6,325 (approx.) - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies
Deadline: July 27, 2018
 
 
Sixth Prairie Conservation and endangered species conference fellowship
$1425 - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Environmental Studies
Deadline: July 30, 2018
 
 
Sheu L. lee family scholarship in oncology research
$3,000 - For Master's and PhD Students
Research Field(s): oncology
Deadline: August 10, 2018
 
 
vanier canada graduate scholarship
$50,000/year up to 3 years - For PhD Students
Research Field(s): unrestricted
Deadline: September 14, 2018
 
 
Mitacs Career Connect
Funding for work placements with recent graduates
Research Field(s): Natural resource sectors,Climate change categories
Deadline: October 1, 2018
 
Upcoming Awards
 
Zotero: beyond the basics
July 10 / 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Mendeley: Beyond the Basics
July 26 / 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Garry Campus
 
Dates and Deadlines
 
August 6
Terry Fox Day observed, University Closed
 
 
August 29
Fort Garry Graduate Student Orientation
 
 
September 7
Bannatyne Graduate Student Orientation