University of Manitoba

Student Weekly Graduate Edition
 
October 5 - 11
 
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NORTHERN SCIENTIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)
Join Dr. Milne as she reviews valuable background information regarding the NSTP application for the 2017-2018 academic year.
OCTOBER 7 @ 10AM | WALLACE BUILDING
 
 
The Fantastic Four - U of M Vanier Scholars
For the second year in a row, four U of M graduate students receive Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
 
 
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday, October 3 - Friday, October 7
 
 
Fall Reading Break Info
A quick list of everything you need to know about what’s happening (or not happening) on campus.
 
 
BUT I’M NOT A CHEATER!
October is Academic Integrity Month – find out why you need to learn more about academic integrity.
 
 
Mobile Payment for Parking now Available
Parkmobile app allows you to pay for parking at approximately 1,500 spaces in 14 lots.
 
 
Asper MSc & PhD in Management Information Day
Friday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 108 Drake Centre
 
 
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
Watch for weekly communications on how to recognize cyber incidents along with ways you can protect yourself while connected.
 
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Upcoming Awards
 
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL DOCTORAL (SSHRC)
Variable - For PhD Students
Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities
Deadline: November 4, 2016 (Deadline for depts to submit recommendations to FGS)
 
 
NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP, CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Variable - For PhD Students
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences & Engineering
Deadline: October 21, 2016 (Transcript submission: October 7th, 2016)
 
 
TRUDEAU FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to $40,000 per year for up to 4 years - For PhD Students
Research Field(s): Human Rights & Social Justice, Responsible Citizenship, Canada in the World, Humans and the Natural Environment
Deadline: October 31, 2016
 
 
Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies
$2,100.00 (approx. and to offer one or more scholarships) - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Peace building
Deadline: October 7, 2016
 
 
IODE War Memorial Scholarship
$15,000.00 (up to 3 scholarships are offered for the 2017-2018 academic year) - For PhD Students
Research Field(s): Unrestricted
Deadline: November 1, 2016 (Letter of Intent due Oct 1, 2016)
 
 
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
$500-$3,000 - For Master's & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Northern topics from all disciplines and in multi-disciplinary fields
Deadline: October 25, 2016
 
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Upcoming Awards
 
Research Essentials
October 5 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships During Busy Times
October 7 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Academia or Industry? What's Your Plan?
October 12 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Creating Maps to Show Changes Over Time
October 13 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Managing Your References with EndNote
October 13 | 2:30 pm - 4:30pm
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
Skills to Improve Your Communication With Others
October 14 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fort Garry Campus
 
 
More Workshops
 
Dates and Deadlines
 
Thursday, October 6 - Friday, October 7
Fall term break. No classes or examinations in most faculties and schools.
 
 
Monday, October 10
Thanksgiving day, University closed.