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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=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2775&letter=F* 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=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2512&letter=C* 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=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2747&letter=U* *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=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2383&letter=E*
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=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2833&letter=S* 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=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3249&letter=C* 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
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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 *
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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
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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@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.
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*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.
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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@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*.
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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@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.
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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@campusengage.ie mailto:info@campusengage.ie (info@campusengage.ie mailto:info@campusengage.ie)
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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.
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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@gmail.com mailto:imsrc2009@gmail.com http://www.imsrc.org/ http://www.ctfobak.org/
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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*
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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@cc.umanitoba.ca mailto:macdonap@cc.umanitoba.ca
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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
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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
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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.
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