/sent on behalf of Paul Fernyhough

Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award

Application deadline:  June 15, 2018

The fund was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader.  Nick was a true inspiration to his laboratory partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always excel.  His insistence to always try better has had a permanent effect on his lab mates and peers.  Nick led by example and taught that detailed preparation and execution of experiments ensured reliable results.

Purpose: The purpose of this fund shall be to recognize a young investigator (specifically in the neuroscience area)  by providing an annual award(s) to support travel costs associated with the applicant’s attendance at an upcoming national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation.  This year, the value of the award may range from $300-600.

Eligibility:  At the time of application, students must be registered in the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.

· Students must be registered as a full-time graduate student at a Manitoba university.

· A student admitted under the “Provisional Status” may not receive the award during the provisional period.

· Amount of award(s) may vary each year.

· Students must be giving a poster or oral presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting (national/international)

Submission Instructions:  A complete application consists of the following:

· Introductory letter describing meeting

· Copy of abstract

· Curriculum vitae

· Current GPA, transcripts not needed

· Proposed budget of travel costs

· Submit your completed application materials to:

Paul Fernyhough
Director – Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
R4046 – 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6

How to apply for reimbursement:  Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Only original receipts will be accepted. Copies may be accepted only where proof of submission to another agency is provided.  Request for reimbursement must be done within 2 weeks following travel otherwise eligibility may be voided.

Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research

Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
University of Manitoba

Email: kjorund@sbrc.ca  or kjorundson@sbgh.mb.ca
Tel: 204.235.3939 
Fax: 204.237.4092

St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre
Room R4046 - 351 Taché  Avenue,  Winnipeg, MB  R2H 2A6  CANADA

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