September 2023 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

CSA Green Bagger presentations
by Alexa Peterson 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Hello Plant Science Graduate Students, If you are interested in presenting your research in the Canadian Society of Agronomy Green Bagger Series, I will be taking submissions for the following presentation dates: October 11, November 15, and December 13, with more dates to follow in the new year. The CSA Green Bagger Series is an opportunity to present your research virtually to researchers, professionals, and fellow students across Canada. Presentations are 13 minutes in length, with introductions before and a brief question period following. Presentations do not require results and can be on proposals and methods. I have attached a guide that contains further information. If you are interested in this event, please contact me with your preferred presentation date. Regards, Alexa Peterson PSGSA President | CSA Student Rep. MSc. Plant Science Student University of Manitoba E: peters86(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:peters86@myumanitoba.ca> C: +1 (204) 470-0037

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PSGSA welcome
by Alexa Peterson 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Welcome Plant Science Grad Students On behalf of the PSGSA (Plant Science Graduate Students Association), we hope everyone had a great summer. If you are unfamiliar with the PSGSA, we are a student-run organization that works to build connections among plant science graduate students and faculty and create opportunities to help our students and community. If you are interested in getting to know more about us, we encourage you to participate in one of our monthly events. To stay up to date with our activities and initiatives you can follow our social media accounts or check out our website for updates. Website: https://www.uofmpsgsa.com<https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/> Instagram: um_psgsa Elections for PSGSA If you are looking for a way to meet new faces and contribute to the student experience, we will be holding nominations for PSGSA positions from Monday, September 18th, to Friday, September 22nd, a link will be sent to the nominations page on September 18. You can choose to nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else. More information about the positions and election can be found at: https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/meet-the-team-1.<https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/meet-the-team-1> Grad Lounge Feel free to make yourself at home and explore our grad student lounge, where you have access to coffee, tea, a fridge, and locker space. We kindly ask that you keep the shared area clean and wash all dishes after use. Questions or Suggestions If you have further questions, please reach out to me, or submit your inquiries through our Dropbox. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxmn3CX57bAJFjFlB0WITNRpHQ8OWnfsL…) Wishing you the best of luck in harvest and the new school term, Alexa Peterson PSGSA president

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Special Seminar: Going Post-Ac: Preparing for the non-academic career
by Michelle Carkner 08 Sep '23

08 Sep '23

Please join us on: Tuesday, October 3rd, 1:00-2:30pm CST for a special seminar with Dr. Karen Kelsky: Going Post-Ac: Preparing for the non-academic career via MS Teams Click here to register<https://forms.office.com/r/uRL7DYzT0k> See poster attached The seminar is geared towards MSc, PhDs, and Post-Docs. The seminar that will explore how to translate your skills from graduate school to non-academic positions. Also great for Undergraduates who are interested in graduate school! [cid:e02f6bd9-0ab3-41b7-a622-6c9f75f4438d][cid:b02ed63a-ea99-4850-ad84-e92068a2240d] Dr. Karen Kelsky is the Founder and President of The Professor Is In, which provides advice and consulting services on the academic job search and all elements of the academic and post-academic career. She speaks nationally and internationally on topics related to Ph.D. professionalization, and is a weekly columnist at Chronicle Vitae. Her latest book is The Professor Is In: The Essential Guide to Turning Your Ph.D. Into a Job (Random House, 2015). This seminar was supported by the FAFS Endowment Fund.

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - September 6, 2023
by Bev Godard 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:16 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - September 6, 2023 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid> If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> and we will be happy to assist remotely via email. Your patience is appreciated, and please rest assured that your email will receive a response as soon as possible based on priorities and time-sensitivity. VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<https://vanier.gc.ca/en/eligibility-admissibilite.html> Maximum $50,000 per year for three years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities (i.e., CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC). Details: Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students, the Vanier CGS program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and provide a significant financial award to assist in their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement. Students must submit an application and be nominated by their Department Head to be considered at the institutional level. Successful applications at the institutional level are then forwarded to Vanier to compete at the national level for a scholarship. Deadline: September 5, 2023 & September 11, 2023 (Please review application instructions carefully as late or incomplete applications are not considered.) More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC CGS-D/PGS-D AND PDF INFORMATION SESSION<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/nsercvideo/meeting/do…> Webinar for: Athabasca University, University of Alberta, University of Winnipeg, Trinity Western University, University of Victoria and University of Manitoba Research Fields(s): Natural Sciences, Engineering Details: Webinar Link<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/nsercvideo/meeting/do…> Webinar Number: 2778 059 3569 Webinar Password: NSERCinfo2023 (67372463 from phones) Join by Phone: 1-844-426-4405 Canada Toll Free, +1-613-714-9906 Canada Toll (Ottawa) Access Code: 27780593569 Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CDT) Participants should watch these videos<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ox0GB7vXYlhaAY7mEqwmMqYK9TGCp1E> in advance and come to the Q & A session with specific questions in mind. HEART AND STROKE NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARDS<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/NI_2024-25_Guid…> Maximum $60,000 * For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular. Details: The New Investigator (NI) program is a salary award to support new investigators who have demonstrated excellence in their doctoral and post-doctoral training and wish to establish their own independent research career. Deadline: September 7, 2023 at 4:00pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/NI_2024-25_Guid…> HEART AND STROKE DOCTORAL PERSONNEL AWARDS FOR WOMEN'S HEART AND/OR BRAIN HEALTH<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/2024-25-wdra-gu…> Maximum $45,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Devoted specifically to women's heart and/or brain health. Details: Stipends will enable Doctoral award recipients to pursue their program of research and engage with mentors as part of their training. Deadline: September 8, 2023 at 3:00pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/2024-25-wdra-gu…> POSTDOCTORAL PERSONNEL AWARDS FOR WOMEN'S HEART AND/OR BRAIN HEALTH<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers/> (1) Maximum $60,000 * For Postdoctoral Students Research Field(s): Research initiatives addressing heart conditions, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. Details: Open to Postdoctoral or Clinical fellow at an eligible Canadian institution. Deadline: September 8, 2023 More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/2024-25-wpdra-g…> CARLA THORLAKSON GRADUATE TRAVEL AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Maximum $7000 * For Master's and Postdoctoral Students Research Field(s): Unrestricted; provides students with the opportunity to travel and to thereby enhance their educational experience or research opportunities. Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research abroad. Deadline: September 13, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Prize valued at $1,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Fields(s): Unrestricted Details: Open to students enrolled full-time in a Master's or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies for at least one year at the time of nomination who have displayed intellectual and academic attainment at a high standard; have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their current program; have volunteered within and outside their current role as a student; have demonstrated strong leadership abilities and personal integrity; have shown commitment to improving the quality of life for others; and have shown outstanding performance and service in teaching and/or mentoring. Nominations will be made by the student's department. Deadline: September 15, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> BANTING POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> Postdoctoral fellowships valued at $70,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health research, Natural sciences and/or engineering, Social sciences and/or humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada and Foreign Citizens Deadline: September 20, 2023 at 8:00pm EDT More Info<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Valued at up to $6,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier) and will be conducting research abroad Deadline: September 25, 2023 More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSForeignStudy-BESC…> SAVVY NEW CANADIANS FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> (4) scholarships valued at $1,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Any field of study increasing and improving financial literacy and awareness among students in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent residents and international students at accredited Canadian universities and colleges Deadline: September 30, 2023 More Info<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> ERIC AND WENDY SCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> $85,000 year * For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Open to those who aim to pursue a research project that includes the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to their domain Deadline: October 2, 2023 More Info<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (SSHRC CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (SSHRC DOCTORAL)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000; Fellowship valued at $20,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Doctoral scholarship valued at $35,000; Doctoral Fellowship valued at $21,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities LAB2MARKET<https://www.lab2market.ca/build> Up to $155,000 in funding A 12 month program offered in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The program will provide supplementary entrepreneurship support to recipients of NSERC's I2I Phase 1 grant who are looking to build their idea into a market-ready product. Deadline: September 18, 2023 at 8:00pm ET More Info<https://www.lab2market.ca/build> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> GRADUATE STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> * AWARDS FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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PSGSA Welcome
by Alexa Peterson 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

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FW: 2023/24 Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Scholarship - now accepting applications
by Bev Godard 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

Good morning to all, I am forwarding the below message, my apologies if this is a duplicate message, but just want to make sure everyone is informed. Thanks, Bev From: Agriculture Awards Program <agawards(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 12:46 PM To: fafs-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: 2023/24 Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Scholarship - now accepting applications Importance: High Dear Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Graduate Students, Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) is now accepting applications for the CPBI Scholarship. Three CPBI Scholarships valued at $3,500 each will be awarded to students enrolled in plant breeding or genetics at a Masters or PhD level from various Canadian Universities. Application deadline: October 31, 2023. Attached is the application form. Please return the completed application form to: agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca>. Please also include the following in your application: 1. Academic record - past two years 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Resume or letter outlining education, work history, and extracurricular activities For more information about the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation Awards visit: https://germination.ca/innovation-scholarship/. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Breanne Breanne Mitenko (she/her) Advisor/Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | University of Manitoba 160 Agriculture building | 66 Dafoe Road Ph: 204-474-7045 | Email: Breanne.Mitenko(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Breanne.Mitenko@umanitoba.ca> [signature_95162516]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/wefeed/index.html> [cid:image003.jpg@01D9DC09.0564AA80]<https://umanitoba.ca/afs/> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner.

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