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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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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 30, 2023
by Bev Godard 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

From: Agriculture Awards Program <agawards(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:17 AM To: fafs-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 30, 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. SONJA I. BATA MATERIAL CULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at up to $7,275 * For Master's & PhD students Research Fields(s): Including but not limited to: Anthropology, Environmental Studies, History, Native Studies, Fine Arts, Archival Studies, Engineering, or any of the Natural Sciences as they relate to artifact preservation (including geochemical characterization and DNA analysis) Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research related to material culture, with "material culture" defined as documenting the meaning, traditions and values revealed in making, interpreting, preservation, or history (including that in the distant past), of the physical evidence (objects and architecture) of a culture's heritage; and with "Arctic" defined as including and north of the continuous Permafrost, in Canada and throughout the Circumpolar region Deadline: August 30, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> HEART AND STROKE GRANT-IN-AID<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/GIA-2024-2025-S…> Maximum $55,000 * For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular Details: The Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program provides operating funds to support important, pertinent, novel research in the areas of heart disease and/or stroke. This support may be provided for a maximum of three years. Deadline: August 31, 2023 at 4:00pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/GIA-2024-2025-S…> NEW PERSONNEL AWARDS FOR INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Maximum $50,000 Master's students; $90,000 Doctoral students * For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Indigenous scholars whose traditional and ancestral territories are in Canada, commitment to working in heart and/or brain research. Details: Stipends will enable Indigenous trainees to focus on their research studies and engage with mentors as part of their training. Deadline: September 1, 2023 at 3:00m ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> 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…> 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 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. 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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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 30, 2023
by Bev Godard 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:30 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - August 30, 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. SONJA I. BATA MATERIAL CULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at up to $7,275 * For Master's & PhD students Research Fields(s): Including but not limited to: Anthropology, Environmental Studies, History, Native Studies, Fine Arts, Archival Studies, Engineering, or any of the Natural Sciences as they relate to artifact preservation (including geochemical characterization and DNA analysis) Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research related to material culture, with "material culture" defined as documenting the meaning, traditions and values revealed in making, interpreting, preservation, or history (including that in the distant past), of the physical evidence (objects and architecture) of a culture's heritage; and with "Arctic" defined as including and north of the continuous Permafrost, in Canada and throughout the Circumpolar region Deadline: August 30, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> HEART AND STROKE GRANT-IN-AID<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/GIA-2024-2025-S…> Maximum $55,000 * For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular Details: The Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program provides operating funds to support important, pertinent, novel research in the areas of heart disease and/or stroke. This support may be provided for a maximum of three years. Deadline: August 31, 2023 at 4:00pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/GIA-2024-2025-S…> NEW PERSONNEL AWARDS FOR INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Maximum $50,000 Master's students; $90,000 Doctoral students * For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Indigenous scholars whose traditional and ancestral territories are in Canada, commitment to working in heart and/or brain research. Details: Stipends will enable Indigenous trainees to focus on their research studies and engage with mentors as part of their training. Deadline: September 1, 2023 at 3:00m ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> 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…> 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 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. 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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Dept. evening walk
by Alina Skorobohatova 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

The following is forwarded on behalf of Dr. Claudio Stasolla: ____________________________ All, To celebrate the start of the term, I would like to re-organize a Friday evening (8, 15, 22, or 29 of September) walk to Bird Hill, as we did a coupe of years ago. We would meet by the park (I can help arranging transportation), and from there we will walk in the forest with supper (bring your own) around a bonfire. Before finalizing the details, I would like to know if there is some interest. Those interested should email to me no later than Sept 5th. Thanks, Claudio

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FW: REMINDER to please register: You are invited! FAFS Graduate Student Orientation - Mandatory for new students
by Bev Godard 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

From: Rachel Sydor <Rachel.Sydor(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 3:35 PM To: FAFS-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Agriculture Graduate Academic <AgricultureGraduateAcademic(a)umanitoba.ca>; Agribus and AgEcon Head <AAEHead(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kim Ominski <Kim.Ominski(a)umanitoba.ca>; Danny Mann <Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca>; Entomology Head <head.ent(a)umanitoba.ca>; FHNS Department Head <FHNSDEPARTMENTHEAD(a)umanitoba.ca>; Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca>; Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca>; Julieta Frank <Julieta.Frank(a)umanitoba.ca>; Karmin O <Karmin.O(a)umanitoba.ca>; Ying Chen <Ying.Chen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Alejandro Costamagna <Ale.Costamagna(a)umanitoba.ca>; Rob Gulden <Rob.Gulden(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mario Tenuta <Mario.Tenuta(a)umanitoba.ca>; Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>; Allison Paulusma <Allison.Paulusma(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kathy Graham <Kathy.Graham(a)umanitoba.ca>; Samantha Berscheid <Samantha.Berscheid(a)umanitoba.ca>; Monarch Srivastava <Monarch.Srivastava(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: REMINDER to please register: You are invited! FAFS Graduate Student Orientation - Mandatory for new students Please remember to register by end of day, Wednesday, August 30. Click here to Register<https://forms.office.com/r/b06nvhExtV>. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 5th! ________________________________ You are invited! Graduate Student Orientation for all FAFS graduate students. See attached poster and below for more info and to register. Pizza lunch will be provided. [A white and orange card with text Description automatically generated] See the morning agenda here<https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/sites/agricultural-food-sci…>. Registration required by end of day Wednesday, August 30: Click here to Register<https://forms.office.com/r/b06nvhExtV> ________________________________ Rachel Sydor Confidential Assistant to the Associate Dean (Academic and Graduate Programs) Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba 256 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road Phone: 204-474-6026 Rachel.Sydor(a)UManitoba.ca<mailto:Rachel.Sydor@UManitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs [https://umanitoba.ca/admin/mco/brand/download/um_logo_email_signature.png] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Peoples in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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FW: Reminder: Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences: 2023/24 Graduate award applications now open on UM Learn!
by Bev Godard 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

From: Agriculture Awards Program <agawards(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 2:27 PM To: fafs-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Reminder: Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences: 2023/24 Graduate award applications now open on UM Learn! [cid:image003.png@01D9D760.24849040] ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines Click here for a full listing of awards offered in the Faculty of Agricultural & Food Science<https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/student-experience/awards-a…> If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Faculty Awards Coordinator at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. Graduate Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $5,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): has proposed to undertake thesis research in the area of nutritional biochemistry. Details: is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, has completed an undergraduate degree in a faculty other than the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (or equivalent), is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in the first year of the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Animal Science; has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a curriculum vitae, and (c) a current academic transcript(s). Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Dr. Cameron Jay Memorial Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $1,775 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is conducting thesis research in the area of apiculture, pollination biology or biology of social insects and has demonstrated a high level of research potential. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Entomology, has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of a description of their research project (maximum 500 words), a current academic transcript(s), and two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution. The Scholarship is not automatically renewable but previous recipients may reapply. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Holmfridur Kristjansson Graduate Award In Nutrition<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $8,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): has demonstrated personal and professional qualities in the area of human nutritional sciences. Details: is enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and who is being supervised by a member of the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences in any of the following programs the M.Sc. program, the Ph.D. program or the Individual Interdisciplinary Program, has a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the most recent 60 credit hours (or equivalent). The applicant will be required to submit a letter (250 word maximum) to demonstrate how they have met criteria (3). Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Imperial Seed Co. Ltd. Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $3,600 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is conducting research in the area of plant genetics. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Master's or Doctoral program delivered by the Department of Plant Science in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Applicants must submit a written statement (maximum 250 words) describing their research. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Janet Fabro McComb Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $2,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): selection for this award is to be based on academic achievement and on the personal and professional qualities of the eligible candidates. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate studies in the M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in Human Nutritional Sciences or the Individual Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Nutritional Sciences at The University of Manitoba, has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the previous 60 credit hours of study, has demonstrated excellent communication skills and leadership qualities. Candidates will be required to submit a letter of reference indicating how they meet criterion (3) above. The reference letter should be written by someone in a position to objectively ascertain the communication skills and leadership qualities of the candidate (e.g. professor, supervisor, employer, etc.). Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $8,700 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): have proposed to conduct thesis research related to crops, pests, or soils and has demonstrated a high level of research potential. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. program delivered by the Department of Entomology, Plant Science, or Soil Science, have achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a curriculum vitae and a brief description of their career goals (maximum 250 words), (c) a current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference from professors, other than the proposed research supervisor, at a post-secondary institution. Recipients may hold the John Dueck Entrance Scholarship concurrently with any other awards consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $5,400 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is carrying out research focused on food product development. Details: is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the most recent 60 credit hours of study. Applicants must submit a written statement (maximum 250 words) to demonstrate how they have met the research criteria. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Marian Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $1,700 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): has demonstrated interest, commitment, and participation in the field of community nutrition. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master's or Ph.D studenteither in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, has completed an undergraduate degree in Human Ecology, or Agricultural and FoodSciences with a major in Human Nutritional Sciences, or a closely related field, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours(or equivalent) of undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants will be required to submit an application including documentation that demonstrates their interest, commitment, and participation in the field of community nutrition (for example, through past and present course work, paid or volunteer work, future career goals, thesis topic, etc.). Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Marion Vaisey-Genser Graduate Travel Award<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> - NEW! Award valued at $775 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): has completed a significant piece of research and has presented it in the form of a manuscript or has been accepted to present this research at a national or international conference (submitted or to be submitted for publication to a peer-reviewed journal). Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in the M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, has an advisor whose primary appointment is in the field of Human Nutritional Sciences, has achieved the highest academic standing among the eligible students in a given year (a minimum grade point average of 3.85 [or equivalent] on the last 60 credit hours completed -undergraduate and graduate). Applicants will be asked to submit a copy each of the manuscript and the conference abstract on or before the deadline date. This award may be held in conjunction with other travel awards. The recipient may acknowledge the contribution from the award during the conference presentation or in the paper's publication. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn MZTRA Soil Conservation Fellowship Award valued at $25,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is conducting research in western Manitoba in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Brandon Research Centre, or with any other suitable (as determined by the selection committee) individual producer, private research, government or industry group in the region. Is conducting a research project examining one of the following topics: (i) the benefits of reduced tillage practices and crop rotations (including but not limited to yield, disease and pest management, nutrient use and losses, soil organic matter, soil moisture, biological diversity), (ii) practices to improve soil health, agroecosystem resiliency, and adaptation to climate change, (iii) reduced farm energy use (fuel, fertilizer, pesticides), (iv) benefits of perennials, cover crops/relay crops in rotation in relation to any of the above, (v) pulse agronomy in relation to any of the above. Preference in selection will be given to students conducting research projects involving reduced tillage techniques. For the purposes of this award, "western Manitoba" is defined as west of the Red River Valley (Manitoba escarpment and Carberry Sandhills delimiting boundary). Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a research-based program delivered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed or current research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a current curriculum vitae, (c) a current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn NCLE Graduate Research Scholarship Award valued at $2,500* For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is pursuing or plans to undertake research in one or more of the defined NCLE research theme areas and has demonstrated community involvement and/ or leadership abilities, while in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and/ or prior to being admitted to the Master of Science degree program. NCLE defined research theme areas include: (i) One Health approaches to animal management: exploring how decisions about feeding, care, housing, and health can optimize productivity, environmental impact, animal well-being and quality of animal-sourced foods; (ii) Livestock as a component in sustainable agroecosystem solutions management: developing and evaluating strategies to enhance the role of livestock in an integrated, sustainable food production system; and (iii)Data-driven tools to improve industry sustainability: harnessing the power of big data to make better decisions - in farm management, regulation, land use planning and more. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in any Master of Science degree program delivered by a department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.25 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Applicants will be required to submit: (i) a description of the proposed research (maximum 500 words) and a statement of its practical applicability and relevance to one or more of NCLE research theme areas, (ii) information on their educational background, research experience, and community involvement and/or leadership experience, (iii) a copy of their current transcript, and (iv) a letter of reference from a graduate advisor or from a faculty member familiar with the student's research work. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Orval G. Caldwell and H. Ruth Gardner Caldwell Fellowship in Sustainable Agriculture/Agroecology<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $14,000 (variable) * For Master's students Research Field(s): is pursuing a research program in the area of sustainable agriculture or agroecology. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master of Science degree program delivered by a Department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has obtained a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study. Applicants will be required to submit an application which will consist of a one-page (maximum 500 words) description of their proposed or ongoing research and a letter of support from their Academic Advisor. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Prairie Improvement Network Graduate Fellowship - NEW! Award valued: (variable) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): are completing a research based thesis that will, in the opinion of the selection committee, contribute to a thriving, sustainable agriculture and agribusiness community in Manitoba. Details: are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master's or Ph.D. student in a program delivered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Preference in selection will be given to students who graduated from a high school in Manitoba. Candidates will be required to submit an application that includes a copy of their thesis proposal, a statement (maximum 500 words) of how the research will contribute to a thriving, sustainable agriculture and agribusiness community and two academic letters of reference from instructors at post-secondary institutions. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Sydney L. Morantz Scholarship for Research In Poultry Science<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $5,300 (variable) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): are conducting research in the area of poultry science. Details: are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master's or Ph.D. student in a program delivered by the Department of Animal Science, have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent). Students will be required to submit a statement (500 word maximum) on their research, as well as a current curriculum vitae. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn SYNGENTA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $16,000 * For Master's students Research Field(s): is conducting research in sustainable agriculture in the following areas: environmental quality and resources management, integrated pest management, introduction of new technologies, economic viability and rural community sustainability. Details: is enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Master's program in Agricultural and Food Sciences, has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in the most recent two years of full-time study in an undergraduate and/or graduate program. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land Agriculture Scholarship<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $2,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): selection of recipients is to be based on academic performance and on the applicability of research to current farm practices including research in methods farmers may use to add value to their products before "leaving the farm gate". Details: enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies as a Master's or Ph.D. student in a program in Agricultural and Food Sciences, has obtained a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Award valued at $2,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is conducting or has proposed to conduct research in barley science and has demonstrated great aptitude and potential in this research field. Details: is enrolled full-time in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba, in any of the following Departments: Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Plant Science, or Animal Science, has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on all courses completed to date. Applicants for this fellowship will demonstrate their aptitude and potential in the barley science research field by way of a two-page summary of their current/proposed research and how it fits into the area of barley science. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship Award valued at $9,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): the purpose of this fund is to support graduate students working in a research-based graduate program focusing on agronomy in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Details: is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree program delivered by a department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, has obtained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study, submits an application which consists of a one to two page (maximum 500 words) description of their research interest, submits a letter of support from their graduate supervisor or proposed graduate supervisor. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, and to graduates of Canadian universities. The Fellowship is not automatically renewable but previous recipients may reapply. Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn Western Grains Research Foundation Graduate Scholarship Award valued at $100,000 (variable) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): have proposed to undertake thesis research in an area of crop research that fits within the WGRF research priority areas. Details: are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the first year of a Master's or Doctoral program delivered by a department in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words) and an explanation of how it fits within the WGRF research priority areas, (b) a current curriculum vitae, (c) current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference Deadline: September 1, 2023 Apply via UM Learn -- Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences Awards Office 160 Agriculture Building | 66 Dafoe Road Email: agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image004.png@01D9D760.24849040]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/wefeed/index.html> [cid:image006.png@01D9D760.24849040]<https://umanitoba.ca/afs/>

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – August 23, 2023
by Bev Godard 23 Aug '23

23 Aug '23

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:13 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – August 23, 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. SONJA I. BATA MATERIAL CULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at up to $7,275 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Fields(s): Including but not limited to: Anthropology, Environmental Studies, History, Native Studies, Fine Arts, Archival Studies, Engineering, or any of the Natural Sciences as they relate to artifact preservation (including geochemical characterization and DNA analysis) Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research related to material culture, with “material culture” defined as documenting the meaning, traditions and values revealed in making, interpreting, preservation, or history (including that in the distant past), of the physical evidence (objects and architecture) of a culture’s heritage; and with “Arctic” defined as including and north of the continuous Permafrost, in Canada and throughout the Circumpolar region Deadline: August 30, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> HEART AND STROKE GRANT-IN-AID<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/GIA-2024-2025-S…> Maximum $55,000 · For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular Details: The Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program provides operating funds to support important, pertinent, novel research in the areas of heart disease and/or stroke. This support may be provided for a maximum of three years. Deadline: August 31, 2023 at 4:00pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/GIA-2024-2025-S…> NEW PERSONNEL AWARDS FOR INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Maximum $50,000 Master’s students; $90,000 Doctoral students · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Indigenous scholars whose traditional and ancestral territories are in Canada, commitment to working in heart and/or brain research. Details: Stipends will enable Indigenous trainees to focus on their research studies and engage with mentors as part of their training. Deadline: September 1, 2023 at 3:00m ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> 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…> 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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