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FINAL REMINDER: PSGSS registration ends today
by Alexa Peterson 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

Registration for PSGSS, which is taking place on March 15 and 16 at the University of Saskatchewan, is closing TODAY February 1st, so if you would like to attend, please register! Note also that if you would like to present, you must both register AND submit an abstract, which can be done under the "Abstracts and Presentation" tab on the website, which I've included below. This way we can officially add you to the schedule. Abstracts are due February 16th. I've gotten quite a few messages about students having issues and errors when submitting abstracts. If this is happening to you, please send all the necessary information from the submission form to me directly (caf136(a)usask.ca). If you have registered and are needing a hotel, please book it as soon as possible. There is a block at the Holiday Inn near campus, but rooms are limited, and you are not guaranteed a room if they sell out. Please book using the link found under the "Accommodations" tab on the website below. https://agbio.usask.ca/plscgradsymposium/ Céline Ferré (she/her/elle) M.Sc. Candidate - Plant Science University of Saskatchewan PSGSS Chair - PSGSA

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FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 31, 2024
by Ekta Badesha 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

From: Agriculture Awards Program <agawards(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:03 AM To: FAFS-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 31, 2024 [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. DR. GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD<https://iharf.ca/scholarships/> (1) Scholarship valued at $2,000 · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Agriculture Details: Open to Agriculture students at the University of Manitoba, University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan, Applications must be submitted directly to info(a)iharf.ca<mailto:info@iharf.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2024 More Info<https://iharf.ca/scholarships/> SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA WOMEN’S STUDIES GRANTS<https://soroptimistfoundation.ca/> Grant valued at $8,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing a course of studies that will lead to a career that focuses on improving the quality of women’s lives Details: Identify as a female and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident Deadline: January 31, 2024 More Info<https://soroptimistfoundation.ca/> MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Available to graduate students of Canadian universities in any discipline. Details: All required materials including application<http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/download.html>, certified transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $10,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who engage in study in the United States or United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations. Details: All required materials including application<http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/download.html>, certified transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES INDIGENOUS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>Master’s scholarship valued at $9,500 year; Doctoral scholarship valued at $12,000 year · For Part-time thesis-based Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to indigenous students enrolled in part-time thesis-based programs at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Fellowship valued at $30,800 · For Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Food Technology and Research Details: Open to Canadian and International students in their first two years of a Ph.D. program conducting research in a field pertaining to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable awards/value - For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Support graduate students whose research contributes to the overall knowledge of wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba Details: Applicants must be conducting research or have proposed to conduct research on wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba. They must also be members of The Wildlife Society-Manitoba Chapter Inc. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JANICE FILMON AWARD IN PEACE STUDIES <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>Scholarship may be divided into more than one award total value $3,175.00 · For Full-time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Candidates have completed necessary course work towards the degree and obtained approval for a thesis or dissertation proposal prior to undertaking the research funded by this award Details: Pursing research into the process of peace building Deadline: February 21, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP <https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics>(2) Fellowships valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Students in all fields who research in the field of ethics Details: Applicants must submit a research proposal and cv electronically to: neil.mcarthur(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:neil.mcarthur@umanitoba.ca> Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics> PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $14,775 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the UM delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine and affiliated with the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre Details: Have completed one regular session or two terms, GPA of 3.50 in their program to date, and may not hold the award more than once Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SHEU L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Full or Part-Time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Conducting or plan to conduct research consistent with the strategic priority areas set out in the National Strategy for Cancer Control; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and end of life care Details: Candidates must be in College of Nursing Master’s (Oncology focus), College of Nursing Doctoral (Cancer Control) or Department of Psychology or Max Rady College of Medicine Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>$3,000 cash prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences Details: This award honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> Attention : Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>$1,000 cash prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional Master’s dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ADALSTEINN KRISTJANSSON TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $27,650 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Science and Arts Details: The purpose of the fund is to reward academic achievements of students who have completed an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba within the Faculty of Science of the Faculty of Arts within the past five years and have chosen to pursue graduate studies at an accredited university in Europe, the United States of America, or Canada (NOT including the University of Manitoba or any of its affiliated colleges) Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> E.B. KERNAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $6,650 · For full-time Master’s students Research Field(s): Engineering, Business Administration Details: Open to graduate students in the first or second year of the Master of Business Administration program who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the Price Faculty of Engineering Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF WINNIPEG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Arts Details: To support outstanding students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from either the University of Manitoba or the University of Winnipeg and have chosen to pursue studies in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at any university recognized by Graduate Women International Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> IonE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postd…> Fellowship for 2-year term · For PhD & Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Research across disciplines with an interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Details: Applicants must be U.S. work eligible or be able to obtain a visa Deadline: March 11, 2024 More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/home> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>(1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence.Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2024, who convocated in February 2024, or convocated in October 2023 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 15, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CSA GROUP GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000 per year · For Master's students Research Field(s): Engineering, Social Sciences and Health Sciences in standard development research Details: Open to currently enrolled Master’s students within the eligible two-year time period Deadline: March 31, 2024 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP <https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research on the protection of minority and human rights in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent resident and international students of all cultures and backgrounds studying at a Canadian University Deadline: April 1, 2024 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries> AGES FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP & BURSARIES <https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/>(7) Prizes $1,000-$5,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research/project has an environmental focus or component in conjunction with a rare Charitable Research Reserve Details: Open to graduate students in a Canadian or International institution Deadline: April 30, 2024 More Info<https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's scholarship valued at $14,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $18,000 · For full-Time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit. Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…> ________________________________ [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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PLNT7250 Seminar Announcement
by Bev Godard 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

PLNT7250 PLANT SCIENCE SEMINAR Presents Lauren Gislason Topic: Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci in Brassica napus L. for Pod Shatter Tolerance 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024 218 Plant Science Seminar Room Bev Godard Assistant to the Department Head/Associate Department Heads Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8563

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Thursday seminar
by Alina Skorobohatova 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

The following is being sent on behalf of Claudio Stasolla: _________________________ All, On Thursday @ 1:15 (room 218) Rob Gulden will present a talk " Experimental designs in agriculture (part II)" to the Ph.D. students . Everyone is welcome to join. Claudio

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Fwd: Plant Science Symposium
by Alexa Peterson 28 Jan '24

28 Jan '24

Hello, Registration for PSGSS, which is taking place on March 15 and 16 at the University of Saskatchewan, is closing on February 1st, which is less than a week away, so if you would like to attend, please register! Note also that if you would like to present, you must both register AND submit an abstract, which can be done under the "Abstracts and Presentation" tab on the website, which I've included below. This way we can officially add you to the schedule. Abstracts are due February 16th. If you have registered and are needing a hotel, please book it as soon as possible. There is a block at the Holiday Inn near campus, but rooms are limited, and you are not guaranteed a room if they sell out. Please book using the link found under the "Accommodations" tab on the website below. https://agbio.usask.ca/plscgradsymposium/ About - Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium | University of Saskatchewan <https://agbio.usask.ca/plscgradsymposium/> name= agbio.usask.ca Thank you and hope to see you all there!! Céline Ferré (she/her/elle) M.Sc. Candidate - Plant Science University of Saskatchewan PSGSS Chair - PSGSA

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Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Conference 2024 – STUDENT VIDEO COMPETITION IS OPEN!!
by Alina Skorobohatova 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

The following is being sent on behalf of Doug Cattani, Acting Dept Head: ________________________________ From: Peter Frohlich <Peter.Frohlich(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Peter.Frohlich@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 12:07 PM To: Kim Ominski <Kim.Ominski(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kim.Ominski@umanitoba.ca>>; Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>>; Brian Amiro <Brian.Amiro(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brian.Amiro@umanitoba.ca>>; Cristina Molina Rosell <Cristina.Rosell(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cristina.Rosell@umanitoba.ca>>; Derek Brewin <Derek.Brewin(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Derek.Brewin@umanitoba.ca>>; Danny Mann <Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Danny.Mann@umanitoba.ca>>; Kateryn Rochon <Kateryn.Rochon(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kateryn.Rochon@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca>>; Nazim Cicek <Nazim.Cicek(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nazim.Cicek@umanitoba.ca>>; Martin Scanlon <Martin.Scanlon(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martin.Scanlon@umanitoba.ca>>; Kroebel, Roland <roland.kroebel(a)AGR.GC.CA<mailto:roland.kroebel@AGR.GC.CA>> Subject: Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Conference 2024 – STUDENT VIDEO COMPETITION IS OPEN!! Hello Department Heads, Please share the bellow SCAC 2024 Graduate Student Research Video Competition information below with graduate students in your departments. This is a great opportunity for graduate students to share their research with national and international audiences and to develop communication skills that will be important during their careers. Research results can be included but are not required. A suggestion can be to also discuss the opportunity during seminar courses within your departments. Deadline for submitting a contest registration form is January 29th. Registration forms can be filled out on the conference website. Link is below. Thanks in advance for encouraging graduate students to join the competition!! Best Regards, P. [A video conference cover with a camera]Current graduate students (MSc or PhD candidates) in agriculture are invited to take part in a 3-minute video competition taking place in conjunction with the Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Conference, March 12-14, 2024. Pitch your research project in a three-minute, pre-recorded video, telling us about your research and how it might benefit farmers and the sustainability of Canadian agriculture! Research results can be included but are not required Entries will be showcased on the conference website and promoted during the conference. Select entries will be chosen for special video showing/Q & A session during the conference. Those students whose video will be featured during the conference are required to take part in a live Q & A session following the video showings. For more information visit: https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/sustainability-canadian-agr… Cash prizes will be awarded to the highest rated video entries, including a People’s Choice award! Important deadlines: January 18 Video contest opens! Entry forms available on the Conference website https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/sustainability-canadian-agr… January 29 Last day (6:30CT) to submit contest entry forms indicating your intention to submit a 3- minute video. February 1 Entry forms are reviewed and contest participants are identified and contacted. Contest details and video criteria are available on the conference website. March 1 Deadline for submitting video entries for the contest (6:30 pm CST). March 6 Students are notified of video showing and the live Q and A dates. March 12-14 Student video competition and Q and A session(s). Students must be present at their assigned sessions for video showings and for the live Q and A. March 14 Competition winners are announced during final comments segment of the conference. We are looking forward to receiving your entry forms and hearing about your exciting research projects. Best Regards, P. Peter Frohlich Research Development Coordinator National Center for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Office: (204) 474-7337 Cell: (204) 803-3939 peter.frohlich(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:peter.frohlich@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DA49F9.08017AD0] [cid:image002.png@01DA49F9.08017AD0] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 24, 2024
by Ekta Badesha 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Ekta Badesha (she/her) B.A. Graduate Program Advisor Departments of Plant Science and Soil Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences From: Agriculture Awards Program <agawards(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 10:58 AM To: FAFS-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 24, 2024 [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. DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS OATWAY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Fellowship valued at $28,050.00 · For Master’s and Ph.D. Students Research Fields(s): Adult harassment (Law, Sociology and Psychology) Details: Open to Law, Sociology and Psychology graduate students enrolled in full-time Master’s or Doctoral programs at the University of Manitoba to support the study of adult harassment Deadline: January 25, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC) SCHOLARSHIP<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> Variable scholarships valued at $6,000 each · For full-time Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Candidates must be full-time students enrolling in an accredited graduate programme in London and are required to reside at Goodenough College Details: Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada Deadline: January 26, 2024 More Info<https://www.goodenough.ac.uk/scholarships/> 3MT© AND MT 180©<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/three-minute-thesi…> Cash Prizes · For Master’s & PhD students Research Fields(s): Thesis-based program Details: Opportunities for graduate students to significantly develop their communication skills and connection to the wider community by explaining the nature, goals, and significance of their research in three minutes. Deadline: January 29, 2024, 4:00 PM CT. More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/three-minute-thesi…> DR. GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD<https://iharf.ca/scholarships/> (1) Scholarship valued at $2,000 · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Agriculture Details: Open to Agriculture students at the University of Manitoba, University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan, Applications must be submitted directly to info(a)iharf.ca<mailto:info@iharf.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2024 More Info<https://iharf.ca/scholarships/> SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA WOMEN’S STUDIES GRANTS<https://soroptimistfoundation.ca/> Grant valued at $8,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing a course of studies that will lead to a career that focuses on improving the quality of women’s lives Details: Identify as a female and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident Deadline: January 31, 2024 More Info<https://soroptimistfoundation.ca/> MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Available to graduate students of Canadian universities in any discipline. Details: All required materials including application<http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/download.html>, certified transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $10,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who engage in study in the United States or United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations. Details: All required materials including application<http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/download.html>, certified transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES INDIGENOUS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>Master’s scholarship valued at $9,500 year; Doctoral scholarship valued at $12,000 year · For Part-time thesis-based Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to indigenous students enrolled in part-time thesis-based programs at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Fellowship valued at $30,800 · For Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Food Technology and Research Details: Open to Canadian and International students in their first two years of a Ph.D. program conducting research in a field pertaining to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable awards/value - For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Support graduate students whose research contributes to the overall knowledge of wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba Details: Applicants must be conducting research or have proposed to conduct research on wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba. They must also be members of The Wildlife Society-Manitoba Chapter Inc. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SHEU L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Full or Part-Time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Conducting or plan to conduct research consistent with the strategic priority areas set out in the National Strategy for Cancer Control; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and end of life care Details: Candidates must be in College of Nursing Master’s (Oncology focus), College of Nursing Doctoral (Cancer Control) or Department of Psychology or Max Rady College of Medicine Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JANICE FILMON AWARD IN PEACE STUDIES <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>Scholarship may be divided into more than one award total value $3,175.00 · For Full-time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Candidates have completed necessary course work towards the degree and obtained approval for a thesis or dissertation proposal prior to undertaking the research funded by this award Details: Pursing research into the process of peace building Deadline: February 21, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP <https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics>(2) Fellowships valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Students in all fields who research in the field of ethics Details: Applicants must submit a research proposal and cv electronically to: neil.mcarthur(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:neil.mcarthur@umanitoba.ca> Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>$3,000 cash prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences Details: This award honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> Attention : Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>$1,000 cash prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional Master’s dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> IonE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postd…> Fellowship for 2-year term · For PhD & Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Research across disciplines with an interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Details: Applicants must be U.S. work eligible or be able to obtain a visa Deadline: March 11, 2024 More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/home> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>(1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence.Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2024, who convocated in February 2024, or convocated in October 2023 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 15, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CSA GROUP GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000 per year · For Master's students Research Field(s): Engineering, Social Sciences and Health Sciences in standard development research Details: Open to currently enrolled Master’s students within the eligible two-year time period Deadline: March 31, 2024 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP <https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research on the protection of minority and human rights in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent resident and international students of all cultures and backgrounds studying at a Canadian University Deadline: April 1, 2024 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries> AGES FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP & BURSARIES <https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/>(7) Prizes $1,000-$5,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research/project has an environmental focus or component in conjunction with a rare Charitable Research Reserve Details: Open to graduate students in a Canadian or International institution Deadline: April 30, 2024 More Info<https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/> ________________________________ [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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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Dr. Mohamed Samir Youssef
by Alina Skorobohatova 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

[A document with text and images Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Thanks and regards, Alina Skorobohatova University of Manitoba Department of Plant Science Rm 222, Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 phone 204.474.8221 | fax 204.474.7528 * e-mail alina.skorobohatova(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:alina.skorobohatova@umanitoba.ca>

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PLNT7250 Seminar Announcement
by Bev Godard 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

PLNT7250 PLANT SCIENCE SEMINAR Presents Anirup Sengupta Topic: Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) for Leaf Rust Resistance in Western Canadian Winter Wheat 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 218 Plant Science Seminar Room Bev Godard Assistant to the Department Head/Associate Department Heads Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8563

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Car to plant science symposium reservation
by Alexa Peterson 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Hello PS grads, I am sending out a reminder to please sign up on the following link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccvFxOKzhOtnbw9jf3LlVNbCVxfux4OJ2…) if you would like to join a rental vehicle to attend the 39th Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium! The link will be open to register until February 23rd, 2024. I would also encourage everyone to look at hotel option listed (http://agbio.usask.ca/plscgradsymposium/accommodations.php). Abstracts are available for submission until: February 16, 2024 Thank you and I look forward to a great symposium! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Kind regard, Alexa Peterson PSGSA President | CSA Student Representative Plant Science MSc. Student University of Manitoba [signatureImage] peters86(a)myumanitoba.ca

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