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[Plants-grads] Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP<https://bit.ly/39Q5qpn> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $17,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Agricultural science related fields Deadline: October 23, 2020 More Info<https://bit.ly/39Q5qpn>

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[Plants-grads] FW: Competition Launch – NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M)
by Martha Blouw 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:07 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Competition Launch – SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ To: Deans & Directors, Graduate Chairs, Department Heads, Support Staff Contacts, Graduate Students Please be advised that the SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) competition has launched, and the following information will be sent out to currently registered graduate students in tomorrow’s “Upcoming Awards and Deadlines” email from the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Team. Details regarding the deadline for this competition, a link to our institutional instructions for this award, as well as a sign up for a virtual information session can be found below. Kindly circulate this message to graduate students, as well as to any undergraduate students, who might be interested in this funding opportunity and information session. Title: Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Deadline: December 1st, 2020 – 7 pm Central Time Level: Master’s Value: $17,500 for 1 year Research Field(s): SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR Citizenship: Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible for the CGS-M per the Tri-Agency requirements<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp#D…> Click here to read the institutional Awards Database information for this award which will assist students in submitting their applications<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) Virtual Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/G0Tk3OKKzx6G0x8k3Ll.s…> Date: October 15th, 2020 Time: 2 pm CDT Sign up required: Click here to sign up for this session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/G0Tk3OKKzx6G0x8k3Ll.s…> ** The WebEx link to join this virtual information session will be sent to all those signed up closer to October 15th, 2020.** Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will host this virtual information session on the WebEx platform for students interested in applying for the Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M). This session will cover the eligibility requirements for the CGS-M as well as provide information and tips for submitting the application via the online Research Portal. Students who would like this information, but are unable to attend this session on October 15th, 2020, are highly encouraged to still sign up for this session via the link above. A link to watch a recording of this presentation, as well as a PDF copy of the presentation slides, will be sent to all students who signed up for the session a few days after, regardless if they attended or not. The CGS-M eligibility<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp> indicates that only Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Staff and faculty are also welcome to join this session, as well! Questions can be directed to the Graduate Awards Team at: graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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[Plants-grads] Important Award Information - Graduate Students
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '20

18 Sep '20

I encourage you to go through the list and apply! Martha From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Agriculture Awards Program Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 12:37 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Important Award Information - Graduate Students The following awards are available for submission with a deadline of October 15, 2020! Graduate: Bruce McDonald Award in Clinical Nutrition Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. Graduate Scholarship Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Graduate Travel Award (CIFST) Cyril L. Anderson - Feed-Rite Graduate Fellowship in Animal Nutrition Douglas L. Campbell Graduate Fellowship Dr. Cameron Jay Memorial Scholarship Holmfridur Kristjansson Graduate Award in Nutrition J.C. Gilson Agribusiness Fellowship James Gordon Fletcher Graduate Research Award in Agricultural and Food Sciences Janet Fabro McComb Award John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship Marian Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition Marion Vaisey-Genser Graduate Travel Award Nevin Estate Fellowship Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships Sydney L. Morantz Scholarship for Research In Poultry Science The Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land Agriculture Scholarship W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research Western Grains Research Foundation Endowment Fund Graduate Scholarship William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Graduate Fellowship How to Apply for Awards: All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the UM Learn<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login?sessionExpired=0&ta…> site. To access the awards page, log into University of Manitoba UM Learn, using your username and password, and then select Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards from your list of courses. Awards currently open for competition can be found under the path Application Submission. Please upload your completed application along with any supporting documents directly into the application submission folder for the specific award you wish to apply for as ONE document. The title of your application should be as follows: Name, Student Number and Name of Award. How to determine if you are eligible to apply: Each of the awards have different eligibility criteria. You are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. Terms of reference are available on UM Learn - Awards Information & Terms of Reference. All qualified candidates need to apply through UM Learn! Bursaries: The deadline to submit your application for the general bursaries is October 1st. Please click here<http://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/bursaries> to review the entire application process. Applying for the general bursary will automatically consider you for faculty specific bursaries. Since bursaries are based on financial need (whereas awards/scholarships are based on academic achievement) additional financial information may required within the bursary application. The faculty also has bursaries that may require supplemental information such as a written essay, proof of volunteer experience etc. Please submit an application on UM Learn under that specific bursary in addition to the general bursary application submitted through your Aurora student account. If you are the recipient of an award, you will be notified via your myumanitoba email. The funds are then automatically loaded onto your student fee account. Please feel free to contact a<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca>gawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about awards or the application process.

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[Plants-grads] FW: Awards Information Sessions – Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS-D) & NSERC Institutional Visit
by Martha Blouw 10 Sep '20

10 Sep '20

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 3:48 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Awards Information Sessions – Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS-D) & NSERC Institutional Visit [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ *This message is sent on behalf of the Graduate Awards Team – Faculty of Graduate Studies* To: Dept. Heads, Grad Chairs, Support Staff Contacts, Awards Contacts, Graduate Students Two virtual information sessions will be held for students next week regarding the Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) and NSERC Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Awards. The WebEx platform will be used for both sessions. Details and online sign up for the respective sessions can be found below, and links to join the sessions will be emailed to individuals who have signed up online, prior to the event. Session 1: Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Virtual Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/I67f4mk8786R0x6702fBa…> Date: Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 Time: 2 pm to 4 pm Sign up required – click here to sign up for this session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/I67f4mk8786R0x6702fBa…> In this session, Sara Sealey, Awards Officer in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will provide information on the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) competition for SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR. Applicants to all three Agencies are welcome to attend this session. The presentation will include information on completing applications, transcript requirements, and hints and tips for successful applications. The session will end with a Q & A with students/attendees. Support staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for this session, as well! The Tri-Agency CGS-D awards are only open to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada per the Tri-Agency CGS-D requirements<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSD-BESCD_eng.asp>. This session will only discuss the Doctoral level Tri-Agency awards; an information on the Tri-Agency CGS-M (Master’s student awards) will be held at a later date in October 2020. Session 2: NSERC Virtual Institutional Visit and Q & A on NSERC Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Awards<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN687Rd7TS5kx6700tBal…> Date: Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 Time: 12 pm to 3:30 pm Sign up required – click here to sign up for this session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN687Rd7TS5kx6700tBal…> Staff from NSERC, along with Sara Sealey, Awards Officer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, will host this virtual information session on the WebEx platform related to the NSERC CGS-D, PGS-D, and Post-Doctoral Scholarships. The session will begin with a video presentation from NSERC. After the presentation, a Q & A will be held for NSERC doctoral (CGS-D and PGS-D) applicants, and also for NSERC post-doctoral applicants, with Sara Sealey and the representatives from NSERC. Support staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for this session, as well! This virtual NSERC session will be held jointly with the University of Regina; students and staff from the University of Regina will also be attending this virtual session. This session will only focus on the Doctoral-level and Post-Doctoral Scholarships from NSERC; NSERC has indicated they will host a session for NSERC CGS-M (Master’s) awards at a later date in the fall term. Best wishes to you for a great start to the Fall 2020 term! ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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[Plants-grads] REMINDER: NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)
by Martha Blouw 09 Sep '20

09 Sep '20

NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> THERE ARE TWO DEADLINES APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE FOR THIS COMPETITION - ONE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS BY THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, AND ANOTHER DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION ONLINE VIA THE NSERC APPLICATION SYSTEM... (1) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2020: This is the deadline for submission of your official, academic transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba. All official transcripts for your application must be received by this date so that we may facilitate the upload to your application in a timely fashion. (2)FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2020 at 11:59 pm: Once the transcripts have been uploaded to your application via the NSERC portal, this is the deadline for submission of your complete, submitted NSERC CGS-D/PGS-D application via the online portal. Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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[Plants-grads] For UMGF holders
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '20

03 Sep '20

Please note: >From the UMGF Award Holders Guide (https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/UMGF_Award_Holders_Gu…): RENEWALS * UMGF/MGS holders are required to apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order to continue payments Martha

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[Plants-grads] U of M Financial Aid & Awards General Bursary Application
by Martha Blouw 01 Sep '20

01 Sep '20

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA FINANCIAL AID & AWARDS GENERAL BURSARY APPLICATION<https://bit.ly/30Na8Tu> Variable bursary award values * For full-time Master's and PhD students in the 20-21 academic year Research Field(s): Unrestricted - application based on financial need Deadline: October 1, 2020 More Info<https://bit.ly/30Na8Tu> Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full-time and part-time students who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries range in amounts from $100 to $1,000, with over $6 million awarded annually. Martha

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[Plants-grads] FW: Cereal and Grains Student Research Video Competition
by Martha Blouw 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Greetings, everyone! I am pleased to announce that we have a new opportunity for students to participate in the virtual Cereals & Grains 20 annual meeting -- the Student Research Video Competition at Cereals & Grains 20! The submission portal is officially open, and more details can be found at this web page<http://www.cerealsgrains.org/membership/StudentAssociation/PDC/Pages/defaul…>. Student Research Video Competition This year the Cereals & Grains Association is launching a new virtual competition in celebration of our virtual meeting: The Student Research Video Competition at Cereals & Grains 20! Overview: * This competition is sponsored by the Biomarker for Grains and Pulses Technical Committee and Cereals & Grains Association Corporate Sponsors. It provides a great opportunity for our students to apply their knowledge, skills, and originality to show how their research fits into the greater food system in the form of a video. Key details: * You should create a video that is approximately 3 to 4 minutes in length that summarizes the significance of your research and how it fits in the food system according to these criteria<http://www.cerealsgrains.org/membership/StudentAssociation/PDC/Documents/Vi…>. If possible, also explain how it contributes to the FAO Sustainable Development Goals<https://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/corporate/brochure/SDGs_Bookl…>. * The award for first place is $1,500 USD! (With additional awards to be announced!) * Submissions close at the end of the day on September 30, 2020. More details can be found here: http://www.cerealsgrains.org/membership/StudentAssociation/PDC/Pages/defaul… Happy video-making! Elyssa Chan Cereal and Grains Student Association Canadian Representative

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[Plants-grads] NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)
by Martha Blouw 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> THERE ARE TWO DEADLINES APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE FOR THIS COMPETITION - ONE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS BY THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, AND ANOTHER DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION ONLINE VIA THE NSERC APPLICATION SYSTEM... (1) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2020: This is the deadline for submission of your official, academic transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba. All official transcripts for your application must be received by this date so that we may facilitate the upload to your application in a timely fashion. (2)FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2020 at 11:59 pm: Once the transcripts have been uploaded to your application via the NSERC portal, this is the deadline for submission of your complete, submitted NSERC CGS-D/PGS-D application via the online portal. Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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[Plants-grads] MSSS Field Tour
by Sarah Johnson 11 Aug '20

11 Aug '20

Hi Soil Science Grads, Here is a final reminder for the MSSS Soil Tour event. Please make sure to email msss(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:msss@umanitoba.ca> with your first arrival time if you plan on attending. MSSS Drop-In Soil Tour * Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 * Event is free to attend * Need arrange own transportation to sites, or there is a carpooling/shuttling option available for grad students. Please send me an email at johns293(a)myumantioba.ca<mailto:johns293@myumantioba.ca> if you need to carpool/shuttle. I will do my best to help with the arrangements. * Registration: Please email msss(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:msss@umanitoba.ca> with your intended time of arrival at the first site. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email and directions to the three sites. Thanks, Sarah Sarah Johnson Graduate Student (MSc) Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba

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