June 2016 - AWARDS-CONTACTS - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

2016-2017 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition
by Rowena Krentz 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the online application form for the 2016-2017 Vanier CGS Competition is now open in Research Net. Kindly distribute this information to potential Ph.D. students and refer them to the FGS Awards Database for additional information: http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… Please be reminded that this Tri-Council award is open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students. There are few new items to note for the award: Deadlines: 1. September 19, 2016 i. Students must submit transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by this deadline ii. NEW THIS YEAR A Nomination Letter from the Department Head must be submitted to our office by this deadline. The Nomination letter must include the following information: (a) Outline how the institution's research environment will foster the student's research interest and leadership skills. (b) Provide justification for the lack of mobility of applicants who are completing or have completed a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba. The letter should provide an explanation as to why it is in the best candidate's best interest to stay in the same institution. This will include further elaboration on the appropriateness of the supervisor in terms of resources, funding, publications, their research and training environment. Examples may include (but are not limited to) funding, facilities/resources and personnel that will be available to support the candidate as they carry out their proposed research and develop their research potential. 2. September 30, 2016 - Deadline to submit the online application via Research Net. Late applications will not be considered. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena ________________________________ Rowena Krentz B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.9836 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/>

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Rio 2016, National Aboriginal Day & Peace Leadership Conference
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

June 15 - July 6 Peace Leadership Grad Student Conference Submit your application for the 1st PACS International Grad Student Conference! Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Heading to Rio Three Bison alumni will be a part of the upcoming Summer Olympics. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY Find out how the U of M is celebrating National Aboriginal Day on both campuses. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Writing for Graduate Students ELC Spring & Summer Schedule Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] NEW STUDENT PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Applications now open. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] McCrorie-West Family Fellowship for Alzheimer Research $3,500 - For PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Alzheimer Disease Deadline: June 30, 2016 DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $1,000 + Certificate - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: June 30, 2016 SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP $1,125 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: June 30, 2016 PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES Amount TBD - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Cardiovascular Sciences Deadline: July 8th, 2016 FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC. SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD Variable Amounts - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Nursing, Medical Health Sciences Deadline: July 15, 2016 Lois M. Brockman Graduate Student Thesis Research Fellowship in the Area of Child Development Amount TBD - For Masters & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Child development Deadline: July 22, 2016 MITACS - Elevate Various Amounts - For PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: August 24, 2016 [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] May 2 - August 2 Start dates for summer term courses (various dates). Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] May 4 - August 4 Registration revision and voluntary withdrawal deadlines for summer term courses (various dates). Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] July 8 Registration times for most students become available in Aurora. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] July 20 Registration opens for most returning students; students must log in to Aurora for their specific registration date and time. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/46674/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…]

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Peer Mentorship & Congrats Grads!
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

June 1 - 7 NEW STUDENT PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Applications now open. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] NSERC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VISITS 2016 NSERC has begun its fourth annual round of community engagement visits! Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Congratulations Graduates! Learn more about the graduating class of 2016. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Celebrating our Community & Beautifying Campuses Take a look at the photos and fun facts from this year's Campus Beautification Day! Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] The Future is Bright President David Barnard explains why he thinks the best is yet to come for university graduates. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] University Health Services Looking for medical care during the summer? Rest assured that the University Health Services is open. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Water Worries U of M researchers discover antibiotic resistance in First Nation drinking water. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES Amount TBD - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Cardiovascular Sciences Deadline: July 8th, 2016 DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $1,000 + Certificate - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: June 30, 2016 SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP $1,125 (approx) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: June 30, 2016 [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Formatting Your Thesis Using Microsoft Word June 7 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Read more/Register » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Fort Garry Campus Formatting Your Thesis Using Microsoft Word June 9 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Read more/Register » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] Fort Garry Campus [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] May 2 - August 2 Start dates for summer term courses (various dates). Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] May 4 - August 4 Registration revision and voluntary withdrawal deadlines for summer term courses (various dates). Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/45590/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…]

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