June 2017 - AWARDS-CONTACTS - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

2017-2018 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Competition
by Tobi Hawkins 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the online application form for the 2017-2018 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 15, 2017 * Students must submit transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by this deadline * A Nomination Letter from the Department Head must be submitted to our office by this deadline. The Nomination letter must include the following information: i. Rationale for the choice of candidate: o Highlight the factors used to determine why the student is deserving of a Vanier CGS. Clearly articulate the excellence of the candidate according to the three selection criteria: academic excellence, research potential and leadership (potential and demonstrated ability). Ensure that the letters focus on leadership potential and demonstrated abilities. ii. Research training environment: o Elaborate on the appropriateness of the supervisor in terms of resources, funding, publications, their research and training environment. Elaborate on the funding, facilities/resources and personnel that will be made available to support the candidate as they carry out their proposed research and develop their leadership potential. o Discuss how the research interests/background of the student and supervisor align with the institution's priorities (Ensure that claim about uniqueness of the research environment are accurate.) o Discuss how the supervisor's commitment will be available to support the candidate in furthering their professional and leadership development. o If known, comment on the research group and/or faculty with whom the candidate will interact and how the Canadian institution will support the development of the candidate's leadership potential. If unknown, please address the reasons behind why the candidate has not selected a supervisor and research environment. iii. Rationale of recruiting the candidate: o Outline how the institution's research environment will foster the student's research interest and Leadership skills. o Elaborate on the commitment from the department or university as to what kind of benefits they will offer the potential scholar. iv. Recruitment and student mobility: o Comment on how the institution's nomination of the candidate promotes the recruitment of new foreign or Canadian candidates to Canadian institutions. o If the candidate has completed a previous degree within your institution, provide an explanation as to why it is in the candidate's best interest to stay at the same institution (i.e. research/paid institution (or its affiliate), supervisor or co-supervisor, availability of specialized equipment). 1. September 29, 2017 - Deadline to submit the online application via Research Net. Late applications will not be considered. NEW THIS YEAR 1. Personal Leadership Statement This document should present to the committee a clear statement of what challenges and opportunities have shaped your doctoral research. When crafting your Personal Leadership Statement, consider the following points: * What led you to doctoral research? How has your relevant life experiences and personal circumstances (may include administrative responsibilities, maternity/parental leave, childrearing, illness, cultural or community responsibilities, socio-economic context, or health-related family responsibilities) shaped your academic, research, leadership choices, challenges, and successes. * How has your personal life driven you to share and disseminate your research? * How have you created opportunities to make change, and how have you overcome obstacles to your vision? * How have you fostered your ability to lead others, and how have you leveraged that skill? * Why have you chosen to undertake your PhD at the nominating institution? How does your nominating institution provide an environment that nurtures both your academic and your leadership skills? * Leadership can take many forms. When crafting this statement, be sure to outline not just your accomplishments for the committee, but how those accomplishments required you to leverage your leadership skills to achieve your goals. Your academic transcript, your CCV and your reference letters will provide details of your commitments and accomplishments, but this essay gives you the opportunity to present the overarching narrative about your life, leadership accomplishments, and research goals for the selection committee. 1. Two Leadership Reference Letters (one in past years) * The Leadership Reference Letters should ideally be written by references who know you in a non-academic capacity and can speak to how your personal trajectory reflects the Leadership evaluation criterion<http://www.vanier.gc.ca/en/selection_committee_guide-comite_selection_ligne…> If you need further information, please do not hesitate to ask. Tobi ________________________________ Ms. Tobi Hawkins Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies | University of Manitoba 500 University Centre | Winnipeg, Manitoba | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 480-1000 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 Email: tobi.hawkins(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tobi.hawkins@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ 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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National Aboriginal Day, Dr. Mondor appointed Vice-Provost & Dean, and Workshops
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

[University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] June 21 - July 4 [Check Out This Week's Top Stories] TODD A. MONDOR APPOINTED VICE-PROVOST (GRADUATE EDUCATION) AND DEAN, FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES U of M congratulates and thanks him! Read more » [1] Today is National Aboriginal Day Read President Barnard’s message to the U of M community. Read more » [2] International Peace and Conflict Studies Graduate Student Conference Call for Proposals – Submission Deadline July 30, 2017 Read more » [3] GEAR UP FOR BIKE WEEK 2017 Take part in a range of events this week and on Bike to Work Day. Read more » [4] Commuter Challenge Results Are In U of M participation doubled this year! Read more » [5] THE CANADA SUMMER GAMES ARE COMING! Check out how the U of M campus will play a key role in the excitement. Read more » [6] Social Student Events Winnipeg Fringe Theater Festival - July 17 Read more » [7] [More Events] [8] [More News] [9] [Upcoming Awards] IRENA KNYSH GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN UKRAINIAN STUDIES $5,675 (approximately) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [10] Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies Deadline: July 28, 2017 McCrorie-West Family Fellowship for Alzheimer Research $3,500 - For PhD Students Read more » [11] Research Field(s): Alzheimer Disease Deadline: May 19, 2017 FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD Two awards valued at $5,000 each - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [12] Research Field(s): Health Deadline: August 4th, 2017 LOIS BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT Various Amounts - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [13] Research Field(s): Child Development Deadline: August 4th, 2017 DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $1,000 cash prize plus citation certificate - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [14] Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: June 30, 2017 SIXTH PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP Number and value to be determined by the selection committee. Total available $1,275 (approximately) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [15] Research Field(s): Environmental Studies Deadline: July 28, 2017 [More Awards] [16] [Awards FAQ] [17] [Upcoming Awards] Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact June 28 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » [18] Bannatyne Campus [More Workshops] [19] [Dates and Deadlines] Thursday, June 22 Emergency Broadcast Testing Monday, July 3 Observing Canada Day, University closed. [Send Feedback] [Facebook] [20] [Twitter] [21] [Instagram] [22] [Youtube] [23] [Unsubscribe] Links: ------ [1] http://news.umanitoba.ca/dr-todd-a-mondor-appointed-vice-provost-graduate-e… [2] http://news.umanitoba.ca/president-barnards-message-on-national-aboriginal-… [3] http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/Call-for-Proposals_PACSSA%202… [4] http://news.umanitoba.ca/gear-up-for-bike-week-2017/?utm_source=studentweek… [5] http://news.umanitoba.ca/u-of-m-staff-double-participation-in-commuter-chal… [6] http://news.umanitoba.ca/president-barnard-welcomes-2017-canada-summer-game… [7] http://umanitoba.ca/international/events/#All_Students?utm_source=studentwe… [8] http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/events.html [9] http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ [10] http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=… [11] http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=… [12] http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=… [13] http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=… [14] http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=… [15] http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=… [16] http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html [17] http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html [18] https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357781b… [19] http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html [20] https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies [21] https://twitter.com/umgradstudies [22] https://instagram.com/umanitoba [23] https://www.youtube.com/user/YouManitoba

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Social Events, Student Peer Mentorship Program & Workshops
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 08 Jun '17

08 Jun '17

[University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] June 7 - June 20 [Check Out This Week's Top Stories] Social Student Events Winnipeg Jazz Festival - June 19 Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Student Peer Mentorship Programs The New Student Peer Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for mentors and mentees for the 2017/2018 academic year. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] COMMUTER CHALLENGE HITS THE PAVEMENT JUNE 4 – 10 a friendly week-long competition that challenges participants to walk, cycle, carpool or take transit to school or work. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Job Opportunity for Grad Students The UM’s Academic Learning Centre is hiring multiple Writing Tutors for 2017-18. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Job Opportunity for Grad Students The UM’s Academic Learning Centre is hiring multiple Content Tutors for 2017-18. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] James Flaherty Program call for applications Supporting researchers and academics, whose work has the potential to link Canada and Ireland. Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [More Events] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [More News] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Upcoming Awards] IRENA KNYSH GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN UKRAINIAN STUDIES $5,675 (approximately) - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Research Field(s): Ukrainian Studies Deadline: July 28, 2017 McCrorie-West Family Fellowship for Alzheimer Research $3,500 - For PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Research Field(s): Alzheimer Disease Deadline: May 19, 2017 FOUNDATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES OF MANITOBA INC SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD Two awards valued at $5,000 each - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Research Field(s): Health Deadline: August 4th, 2017 LOIS BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT Various Amounts - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Research Field(s): Child Development Deadline: August 4th, 2017 DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $1,000 cash prize plus citation certificate - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: June 30, 2017 [More Awards] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Awards FAQ] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Upcoming Awards] Managing Your References with Mendeley June 8 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Fort Garry Campus Vanier Graduate Scholarship Workshop June 13 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Read more/Register » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Fort Garry Campus EndNote: Beyond the Basics June 14 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] St. Boniface Campus Vanier Graduate Scholarship Workshop June 15 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Read more/Register » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Bannatyne Campus Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact June 28 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] Bannatyne Campus [More Workshops] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Dates and Deadlines] Tuesday, June 6 - Thursday, June 8 138th Annual Spring Convocation [Send Feedback] [Facebook] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Twitter] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Instagram] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Youtube] [http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/68141/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…] [Unsubscribe]

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