August 2021 - AWARDS-CONTACTS - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – August 25, 2021
by Graduate Communications 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

[University of Manitoba Faculty of 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. Given our new distance-working mode there may be a delay in our response time. 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<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $50,000/yr up to 3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 10, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UP TO $6000 · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Active CGS-M, CGS-D, or Vanier CGS Award Holders Deadline: September 20, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> McCALL MacBAIN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> Up to 20 full scholarships and 60 entrance awards of $5,000 or $10,000 each. The scholarship will cover full tuition & fees for a full-time master’s program or a second-entry professional undergraduate program (i.e. dentistry, law, or medicine) at McGill, starting in Fall 2022. It will also provide students with a living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms. · For Master's students Research Field(s): These scholarships will be offered to candidates who demonstrate character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. Candidates must have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status and have their bachelor’s degree (or be on track to graduate by August 2022). Deadline: September 22, 2021 at 4:00pm EDT More Info<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable; $20,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-4 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: October 1, 2021 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…> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 1, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $35,000 per year for 3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Deadline: October 1, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities FALL 2021 PART-TIME ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSE SUBSITY<https://bit.ly/scholars-aug24> The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the University of Manitoba Graduate Student's Association (UMGSA) are pleased to offer a $100 subsidy on Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC)<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre/part-time-academic-english> offered by the English Language Centre (ELC)<https://umanitoba.ca/english-language-centre> delivered by remote/virtual learning. Students will have the opportunity to express their intent to apply for the subsidy of $100 via the application form linked below. If Successful, the $100 subsidy will be applied directly to the cost of a Part-Time Academic English Course offered in the Fall 2021 term. Students will be responsible for payment of the additional $50 of ELC course fees above and beyond the $100 subsidy. Graduate Students seeking to apply for this subsidy must: * be a full time Master's or PhD student registered in the Fall 2021 term; * intend to enroll in a Part-Time Academic English Course offered through the English Language Centre in the Fall 2021 term; and * complete the Fall 2021 Part-Time Academic English Course Subsidy application form at this link<https://universityofmanitoba.formstack.com/forms/fall_2021_part_time_academ…> and submit it no later than September 3, 2021 *Subsidies will be offered on a first-come-first serve basis to a maximum of 40 graduate students. VIRTUAL CIHR TRAINEE (STUDENT) INFORMATION SESSIONS<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html> CIHR is offering a series of MS Teams events to trainees and institution staff regarding its award programs. Sessions will include an overview of relevant policies, tips for applicants, guidelines on how to submit an application, etc. Slido<http://www.slido.com/> is an interactive tool where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live event. Sessions are 60 minutes. No registration required. English sessions September 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDU0OGU5NmQtNzZmNS00…> September 9, 2021 at 10:00 am ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjUzMWZiNzctZWY4Yy00…> French sessions September 8, 2021 at 10:00 am ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjM2NzZhZWMtMGU3ZC00…> September 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTJkNjQ1MTItZTNlMi00…> VIRTUAL SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGS-D) INFORMATION SESSION<https://bit.ly/3fOc59c> September 16, 2021 2:00 - 3:30pm CDT Registration required: Register Now<https://bit.ly/3fOc59c> In this virtual session, Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will provide information on the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) competition for SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR. 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 always welcome to sign up for this session, as well! Please note that this session will be recorded; even if you cannot attend the session, please sign up, and a link to watch the recording of the session along with a copy of the presentation slides will be emailed to all who signed up, even if they did not attend. ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · 500 University Centre · Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/umgraduatestudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – August 18, 2021
by Graduate Communications 18 Aug '21

18 Aug '21

[University of Manitoba Faculty of 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. Given our new distance-working mode there may be a delay in our response time. 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<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $50,000/yr up to 3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 10, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> McCALL MacBAIN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> Up to 20 full scholarships and 60 entrance awards of $5,000 or $10,000 each. The scholarship will cover full tuition & fees for a full-time master’s program or a second-entry professional undergraduate program (i.e. dentistry, law, or medicine) at McGill, starting in Fall 2022. It will also provide students with a living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms. · For Master's students Research Field(s): These scholarships will be offered to candidates who demonstrate character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. Candidates must have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status and have their bachelor’s degree (or be on track to graduate by August 2022). Deadline: September 22, 2021 at 4:00pm EDT More Info<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable; $20,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-4 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: October 1, 2021 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…> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 1, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $35,000 per year for 3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Deadline: October 1, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIPS AND FIRST PEOPLES’ HOUSE AT MCGILL INFORMATION SESSION<https://bit.ly/scholars-aug24> August 24, 2021 3:00 - 4:00pm ET Registration required: Register Now<https://bit.ly/scholars-aug24> This one-hour information session includes time for Q&A with representatives from the McCall MacBain Scholarships and First Peoples’ House, as well as with inaugural scholar Josh Swain. VIRTUAL CIHR TRAINEE (STUDENT) INFORMATION SESSIONS<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html> CIHR is offering a series of MS Teams events to trainees and institution staff regarding its award programs. Sessions will include an overview of relevant policies, tips for applicants, guidelines on how to submit an application, etc. Slido<http://www.slido.com/> is an interactive tool where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live event. Sessions are 60 minutes. No registration required. English sessions September 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDU0OGU5NmQtNzZmNS00…> September 9, 2021 at 10:00 am ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjUzMWZiNzctZWY4Yy00…> French sessions September 8, 2021 at 10:00 am ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjM2NzZhZWMtMGU3ZC00…> September 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET | Join<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTJkNjQ1MTItZTNlMi00…> VIRTUAL SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGS-D) INFORMATION SESSION<https://bit.ly/3fOc59c> September 16, 2021 2:00 - 3:30pm CDT Registration required: Register Now<https://bit.ly/3fOc59c> In this virtual session, Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will provide information on the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) competition for SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR. 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 always welcome to sign up for this session, as well! Please note that this session will be recorded; even if you cannot attend the session, please sign up, and a link to watch the recording of the session along with a copy of the presentation slides will be emailed to all who signed up, even if they did not attend. ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · 500 University Centre · Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/umgraduatestudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – August 11, 2021
by Graduate Communications 11 Aug '21

11 Aug '21

[University of Manitoba Faculty of 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. Given our new distance-working mode there may be a delay in our response time. 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<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $50,000/yr up to 3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 10, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> McCALL MacBAIN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> Up to 20 full scholarships and 60 entrance awards of $5,000 or $10,000 each. The scholarship will cover full tuition & fees for a full-time master’s program or a second-entry professional undergraduate program (i.e. dentistry, law, or medicine) at McGill, starting in Fall 2022. It will also provide students with a living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms. · For Master's students Research Field(s): These scholarships will be offered to candidates who demonstrate character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. Candidates must have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status and have their bachelor’s degree (or be on track to graduate by August 2022). Deadline: September 22, 2021 at 4:00pm EDT Application Details: Interested applicants can attend an information session at https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/info-sessions. More Info<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable; $20,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-4 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: October 1, 2021 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…> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 1, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $35,000 per year for 3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Deadline: October 1, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities VIRTUAL SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGS-D) INFORMATION SESSION<https://bit.ly/3fOc59c> September 16, 2021 2:00 - 3:30pm CDT Registration required: Register Now<https://bit.ly/3fOc59c> In this virtual session, Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will provide information on the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) competition for SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR. 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 always welcome to sign up for this session, as well! Please note that this session will be recorded; even if you cannot attend the session, please sign up, and a link to watch the recording of the session along with a copy of the presentation slides will be emailed to all who signed up, even if they did not attend. ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · 500 University Centre · Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/umgraduatestudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – August 4, 2021
by Graduate Communications 04 Aug '21

04 Aug '21

[University of Manitoba Faculty of 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. Given our new distance-working mode there may be a delay in our response time. 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. DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…><http://bit.ly/1WZ6mPf> Three (3) recipients will be selected to receive a $1000 cash prize and citation certificate · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Application Details: The Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Prize recognizes the outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and notable personal service of a University of Manitoba graduate student to the University, other students, and the community. Only one (1) student nomination will be accepted per department (if the graduate program is department based) or one (1) per faculty (if the program is faculty based). Deadline: August 6, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $50,000/yr up to 3 years · For PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 10, 2021 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> A virtual information session will be held for this funding competition – details below McCALL MacBAIN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> Up to 20 full scholarships and 60 entrance awards of $5,000 or $10,000 each. The scholarship will cover full tuition & fees for a full-time master’s program or a second-entry professional undergraduate program (i.e. dentistry, law, or medicine) at McGill, starting in Fall 2022. It will also provide students with a living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms. · For Master's students Research Field(s): These scholarships will be offered to candidates who demonstrate character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. Candidates must have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status and have their bachelor’s degree (or be on track to graduate by August 2022). Deadline: September 22, 2021 at 4:00pm EDT Application Details: Interested applicants can attend an information session at https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/info-sessions. More Info<https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/> Other Opportunities VIRTUAL VANIER CGS INFORMATION SESSION<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/x7A70GfB0k3Ex6700tBal…> August 9, 2021 2:00 - 3:30pm CDT Registration required: Register Now<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/x7A70GfB0k3Ex6700tBal…> This virtual information session, hosted by Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will aim to provide details about the requirements and application process for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) competition. Please note that only PhD students are eligible for the Vanier CGS competition – details at the link below. The internal deadline to apply for this year’s Vanier competition is Friday, September 10, 2021. All students interested in applying for the SSHRC Vanier, NSERC Vanier, or CIHR Vanier CGS awards will benefit from attending this session. This session will be recorded and a copy of the presentation slides and link to the recording will be sent after the session. If you cannot attend live, you are welcome to sign up and the link to watch the recording and a copy of the presentation slides will be emailed to all who signed up a few days after the session on August 9. Students are strongly encouraged to review the Vanier CGS website at the following link for general information on the requirements for this award prior to attending this session: https://vanier.gc.ca/en/eligibility-admissibilite.html ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · 500 University Centre · Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/umgraduatestudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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