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FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – December 17, 2025
by Graduate Communications 17 Dec '25
by Graduate Communications 17 Dec '25
17 Dec '25
[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/>
________________________________
Upcoming Award Deadlines
To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students
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 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 $29,550.00 · For Master’s and Doctoral 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 8, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
PRESIDENT’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN GENETICS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Scholarship valued at up to $11,000.00 · Applicants must be in the second year of a Master’s program, or in the third or fourth year of a Doctoral program.
Research Fields(s): Any area of Human Genetics
Details: Open to Canadian and International students writing a thesis in any area of Human Genetics
Deadline: January 8, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
NATIVE NORTHWEST RECONCILIATION SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Scholarship valued at $2,000 – For full-time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Details: The purpose of the award is to reward the academic achievements of graduate students pursuing research in the area of Truth and Reconciliation in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba
Deadline: January 12, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
CIHR – STRATEGIC MASTER’S AWARD<https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?all=1&maste…>
Scholarships valued at $27,000 · For Full-Time Master's students
Research Field(s): Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences; Sex and Gender in Health; First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Health
Details: The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to students who are enrolled in or have applied to an eligible master’s program in Canada that is relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these students to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs
Deadline: January 14, 2026
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 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students
Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). 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>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline
Deadline: February 27, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
$1,000 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 theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). 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>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline
Deadline: February 27, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL
(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 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 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>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline
Deadline: March 30, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Other Opportunities
JAPAN FOUNDATION TORONTO<https://tr.jpf.go.jp/conference-attendance-grant/>
Conference attendance grant for graduate students in Canada attending AAS 2026 Conference in Vancouver happening March 2026 a total of up to $200 cad
Research Field(s): Demonstrated interest in Japan Studies with a vision to develop as scholars in Japanese Studies
Details: Graduate Studies enrolled in a Canadian educational institute
Deadline: January 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET
More Info<https://tr.jpf.go.jp/conference-attendance-grant/>
2026 CANADA-CHINA SCHOLARS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAM<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2025/2025-11-0…>
Graduate students can receive scholarships up to 24 months
Research Field(s): This program offers up to 24 months stay in China with the option to obtain a graduate degree from designated learning institutions in China.
Details: Must be Canadian Masters or PhD students
Deadline: January 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
More Info<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2025/2025-11-0…>
TANAKA 2026 FUND RESEARCH AWARD<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/>
Annual Award value $60,000 – Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available – For Masters and PhD students
Research Field(s): Japanese Studies which includes the study of Language, Culture, Literature, Politics, History, Religion, Economics, Philosophy, Film, Arts, and Science
Details: For Masters and PhD level students with a maximum duration of three months in Japan
Deadline: January 30, 2026
More Info<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/>
SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRANTS FOR WOMEN<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women>
Award valued at $8,500 – For Masters or PhD students
Research Fields(s): Women enrolled in a graduate program
Details: Open to women who are Masters or PhD students
Contact: For further information, please email grantsforwomen(a)soroptimistfoundation.ca<mailto:grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca>
Deadline: January 31, 2026
More Info<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women>
D.G. & V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCTIC RESEARCH<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…>
Master's scholarship valued at $5,000 and Doctoral valued at $10,000
Research Field(s): either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS; or who have at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee
Details: Open to Full-Time Masters and PhD students enrolled in their final year
Deadline: February 6, 2023
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…>
HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers>
Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students
Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET
More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers>
LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/>
For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD)
Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere
Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students
Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca>
Deadline: March 2, 2026
More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/>
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
(1) Scholarship for a scholar identifying as Black and (1) for a scholar identifying as Indigenous for min. $70,000/year – For PhD students
Research Field(s): Open
Details: Open to a completed PhD (2021 and after), or PhD completed by Sept. 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence)
Deadline: April 1, 2026
More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students
Research Field(s): Open
Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence)
Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca>
Deadline: April 1, 2026
More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship>
Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering
Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields.
Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity
More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…>
[Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies>
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>
This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>
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FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – December 10, 2025
by Graduate Communications 10 Dec '25
by Graduate Communications 10 Dec '25
10 Dec '25
[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/>
________________________________
Upcoming Award Deadlines
To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students
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 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.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE EXCELLENCE<https://umanitoba.ca/science/student-experience/financial-aid-awards#gradua…>
Scholarships valued at $3,825.00 (MSc) and $4,575.00 (PhD) · For full-time Master’s and Ph.D. Students
Research Fields(s): Faculty of Science
Details: Open to full-time UM Faculty of Science Master’s and Ph.D. students. This award has additional eligibility requirements with details provided on the application form.
Deadline: December 12, 2025
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/science/student-experience/financial-aid-awards#gradua…>
DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS OATWAY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Fellowship valued at $29,550.00 · For Master’s and Doctoral 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 8, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
PRESIDENT’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN GENETICS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Scholarship valued at up to $11,000.00 · Applicants must be in the second year of a Master’s program, or in the third or fourth year of a Doctoral program.
Research Fields(s): Any area of Human Genetics
Details: Open to Canadian and International students writing a thesis in any area of Human Genetics
Deadline: January 8, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
CIHR – STRATEGIC MASTER’S AWARD<https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?all=1&maste…>
Scholarships valued at $27,000 · For Full-Time Master's students
Research Field(s): Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences; Sex and Gender in Health; First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Health
Details: The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to students who are enrolled in or have applied to an eligible master’s program in Canada that is relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these students to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs
Deadline: January 14, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Other Opportunities
JOAN MITCHELL TRAVEL AWARD AT LAURIER ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS<https://library.wlu.ca/research/laurier-archives/joan-mitchell-travel-award>
Travel Award of $1,000 to offset the cost of travel and lodging in Waterloo, Ontario. Contact libarch(a)wlu.ca<mailto:libarch@wlu.ca> for details and to apply
Research Field(s): Supports researchers wishing to travel to Laurier Archives and Special Collections to conduct research
Details: For Masters and PhD students enrolled as well as scholars in any discipline
Deadline: December 15, 2025
More Info<https://library.wlu.ca/research/laurier-archives/joan-mitchell-travel-award>
2026 CANADA-CHINA SCHOLARS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAM<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2025/2025-11-0…>
Graduate students can receive scholarships up to 24 months
Research Field(s): This program offers up to 24 months stay in China with the option to obtain a graduate degree from designated learning institutions in China.
Details: Must be Canadian Masters or PhD students
Deadline: January 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
More Info<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2025/2025-11-0…>
TANAKA 2026 FUND RESEARCH AWARD<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/>
Annual Award value $60,000 – Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available – For Masters and PhD students
Research Field(s): Japanese Studies which includes the study of Language, Culture, Literature, Politics, History, Religion, Economics, Philosophy, Film, Arts, and Science
Details: For Masters and PhD level students with a maximum duration of three months in Japan
Deadline: January 30, 2026
More Info<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/>
SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRANTS FOR WOMEN<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women>
Award valued at $8,500 – For Masters or PhD students
Research Fields(s): Women enrolled in a graduate program
Details: Open to women who are Masters or PhD students
Contact: For further information, please email grantsforwomen(a)soroptimistfoundation.ca<mailto:grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca>
Deadline: January 31, 2026
More Info<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women>
HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers>
Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students
Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET
More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers>
LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/>
For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD)
Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere
Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students
Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca>
Deadline: March 2, 2026
More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/>
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
(1) Scholarship for a scholar identifying as Black and (1) for a scholar identifying as Indigenous for min. $70,000/year – For PhD students
Research Field(s): Open
Details: Open to a completed PhD (2021 and after), or PhD completed by Sept. 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence)
Deadline: April 1, 2026
More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship>
Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering
Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields.
Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity
More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…>
[Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies>
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>
This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>
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FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – December 3, 2025
by Graduate Communications 03 Dec '25
by Graduate Communications 03 Dec '25
03 Dec '25
[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/>
________________________________
Upcoming Award Deadlines
To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students
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 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.
PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Variable Scholarships – Total Value $16,200 · For UM Master’s & PhD students
Research Field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral 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, cumulative GPA of 3.50 in their program to date, and may not hold the award more than once
Deadline Extended: December 3, 2025
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Minimum scholarship of $2,500.00 – For Full-Time Masters and Ph.D. Students
Research Fields(s): Must be enrolled in a thesis based program in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Details: For full-time Masters and Ph.D. students
Deadline: December 4, 2025
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
FACULTY OF SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE EXCELLENCE<https://umanitoba.ca/science/student-experience/financial-aid-awards#gradua…>
Scholarships valued at $3,825.00 (MSc) and $4,575.00 (PhD) · For full-time Master’s and Ph.D. Students
Research Fields(s): Faculty of Science
Details: Open to full-time UM Faculty of Science Master’s and Ph.D. students. This award has additional eligibility requirements with details provided on the application form.
Deadline: December 12, 2025
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/science/student-experience/financial-aid-awards#gradua…>
CIHR – STRATEGIC MASTER’S AWARD<https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?all=1&maste…>
Scholarships valued at $27,000 · For Full-Time Master's students
Research Field(s): Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences; Sex and Gender in Health; First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Health
Details: The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to students who are enrolled in or have applied to an eligible master’s program in Canada that is relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these students to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs
Deadline: January 14, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Other Opportunities
JOAN MITCHELL TRAVEL AWARD AT LAURIER ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS<https://library.wlu.ca/research/laurier-archives/joan-mitchell-travel-award>
Travel Award of $1,000 to offset the cost of travel and lodging in Waterloo, Ontario. Contact libarch(a)wlu.ca<mailto:libarch@wlu.ca> for details and to apply
Research Field(s): Supports researchers wishing to travel to Laurier Archives and Special Collections to conduct research
Details: For Masters and PhD students enrolled as well as scholars in any discipline
Deadline: December 15, 2025
More Info<https://library.wlu.ca/research/laurier-archives/joan-mitchell-travel-award>
2026 CANADA-CHINA SCHOLARS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAM<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2025/2025-11-0…>
Graduate students can receive scholarships up to 24 months
Research Field(s): This program offers up to 24 months stay in China with the option to obtain a graduate degree from designated learning institutions in China.
Details: Must be Canadian Masters or PhD students
Deadline: January 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
More Info<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2025/2025-11-0…>
TANAKA 2026 FUND RESEARCH AWARD<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/>
Annual Award value $60,000 – Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available – For Masters and PhD students
Research Field(s): Japanese Studies which includes the study of Language, Culture, Literature, Politics, History, Religion, Economics, Philosophy, Film, Arts, and Science
Details: For Masters and PhD level students with a maximum duration of three months in Japan
Deadline: January 30, 2026
More Info<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/>
HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers>
Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students
Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET
More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers>
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
(1) Scholarship for a scholar identifying as Black and (1) for a scholar identifying as Indigenous for min. $70,000/year – For PhD students
Research Field(s): Open
Details: Open to a completed PhD (2021 and after), or PhD completed by Sept. 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence)
Deadline: April 1, 2026
More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…>
NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship>
Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering
Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields.
Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity
More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…>
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