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2009/2010 UMGF Quota and Recommendation Form
by Marcia Labiuk 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

Please see attached for the following documents: 1. A memo from Dr. Doering regarding the 2009/2010 UMGF quotas. 2. 2009/2010 UMGF Quotas 3. 2009/2010 UMGF Recommendation Form Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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[UM GradStudies notice] Announcements week ending 06 February 2009
by Enza Pohl 09 Feb '09

09 Feb '09

o Awards Contacts. please circulate as required. This message has also been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090206.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 06 February 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *FLETCHER, JAMES GORDON PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN ABORIGINAL ISSUES <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 2 Aboriginal issues D $16,000 *CONGRESS OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (FORMERLY THE LEARNEDS) TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 2 Education, Law, and most departments in the Faculty of Arts M, D $600 maximum to help defray costs of attending the conference *UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* *For 2009 _only_, the March deadline will be March 2* unrestricted M, D $500 for travel in North America, $750 for international travel *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 * DR. KEN STEWART, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IN AQUATIC BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 1 Freshwater Aquatic Science M, D $2,500 *CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 1 Ukrainian or Ukrainian-Canadian topic M, D $2,000-$15,000 depending upon award ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *PUBLIC SAFETY CANADA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN HONOUR OF STUART NESBITT WHITE* Public Safety Canada (PSC) is seeking to encourage graduate research in support of its mandate, which is to enhance the safety and security of Canadians in their physical and cyber environments. These awards are available for those students who are studying and conducting research in the area of Emergency Management (EM). This includes work in the areas of one or more of the four pillars of Emergency Management; mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Studies focused on the all hazards approach with regard to EM are encouraged, as are studies in cyber security, disaster management, and critical infrastructure protection and assurance*. Cross disciplinary / multi-disciplinary studies in these areas are preferred and encouraged. Preferred disciplines are regional planning, engineering, environmental studies, computer science, geography, sociology, economics and/or areas such as risk modeling and system science. *For a definition of what PSC deems to be critical infrastructure see:* **http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/em/nciap/about-en.asp** * *Number of Awards: *Eight (8) *Value: *$19,250 CDN *Deadline Date:* March 31, 2009 Interested candidates will find the information needed to apply for this program in a PDF or Word format by visiting the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada's website https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005052009 <https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005052009> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Symposium: ETD 2009 Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations The ETD 2009 Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations is organized by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) <http://www.ndltd.org/>. The NDLTD initiative is an open federation of hundreds of universities and supporting organizations worldwide including research institutions and private companies. The 2009 conference will be held June 10 -- 13 at the University of Pittsburgh <http://www.pitt.edu/> in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. ETD 2009 will provide a forum to: * Share the secrets of successful ETD, institutional repositories and open access programs. * Learn about new developments related to ETD authoring, archiving and dissemination. * Meet and discuss ETD challenges and issues with peer participants in your region. * Build skills that will facilitate ETD implementation at your university. * Review issues that influence the success of your ETD program. * Share experiences and research with the ETD community. Deadline for Abstract Submission: *February 16, 2009 * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43rd Annual Prairie Universities Biological Symposium (PUBS) Conference Designed by graduate students for graduate and senior undergraduate students, the 43rd Annual PUBS brings prairie university students together to exchange ideas and research in various disciplines. Conference topics include but are not confined to aquatic biology, behavioural ecology, botany, chemistry/biochemistry, genetics, geography, kinesiology, molecular biology, natural history, neuroscience, palaeontology, parasitology and toxicology. More info at *www.pubs2009.com* <http://www.pubs2009.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transportation Association of Canada Foundation Scholarships Just a reminder that the Transportation Association of Canada Foundation Scholarships deadline is March 2, 2009. Full details on the Foundation can be found www.tac-foundation.ca <http://www.tac-foundation.ca> or by contacting the Foundation at foundation(a)tac-atc.ca <mailto:foundation@tac-atc.ca>. Foundation scholarships are intended to provide education assistance in technical areas or disciplines which will contribute to safe, secure, efficient, effective and environmentally and financially sustainable transportation services in support of Canada's social and economic goals. In Canada as a whole, the Foundation's primary focus for educational support (scholarships) is on roadways and their strategic linkages and inter-relationships with other components of the transportation system. In urban areas, the primary focus is on the movement of people, goods and services and its relationship with land use patterns and other transportation modes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *EQUIPP: Enhancing Qualitative Understanding of Illness Process and Prevention * *A CIHR STIHR Program* - click for more info <http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/iiqm/equipp.cfm> EQUIPP is a one-year certificate training program in qualitative methodologies for graduate and post doctoral students and researchers from all disciplines, interested in health research. The program is offered through the University of Alberta under the auspices of the Faculty of Nursing. This program is a Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research (STIHR) currently funded by the Institute of Gender and Health, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (IGH, CIHR). The trans-disciplinary program combines formal classes, interactive seminars, and hands-on research experience to provide the best possible learning experience. Focusing on research methods, rather than any one health care discipline, graduates will return to the workforce prepared to conduct research in any area. Limited fellowship funding is available based on CIHR guidelines. The overall objective of the EQUIPP training program is to prepare new investigators, postdoctoral, doctoral and masters trainees to be leaders in Canada and globally with the highest level of skill in qualitative and mixed method transdisciplinary health research. This objective will be accomplished by 1) enhancing our already developed superior training and mentoring environment; 2) supporting collaboration between trainees and mentors, including those leading transdisciplinary research teams; and 3) providing meaningful training in the ethical conduct of qualitative and mixed method research, facilitating translation of qualitative knowledge, and enhancing professional skills development. The EQUIPP training program is currently in its final year of funding, ending April 2009. The Committee has applied to CIHR for a renewal of funding which, if successful, will enable the program to offer qualitative training for a further six years, starting May 2009. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland Applications for a tenure track position in *Environmental/Occupational Health* The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Individuals who are currently in the later stages of their graduate training are encouraged to apply. A completed earned doctorate is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor and to be in a tenure-track position. (If a successful candidate has not completed an earned doctorate, he/she shall be appointed to a regular term, non-renewable three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. If the candidate completes all the requirements for the doctorate during the first 24 months of the term appointment, he/she shall begin a tenure-track appointment following completion of the requirements of the degree). The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs within the Division; establish and maintain an independent, externally funded program of applied health research; and participate in service activities. Candidates will be expected to possess a PhD in a relevant health field and have expertise in any combination of the following areas: air quality, food and water quality, climate change, toxicology, environmental/occupational exposures, and environmental/occupational health policies. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience working with community stakeholders and familiarity with geographical information systems in the environmental/occupational health context. *Applications should be addressed to*: Dr. Shree Mulay, Associate Dean, Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Memorial University of Newfoundland, Room 2843, Health Sciences Centre, A1B 3V6. Applications can be submitted electronically to brendah(a)mun.ca <mailto:brendah@mun.ca> or by fax: (709) 777-7382. The application package should include /curriculum vitae/, contact details of three referees, a letter of application, one sample of scholarly writing, an overview and discussion of qualifications and interests as they relate to the position, and a statement of teaching philosophy. The deadline for application is *May 1, 2009*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 2010 BOWER AWARD AND PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE *Theme: Earth Systems* *Prize: $250,000 USD* Deadlines: Notice of intent to nominate is encouraged: *February 28, 2009* Complete Nomination: April 30, 2009 Dear Colleague: On behalf of The Franklin Institute, I invite you to nominate candidates for the 2010 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science. This award is presented annually by The Franklin Institute to an individual of any nationality for outstanding work in the basic, applied, or engineering sciences. Each year, a predetermined field of study is chosen as a theme. A gold medal and a cash prize of $250,000 are awarded to the individual selected to receive the award. The theme for the 2010 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science is Earth Systems. *The Franklin Institute seeks nominations of individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to our understanding of the interrelationships among Earth Systems leading to increased predictability of natural or human-induced changes on the planet. Nominations should recognize efforts that encompass various earth systems and processes, including: the Earth's interior, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere, biogeochemical cycles, and Earth history. * The Franklin Institute Awards Program is among the oldest and most comprehensive international science and technology awards programs in the world. The list of Franklin Institute laureates reads like a "Who's Who" in the history of 19th, 20th, and 21st century science, including such titans as Thomas Edison, Marie and Pierre Curie, Rudolph Diesel, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Enrico Fermi, Ruth Patrick, Stephen Hawking, Ralph Cicerone, Sir Martin Rees, Noam Chomsky, Paul Baran, Rob Van der Voo, Luna Leopold and M. Gordon Wolman, and Wallace Broecker. I urge you to nominate a candidate whose name should be added to this distinguished list. For more information on nominating a candidate for The 2010 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science, please visit: www.fi.edu/franklinawards/call.html <http://www.fi.edu/franklinawards/call.html> Questions about the appropriateness of a particular nomination are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Frederic Bertley, Vice President, The Franklin Institute, at fbertley(a)fi.edu <mailto:fbertley@fi.edu>. If you know of a candidate who has made an extraordinary contribution in the area of Earth Systems, I strongly encourage you to participate in this 2010 Bower nomination process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Call for Abstracts: Higher Education and Civic Engagement Partnerships: Create, Challenge, Change Campus Engage, a network for the promotion of civic engagement activities in Irish higher education, has issued a call for abstracts for its inaugural conference on June 4th and 5th 2009. The conference, entitled Higher Education and Civic Engagement Partnerships: Create, Challenge, Change is being co-sponsored by the Talloires Network. It will bring together higher education academics and administrators, people involved in community organizations and students, from Ireland and beyond. It will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss the potential for change through service learning / community-based learning, research, civic education and volunteering. The conference will be organized around four general themes: Philosophy, Practice, Policy, and Partnership. Abstracts can be submitted in the following formats: * Oral Presentations / Papers (20 minutes) * Workshops (90 minutes) * Posters Submissions are welcome from individuals but we also encourage collaborative contributions blending community, student and academic perspectives. While not exclusive, preference will be given to submissions that address the conference themes listed above. Abstracts of not more than 500 words, written in English, should be submitted through the conference website (http://www.conference.campusengage.ie/submission/) on or before 12 noon, *Monday February 16th 2009*. Applications cannot be accepted by email. If you have any queries or difficulties please contact the Conference Secretariat at info(a)campusengage.ie <mailto:info@campusengage.ie> (info(a)campusengage.ie <mailto:info@campusengage.ie>) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FILM: UNDER RICH EARTH - *Two Nights Only ! Sat. & Sun/ Feb. 7 & 8 / 7:00 PM* *Two Nights Only ! Sat. & Sun/ Feb. 7 & 8 / 7:00 PM * THE Winnipeg Film Group CINEMATHEQUE, 100 ARTHUR ST. Introduced By Director (and former Winnipegger) Malcolm Rogge Rogge's latest documentary tells of an extraordinary and overlooked collision between the global mining corporation Ascendent Copper and the humble family farmers of Ecudaor's Intag Valley. With its blend of incredible on-site footage, shocking activities, and stunning first person accounts, Rogge's film effectively unearths the saga of a tiny community forced into battle against the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Medical Students Research Congress 2009 - Call for Abstracts *International Medical Students Research Congress 2009 I.stanbul / Turkey 8 - 10 May 2009 Call for abstracts **Deadline: 15 February 2009 *Dear international medical students, Have you performed scientific research which you would like to present to (bio)medical students from all over the world? Over 300 students will attend the International Medical Students Conference / Approximately 150 students will present their results. Don't miss it!! Send in your abstract !! www.imsrc.org <http://www.imsrc.org/> - Date: 8 - 10 May 2009 - Place: Istanbul/ Turkey - Subjects: All (bio)medical Researches - Presentation: Poster and oral presentation - Awards: MAX. 1000 Euros - Accommodation: 3 nights for in a 3 star hotel - Including: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and social programme. - Deadline: 15 February 2009 imsrc2009(a)gmail.com <mailto:imsrc2009@gmail.com> http://www.imsrc.org/ http://www.ctfobak.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ American Society for Engineering Education : ASEE Spring 2009 Northeast Conference *April 3-4, 2009* The Spring 2009 Northeast ASEE Conference will be held on April 3-4, 2009 at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A. This year's conference theme is: *Engineering in the New Global Economy*. In the coming years, our world will continue to face economical, environmental and energy related problems. How is Engineering and Engineering Technology Education responding to the needs of our society and the world? This will be the theme for an exhilarating and thought provoking weekend of professional workshops, presentations, and discussions at the University of Bridgeport. The ASEE Northeast Section is soliciting faculty papers, student papers and student posters which address the various challenges and paradigms in this technological world through research and instructional programs in Engineering and Engineering Technology education. There are three conference tracks: 1. Regular/ faculty papers 2. Student papers and 3. Student posters The deadline for abstract submission is *February 27th, 2009*. Prospective authors are invited to submit their abstracts online in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format through the conference website at http://www.asee2009conference.org Suggested conference topics are listed below. Other innovations in course and laboratory experiences and assessments are also most welcome for submission: . Chemical and Biological Engineering . Civil & Environmental Engineering . Electrical & Computer Engineering . Engineering Technology/ Community Colleges . Industrial, Automation and Manufacturing Engineering . Engineering Technology and Community Colleges . Innovations In Engineering Education . First Year Experiences . K-12 Education (Engineering Curriculum Integration) . Mechanical Engineering . Computer Science and Information Technology . Women in Engineering and Computer Science . Robotics . Service Learning . Sustainability . Design Projects . Engineering and Technology in the Liberal Arts . Systems Engineering . Globalization . Ethics . Diversity In Engineering . Multidisciplinary Research Paper and other Proposal Submissions Prospective authors are invited to submit their abstracts online in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format through the website of the conference at http://www.asee2009conference.org. Proposals for special sessions, tutorials, worskshops and exhibitions are also welcome. Please check the conference website regarding instructions for these proposal submissions. *Important Dates:* Abstracts due *27th February, 2009 * Acceptance notification *6th March, 2009 * Final manuscript & Registration due *20th March, 2009* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Centre on Aging Student Scholarships Centre on Aging Student Scholarships that are available for 2009 - 2010. The Centre on Aging has several funding opportunities that are meant to encourage the furthering of studies in aging and gerontology. These awards have been made available through gifts and donations made to the Centre. Alzheimer Society awards and CIHR opportunities are also available. There are awards open to both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information on a specific award, please refer to our website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/centres/aging and click on For Students: Funding. Specific criteria and application forms can also be found on the website. If you require any further information, please contact me at the address below. Keep in mind the deadline for applications is April 1, 2009. Trish Macdonald, BHEc Coordinator Centre on Aging 338 Isbister Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone:(204)474-9854 Fax: (204)474-7576 E-mail: macdonap(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:macdonap@cc.umanitoba.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CIHR Institute of Gender and Health In June 2009 CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health will host its inaugural summer institute for trainees (graduate students and post-doctoral fellows). The summer institute will take place at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC) from June 23-26, 2009. This residential workshop will offer participants an opportunity to increase their understanding of methods for gender, sex and health research, as well as the opportunities and challenges that arise from the application of these methods. The Summer Institute will also give participants the chance to network with colleagues and mentors from across Canada working in the field of gender, sex and health research. We are accepting applications from trainees until March 1, 2009. Application forms and further information about the summer institute are available in both official languages on our website: CIHR Institute of Gender and Health 2009 Summer Institute: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/38612.html <http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/38612.html> Atelier d'été 2009 de l'Institut de la santé des femmes et des hommes des IRSC: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/38612.html <http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/38612.html> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Department of National Defence: 2009 Awards, Scholarship and Internship Programs The Department of National Defence has launched the following 2009 Awards, Scholarship and Internship Programs: SDF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (including the R.B. Byers Postdoctoral Fellowship) SDF PhD Scholarship Program (including the Dr. Ronald Baker Doctoral Scholarship) SDF Master of Arts Scholarship Program SDF Internship Program SDF Aboriginal Scholarship Program Applications must arrive at the AUCC by* February 9, 2009*. Interested candidates will find the information needed to apply for these programs by visiting the Department of National Defence website: http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/awards-eng.html <http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/awards-eng.htm> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjunction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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FGS Announcement addition, for week ending January 23, 2009
by Enza Pohl 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

To All Awards Contacts, please circulate as required. This message was sent to graduate students.* DR. RICHARD DOUGLAS OATWAY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP* *Research Fields *Law, Psychology, Sociology *Categories * No categories available *Citizenship * Unrestricted *Eligibility * This award is to support the study of adult harassment. The fellowship will be offered to a student who: 1. is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either a Master's or Doctoral program delivered by the Faculty of Law, the Department of Psychology, or the Department of Sociology; 2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours (or two full years or equivalent) of university study; 3. has undertaken or has proposed to undertake research focused on issues related to adult harassment (non-physical, non-sexual, mental, emotional, and/or psychological), including but not limited to its causation, the motivations or psychodynamics of the perpetrator, implications for the victim's life and well-being, and/or legal aspects. *Value *TBD *Currency *Canadian *Tenable at * Tenable at the University of Manitoba *Deadlines* *February 2* *Application Details * Applicants will be required to submit an application which will consist of a description of their proposed research or ongoing research (maximum 500 words), a current academic transcript(s), and two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution. Recipients may hold the Dr. Richard Douglas Oatway Memorial Fellowship concurrently with any other awards, consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. A recipient may not hold the Fellowship more than twice. Contact: Christal Barkman at barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:barkman@cc.umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-6827. -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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FGS Announcements for the week ending January 23, 2009
by Enza Pohl 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

To All Awards Contacts, please circulate as required. This message was sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090123.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 23 January 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Colloquium Announcement: Sense and Sustainability at the Université de Montréal Sense and Sustainability at the Université de Montréal Département d'études anglaises March 13 - 14, 2009 Keynote speaker Clive Doucet, poet & author of Urban Meltdown (2007) The English Graduate Student Society of the /Département d'études anglaises /at the /Université de Montréal /invites all graduate students to this historic multilingual city to attend our sixth annual colloquium 'Sense and Sustainability: Green approaches to reading', from Friday March 13th to Saturday March 14th, 2009, located in the beautiful Pavillion Jean-Coutu. Send your 250-word abstract to submissions(a)egss-umontreal.org <mailto:submissions@egss-umontreal.org> by January 31, 2009.For CFP see: www.egss-umontreal.org <http://www.egss-umontreal.org> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *PHDs Interested in Work in Saudi Arabia?* King Saud University, invites distinguished PhD holders in the fields of Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Sciences and Business Administration to join as University Staff. *Requirements:* 1. PhD holders from well-respected universities in Europe, New Zealand, Australia and/or USA/Canada 2. With experience both in teaching and research *Features: * 1. Salary about $ 30,000.00 - 80,000.00 per Annum. 2. Accommodation allowance. 3. Annual air tickets up to 4 persons "Business class". 4. Free medical care. 5. Tax free *Please send your application and CVs to:** **ndaghri(a)ksu.edu.sa <mailto:ndaghri@ksu.edu.sa>* For more information please visit www.ksu.edu.sa <http://www.ksu.edu.sa/> http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/5781/default.aspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjuction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *The Canadian Arthritis Network: 2009 Pilot Grant Program (PGP)* for******* new investigators* The Canadian Arthritis Network, a federally-funded organization that funds arthritis research, supports trainees and acts as a facilitator to connect the leading players in the arthritis research community, has recently launched an* open competition*** for pilot operating funds.** The******* 2009 Pilot Grant Program (PGP)* for******* new investigators* aims to support new researchers who are establishing their careers in arthritis in the areas of Osteoarthritis (OA), Inflammatory Joint Diseases (IJD) or Bioengineering for the Restoration of Joint Function (BIO). The program will provide one-time funding to innovative research proposals submitted by eligible applicants. Eligibility: new investigators who, at the time of the application: · are within three years of receiving their first academic appointment; · hold an appointment as an independent investigator at a CIHR eligible institution at the time of taking up the award, and throughout the term of the award; · who do not hold (or have not held) peer-reviewed operating funds as a Principal Investigator totalling greater than $30,000. *****Funding* · Up to $50,000 is available from the Canadian Arthritis Network for this award. *Application Deadlines* · Registration deadline: Monday, February 2, 2009 · Submission deadline: Monday, February 16, 2009 A Registration form and Grant Review Selection Process form have been attached for those interested in applying for funding. These forms, and other relevant information, are also available on the Canadian Arthritis Network's website here: _http://www.arthritisnetwork.ca/r_and_d/randd_researchpro_en.php#pgp_ <http://www.arthritisnetwork.ca/r_and_d/randd_researchpro_en.php> Any questions should be directed to Stefanie Cara at 416-586-4800 ext. 5164 or _scara(a)mtsinai.on.ca_ <mailto:scara@mtsinai.on.ca>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2009 U of M Political Studies Students' Conference: "The Never-Ending Story? Conflicts in the Middle East" The organising committee for the 2009 U of M Political Studies Students' Conference (PSSC) entitled "The Never-Ending Story? Conflicts in the Middle East", would like to extend an invitation for all graduate students at the U of M. Briefly, the conference is being held between *January 28-30* and seeks to engage students, leading academics and the public in an open forum to explore a range of key challenges that confront the MIddle East. There will be eighteen guest speakers on six panels to discuss topics that include: "The Israeli-Palestinian Question", "Social Conflict: Religion and Political Culture", "Economic Conflict: Oil and Water", "Military Conflict: Proliferation", "Geopolitical Conflict: Territory and External Powers" and "Canada, Conflict and the MIddle East." Also, the keynote speaker is Michael Bell. He is from the University of Windsor and was the former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. He recently gave an interview to the Globe and Mail about the current crisis in Gaza. The conference is located at the Great Hall (University College building) at the University of Manitoba. A question period will follow each panel. We also have a website at www.umpssc.ca <http://www.umpssc.ca/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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FGS Announcements for the week of January 19, 2009
by Enza Pohl 19 Jan '09

19 Jan '09

To Awards Contacts, please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090119.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements for the week of: 19 January 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *SILVERHILL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION GRANT <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 27 environmental or conservation focus M, D $3,500 *NSEP DAVID L. BOREN FELLOWSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* January 29 language study and international research M, D $30,000 *INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY 2009 SPACE STUDIES PROGRAM <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* January 30 ALL M, D Tuition, travel, room and board on campus (approximately $27,000) ONASSIS, ALEXANDER S. BENEFIT FOUNDATION, FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 31 humanistic sciences, political studies, law, economics, film studies, music M, D A round trip air-ticket (economy class) for the scholarship recipient only for his/her arrival and upon his/her definite departure from Greece and a monthly allowance of EUR 1.200 for subsistence, accommodation and all other expenses *WRTC GRADUATE TRAINING & STUDENTSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 6, 2009 (for U of M students) Medicine, Community Health, Nursing M, D $16,000 *KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA FOUNDATION OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP FOR CANADIAN WOMEN <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 2 Unrestricted D $5,000 *BOYLE, LEONARD E. DISSERTATION PRIZE <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 6 medieval studies D cash award as well as a membership in the Society for three years *CIHR - TRAVEL AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 16th, April 15th, June 15th, and October 1st sex, gender, health of men, women, girls, boys M, D The maximum amount for a single award is $1,000 to partially cover the costs of travel, accommodations, and registration. *MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP 2009-2010 <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 2 Unrestricted M, D $10,000 subject to change One Open Scholarship is awarded annually across Canada. *UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 27 Unrestricted D The deadline for faculties and schools to have their nominations to FGS is February 27 *DEER LODGE HOSPITAL STAFF ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL FUND AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 1 Medicine M, D Personal Awards: $1000 per applicant Travel Grants: $500 *WRTC GRADUATE TRAINING & STUDENTSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 6 Medicine, Community Health, Nursing M, D February 6 *BORG, ANITA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* February 23 Computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or related technical fields M, D $5,000 CAD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Call for Papers: Education Graduate Students' Society (EGSS) The Education Graduate Students' Society (EGSS) warmly invites students and faculty members to celebrate research and theory in education, and bridge their work with practical applications by submitting a proposal related to one of the following divisions: Culture and Values . Curriculum Studies . Educational Leadership and Policy . Educational Psychology . School Psychology . Counseling . Child and Adolescent Development . Kinesiology . Physical Education . Technology, Media, and Information Studies . Second Language Education . Teacher Education . Human Development . Not sure if your work would fit into any of these categories? E-mail us at egssconference2009(a)gmail.com <mailto:egssconference2009@gmail.com> The McGill EGSS Conference is a great opportunity to come together, professionally and personally, to share ideas and begin dialogues with individuals across various fields of education. Past conferences have attracted students and faculty both nationally and internationally. In addition, the McGill EGSS Conference is the perfect place for students to develop presentation skills and put valuable experience on your CV. Find out more *here* <attachments/EGSS_Call4Papers.pdf>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Conference Announcment: /Alzheimer Society 2009 Conference /* */*Partners in Care...Unlimited Possibilities*/* March 9th & 10th, 2009 Canad Inns - Polo Park 1405 St. Matthews . Winnipeg Find out more by reading *this attachment <attachments/Alzheimer_Society.pdf>*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation
by Christal Barkman 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

Good morning all, The University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation will be advertised to students shortly. I am giving you advance notice of this award as your faculty/school's nominations are due to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by *February 27*. You may wish to announce to faculty/students that you have your own internal deadline by which nominations must be submitted in order that your own review committee has time to assess and then choose the top candidate to forward to FGS. Please see this link <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> for the award information. Please ensure that all deans and directors are notified of this award and its' upcoming deadline. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Christal -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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[UM GradStudies notice] FGS Announcements for the week of January 5]
by Christal Barkman 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

To Awards Contacts, please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090105.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements for the week of: 05 January 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ Sport Information Resource Centre <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 7 Medical, Health or Psycho-Social Physical Education M, D $1,000 - $2,000, full details available from the SIRC website Dr. Richard Douglas Oatway Memorial Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 15 Law, Psychology, Sociology M, D TBD Richard C. Goulden Memorial Award <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> January 30 Environmental Studies Natural, Physical or Life Sciences M, D interest earned ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GRANTS: CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS The Dirksen Congressional Center invites applications for grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. A total of up to $30,000 will be available in 2009. Awards range from a few hundred dollars to $3,500. The competition is open to individuals with a serious interest in studying Congress. Political scientists, historians, biographers, scholars of public administration or American studies, and journalists are among those eligible. The Center encourages graduate students who have successfully defended their dissertation prospectus to apply and awards a significant portion of the funds for dissertation research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who reside in the United States. The awards program does not fund undergraduate or pre-Ph.D. study. Organizations are not eligible. Research teams of two or more individuals are eligible. No institutional overhead or indirect costs may be claimed against a Congressional Research Award. There is no standard application form. Applicants are responsible for showing the relationship between their work and the awards program guidelines. Applications are accepted at any time. Applications which exceed the page limit and incomplete applications will NOT be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. All application materials must be received on or before February 1, 2009. Awards will be announced in March 2009. Complete information about eligibility and application procedures may be found at The Center's Web site: *http://www.dirksencenter.org/print_grants_CRAs.htm*. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY. Frank Mackaman is the program officer -- fmackaman(a)dirksencenter.org. The Dirksen Congressional Center 2815 Broadway Pekin, IL 61554 http://www.dirksencongressionalcenter.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *EDC 2008-2009 Competition now open* Export Development Canada (EDC) launched its 11th annual national competition of the EDC International Business Scholarship Program. EDC's International Business Scholarship Program is designed to help grow Canada's trade competencies and underlines the importance of international trade among Canada's future business leaders. By incorporating environmental studies with international business into the program, EDC is helping to build Canada's future capacity to engage in international trade in an environmentally responsible manner. EDC will offer as many as 30 scholarships, 25 of which will recognize exceptional students in the field of international business or economics. The remaining 5 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding business students who combine these fields with a focus on sustainable management or environment studies. The scholarship winners will receive a *$3,000 cash award *and, if eligible, a possible four-month work term worth approximately *$10,000.* The work term includes mentoring from leading industry experts at EDC's head office in Ottawa. This year's application deadline is January 26, 2009. Scholarships will be awarded in the spring of 2009 and work terms will be available for the summer of 2009. Students interested in an EDC work term should indicate this at the time of applying for the scholarship. EDC's scholarship program is a key component of its Education and Youth Employment (EYE) Strategy. For additional information about EDC's EYE Strategy and International Business Scholarships, please visit: www.edc.ca/cbie <http://www.edc.ca/cbie> The program is managed on behalf of EDC by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE). "We are proud to manage the EDC International Business Scholarships," said Jim Fox, CBIE President. "This Program recognizes excellence and provides added support to top students. Through cultivating the country's fresh talent, EDC is helping position Canada for cutting-edge achievement in both international and 'green' business." CBIE is a national non-governmental organization with a membership comprising 200 universities, colleges, institutes, school boards, educational organizations, training agencies and provincial ministries of education. CBIE has extensive expertise in scholarship, fellowship and internship management. For information about CBIE, please visit: www.cbie.ca <http://www.cbie.ca>. EDC is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by nearly 7,000 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self- sustaining, is a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis, and has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for eight consecutive years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDIGENOUS EDUCATION: PACIFIC NATIONS May 27-29, 2009 - HONOLULU, HAWAII You are invited to submit an abstract for the 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDIGENOUS EDUCATION: PACIFIC NATIONS to be held in Honolulu, May 27-29,2009 to take place at the Ilikai Hotel, 1777 Ala Mona Blvd., in beautiful Waikiki. (ph. 808-949-3811). This conference will draw together scholars from the Pacific Nations to present academic papers, poster or cultural displays on issues in lndigenous education. Fifteen minutes will be allocated for each presentation. Sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for each of the three days of the conference. Please note that if papers are presented in a language other than English, an English version must be presented by power point projection. Please submit registration form below by return email by *January 31, 2009* with title and abstract in Word, Times New Roman II font (English). Submit your abstract early as there will be a limit placed on the number of paper presentations. For those who wish to have their papers published in the conference proceedings, full text of papers to be submitted as above by April I) 2009. *Conference Fees*: Delegate tuition: $300.00 U.S.D. Student and retiree tuition: $150.00 U.S.D. Tuitions to be paid by international money order upon acceptance of abstract. Note: All participants are responsible for their own transportation, meals, and accommodation. Those flying out of *Canada *may take advantage of 10% discount on WestJet, with promotional code provided on request once abstract has been accepted, and a web link for reservations at the Ilikai Hotel will be provided for discount rates. Please feel free to forward this call for abstracts to your colleagues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome Back Reminders *Information for all Master's and Ph.D. students who are continuing in their program (except MBA or MPA students). * Please remember that it is a requirement that all Master's and Ph.D. students are registered for the Fall AND Winter terms. The most efficient way of ensuring that you are registered in order to retain status is to register for the "Re-Registration" course: "Master's re-registration" GRAD 7020 "Ph.D. re-registration" GRAD 8020 This re-registration should be over and above any course registration(s) you complete. If you are registered for the re-registration course (over both Fall and Winter terms) you will retain status in your graduate program even if you withdraw from courses. *Fee Payment for Winter Term Courses* *Deadline for payment of Winter Term fees is Thursday January 8, 2009.* * Click here for information on methods of fee payment <http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/StudentAccounts.htm>. * Check your fee balance on Aurora Student. If you have questions or concerns about your student account, call the Registrar's Office at 474-9420 or drop in to Room 400 University Centre during business hours (8:30 -- 4:30 Monday to Friday). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Gene Senior Recruitment, Promotion and Communications Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/ p (204) 474 6172 f (204) 474 7553 UofMore <http://itsmyfuture.ca> This transmission may contain privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized distribution, copying, disclosure or dissemination of this transmission or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not (one of) the intended recipient(s), if you receive this transmission in error or if it is forwarded to you without the express authorization of the original sender, please destroy this transmission and contact us immediately. -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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[UM GradStudies notice] NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships Programs Information Booth
by Enza Pohl 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

To Awards Contact, please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. *NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships Programs * Would you like to learn about programs that can help students gain research experience in both university and industrial settings? On January 9, the Prairies Regional Office of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) will be on campus with information about the full range of NSERC research scholarships and fellowships programs. Whether you are an undergraduate, a grad student or a postdoc, NSERC has a program that can help kick start your natural sciences or engineering research career. All interested students and faculty are invited to visit the display, where they will be able to discuss these programs with an NSERC representative and University of Manitoba researchers, staff and students. *NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships Programs Information Booth January 9, 2009 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Engineering Atrium, EITC* -- Gene Senior Recruitment, Promotion and Communications Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/ p (204) 474 6172 f (204) 474 7553 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, forwarding, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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FGS Announcements for the week ending December 19, 2008
by Enza Pohl 19 Dec '08

19 Dec '08

Please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20081219.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements for the week ending: 19 December 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT: 2009 MHRC COMPETITION WORKSHOPS For the 2009 competition year, the MHRC is undertaking the administration of the trainee awards through an Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS). Applicants will be required to submit their studentship, fellowship, and clinical fellowship applications through the new eGMS. The remainder of MHRC awards (operating, establishment, PhD Dissertation, and Manitoba Research Chairs) will continue to be administered through hardcopy applications submitted to the MHRC office. The MHRC has scheduled 2 information workshops to present a summary of the 2009 competition, as well as to provide an overview of new Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS). The workshop dates are as follows: *Trainee Workshop *(Studentship, Fellowship and Clinical Fellowship): Friday, January 9th from 12:30-1:30pm in Theatre B of the Basic Medical Sciences Building *Investigator Workshop *(Operating, Establishment and Manitoba Research Chair): Thursday, January 15th from 9:30-11:00pm in Room A106 of the Chown Building. Competition details can be found in the 2009 Awards Guide. Access to the Electronic Grants Management System and all supporting information can be found on the MHRC website at *www.mhrc.mb.ca* <http://www.mhrc.mb.ca>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Call for Papers*** - MOCA-09 Joint Assembly Second Circular and Call for Abstracts IAMAS, IAPSO and IACS invite the international atmospheric, oceanographic and cryospheric research communities to their 2009 Joint Assembly to be held in *July 2009* in the beautiful and dynamic Canadian city of *Montréal, Québec*. The theme of the Assembly is Our Warming Planet. In addition to Association-specific symposia, the National Organizing Committee (NOC) is pleased to announce that a series of joint symposia will be held to explore convergent points of interest between disciplines. Services at this Joint Assembly will be provided in English and French, however, the Scientific Program and Technical Sessions will be in English. For a full listing of Symposia, *please click here <http://www.moca-09.org/e/02-scitopic_e.shtml>.* More on Montreal National Organizing Committee Members Call for Abstracts is Now Open Authors are invited to submit an abstract in English to be considered for oral or poster presentation at the Joint Assembly. The *deadline* for Abstract Submission: 23 January 2009. Authors are asked to submit abstracts using the online *abstract submission link* <http://www.moca-09.org/e/02-abstracts_submission_e.shtml>. See WWW.MOCA-09.ORG <http://WWW.MOCA-09.ORG> for a full symposium listing, complete with descriptions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR PAPERS Religious Houses: A Legacy International Conference Religious Houses: A Legacy October 7 - 10, 2009 - Montreal and Quebec City, Canada CALL FOR PAPERS The purpose of this international conference is to identify and understand innovative heritage possibilities for the future of convents, monasteries, and -- more generally -- religious houses in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and Western society. By comparing cases and putting them in theoretical, historical, and geographical perspective, we hope to make a contribution to what these urban and rural architectural groupings become. We thus aim to examine specific ways of implementing the proposals and studies conducted in Quebec and to share these experiences in order to identify and explore, but mostly, to help solve some of the problems raised in Western societies. To this end, the conference will attempt to bring together researchers, professionals and decision-makers from Norther America and Europe, who have shown particular ability to assess or implement new and original solutions, or who, through historical or epistemological reflections on the problems arising in the secularization, conversion, or governance of former religious houses, are able to contribute to a discussion of the financial, legal, urban planning or memorial implications of changes in the vocation of religious houses and their redevelopment. Interested researchers and professionals are invited to submit a participation proposal before February 28, 2009. Submissions, including an abstract (title and 300-word description) and brief summary, are to be sent to the attention of: Dr. Lucie K. Morisset, chair of the Scientific Committee by email: Institutdupatrimoine(a)uqam.ca <mailto:Institutdupatrimoine@uqam.ca> or by mail: Institut du patrimoine Université du Québec à Montréal C.P. 8888, Succ. Centre-ville Montréal (Québec) H3C 3P8 Canada After assessment by the Scientific Committee, authors will be notified of the acceptance of their proposals by March 31, 2009. Please note that the Organizing Committee is prepared to pay for travel expenses of a certain number of speakers. For full details on this event and contact information, please contact the Awards Assistant in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at 474-6827. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Invitation to Participate in Study Survey* The purpose of* this survey* <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qwAQQy0_2bGPpEJLIIYXWYkQ_3d_3d> is to gather information from graduate students in *Universities across Canada*. The objective of this study is to create knowledge in the social sciences and post-secondary communities about social support systems, both formal and informal, that graduate students in social sciences can access while completing their degrees. Another objective of the study is to understand career goals and pathways to these goals for graduate students in social sciences. Challenges and barriers to these goals will be explored. The study is being conducted by 2 researchers, one who is an Assistant Professor with the University of Manitoba. Marlene Pomrenke (PhD) has her doctorate in social work and works at the Student Counselling and Career Centre at the University of Manitoba. Carolyn Peters (MSW) is currently completing her doctoral program at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba. This study involves filling out a survey about your current support systems as well as your career goals upon completing your degree. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Conference Announcement "Education for a Diverse World: Addressing Equity & Human Rights" The Education Graduate Students' Society (EGSS) at McGill University, is excited to announce their 8th annual conference: "Education for a Diverse World: Addressing Equity & Human Rights" We encourage students and faculty members from all areas of education to celebrate research and theory in education as well as the practical applications of their work by submitting a proposal. For more information see http://www.education.mcgill.ca/egss/Conference.php ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NSERC - JSPS Postdoctoral and Invitation Fellowship Programs The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) provides opportunities in universities or other research institutions in Japan for 1) postdoctoral researchers to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups; and 2) senior scientists/university professors to participate in cooperative activities with researchers. NSERC cooperates with the JSPS by receiving and processing applications, and by nominating candidates to the JSPS. Terms of award: 1) Round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations); 2) Monthly maintenance allowance; 3) Settling-in allowance (for Postdoctoral only); 4) Domestic research travel allowance; 5) Overseas travel, accident and sickness insurance coverage. The application deadlines for these programs are January 15th, 2009 (Invitation) and January 25th, 2009 (Postdoctoral). Please note that a copy of the proposal / application form, accompanied by a completed Funding Application Approval Form (FAAF / Form 58), should be submitted to the *Office of Research Services (540 Machray Hall)* by January 7th, 2009 for an administrative review and the required institutional signatures. For more information about these programs, or to request an application form, please contact: JSPS Fellowships Scholarships and Fellowships Division Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) 350 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1A 1H5 Telephone: 613-944-6241 E-mail: Z-SCHOL(a)NSERC.ca Web site: www.nserc.gc.ca <http://www.nserc.gc.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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2009-2010 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Guidelines
by Marcia Labiuk 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Please see the attached memo and UMGF unit guidelines. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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