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Re: 2016-2017 TriCouncil Competition Information
by Rowena Krentz 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

Hello everyone, Attached are relevant information for each of the TriCouncil Competitions: VANIER CGSD (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) Note: Effective this year, nominations to Ottawa must come from the Department Head instead of the FGS Dean or President of the institution. Upon receipt of completed applications by the deadline, Department Heads will be notified that they may need to write a nomination letter if their student is selected for recommendation to Ottawa. NSERC PGSD/CGSD - Memo to Departments - Memo to Deans and SLOs from NSERC (for your information only) - PGSD Verification Guidelines (useful information for students) - Table I (Annexe A) - University Selection Committee Guidline SSHRC Doctoral/CGSD - Memo to Departments - 2016-2017 Doctoral Awards Competition memo from SSHRC - Department Ranking Sheets NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR Canadian Graduate Scholarships - MASTERS - Memo to Departments For your convenience, I've also attached a table summarizing the various awards, their deadlines and comments that may apply to Department contacts. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices.

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (September 16 - 22)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

September 16 - 22 Check out our Awards Database for upcoming awards & deadlines For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/ ) Research Field(s): UNRESTRICTED Deadline: Variable http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Grad 7500 Academic Integrity Don't forget to complete the new required Academic Integrity Tutorial! Available through UMLearn. Log In » ( http://bit.ly/1EOPkfs ) Instructions » ( http://bit.ly/1Fy9zJ7 ) Required for all Graduate Students Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition Win up to $10,000 for your creative ideas! This exciting new two-part contest will give you an opportunity to identify real-world problems and work in cross-faculty teams to devise “game-changing” solutions. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1Kg0Z5S ) Information session: Sept. 24, The Hub, 4:30 – 6:30 pm Café Scientifigique - Approaching Cancer Research from Many Angles A perspective from our medical researchers of the future, our graduate students. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1FfZhSY ) Sept. 21, 7-8:30 pm, McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Ave. The ELC is offering a series of free 90 minute Language Workshops The ELC is now offering a series of free 90 minute Language Workshops throughout September and October. Students can learn more about these workshops and register online! Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1OdtWSY ) Fall Term Fee Payment Deadline TODAY is the last date for most students to pay fall term fees without incurring a late payment fee. Fees are due at 4:30pm. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) Due: Wednesday, September 16 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Writing at the Graduate Level September 17, 2015 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ae9… ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's Program (CGS-M)- Managing Your Application September 23, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577fd1… ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS Copyright & Your Thesis September 30, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577a7d… ) BANNATYNE CAMPUS http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html September 10 - 23 Registration revision period - September 23 is the last day for most students to drop a fall term or fall/winter spanned course, receive a refund and avoid a Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) on their transcript. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 23 This is the last date to apply online for February 2016 graduation. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) October 1 Deadline to declare a location for writing invigilated exams for fall term distance & online education courses. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=10/1/2015&todate=10/1/20… ) October 12 Thanksgiving Day, university Closed. mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (September 9 - 15)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

September 9 - 15 VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP $50,000/yr up to 3 years - For PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): UNRESTRICTED Deadline: September 21, 2015 NANCIE J. MAURO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH $4,550 (2 awards) - For Master's, PhD Students & PGME Residents or Fellows Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Nursing, Medicine, Oncology Deadline: October 30, 2015 MARIAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION $1,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Human Nutritional Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Community Nutrition Deadline: October 30, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Grad 7500 Academic Integrity Don't forget to complete the new required Academic Integrity Tutorial! Available through UMLearn. Log In » ( http://bit.ly/1EOPkfs ) Instructions » ( http://bit.ly/1Fy9zJ7 ) Required for all Graduate Students 2015/16 UMGSA Orientation 2015 U of M Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) orientation is here! Join us on Sept 9 thru Sept 11, get whatever info you need about your graduate study, interact with other graduate students, enjoy our social event, free lunch, great workshops, inspiring roundtable discussion, and more! Read more » ( http://on.fb.me/1KExk9P ) You are invited to 2015 UMGSA Orientation Sept 9-11! Fall Term Fee Payment Deadline Wednesday, September 16 is the last date for most students to pay fall term fees without incurring a late payment fee. Fees are due at 4:30pm. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) Due: Wednesday, September 16 10 Steps to PhD Failure Kevin Haggerty and Aaron Doyle offer tips on making postgraduate study even tougher. Read and discover how to avoid the pitfalls. Read more » ( https://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/features/ten-steps-to-phd-failure?pa… ) Office 365 For Free! Download your free Office 365 For Students plan using your myumanitoba email account. You will get the latest version of the full Office productivity suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Get yours today! Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/email/2397.html ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Writing at the Graduate Level September 10, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1ED1KBi ) BANNATYNE CAMPUS CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research September 10, 2015 | 11:00am Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: English | Anglais SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships/Fellowships - Managing Your Application September 16, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1HIMvXJ ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS Writing at the Graduate Level September 17, 2015 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ae9… ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html September 10 Start of Fall Term - This is the first day of fall term classes for most students, including fall/winter spanned courses Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 10 - 23 Registration revision period - September 23 is the last day for most students to drop a fall term or fall/winter spanned course, receive a refund and avoid a Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) on their transcript Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 16 Fee payment deadline - This is the last day for most students to pay fall term fees without incurring a late payment fee Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 23 This is the last date to apply online for February 2016 graduation Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) October 1 Deadline to declare a location for writing invigilated exams for fall term distance & online education courses. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=10/1/2015&todate=10/1/20… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (September 2 - 8)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 02 Sep '15

02 Sep '15

September 2 - 8 CHECK OUT OUR AWARDS DATABASE FOR UPCOMING AWARDS & DEADLINES For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/ ) Research Field(s): UNRESTRICTED Deadline: VARIABLE http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html 10 Steps to PhD Failure Kevin Haggerty and Aaron Doyle offer tips on making postgraduate study even tougher. Read and discover how to avoid the pitfalls. Read more » ( https://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/features/ten-steps-to-phd-failure?pa… ) Get Your Social Insurance Number On Campus! Service Canada will be coming to the U of M’s Fort Garry campus on September 8 and 9 to issue Social Insurance Numbers to qualifying international students. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/ics/programs/intercultural_events.html ) Take your place! We are recruiting volunteers to participate in an on-field performance at half-time of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game. Sign up online to be a part of this exciting announcement and share in the legacy this campaign will create! Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-weekend/sign-up-as-a-… ) Saturday, October 3, 2015 Office 365 For Free! Download your free Office 365 For Students plan using your myumanitoba email account. You will get the latest version of the full Office productivity suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Get yours today! Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/email/2397.html ) Beat the Rush! Activate your Recreation Services student membership today! Visit the customer service desk at the Active Living Centre. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/recreationservices/membership/details.… ) Starting: Tuesday, September 1 | Active Living Centre http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Writing at the Graduate Level September 10, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1ED1KBi ) BANNATYNE CAMPUS SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships/Fellowships - Managing Your Application September 16, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1HIMvXJ ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research September 8, 2015 | 11:00am Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: English | Anglais Séance d'information sur les bourses pour les étudiants en recherche en santé des IRSC 9 septembre 2015 | 11h00 Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: French | Français CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research September 10, 2015 | 11:00am Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: English | Anglais http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html September 7 Labour Day | University Closed September 9 This is the last date of the regular registration period, for most students, for fall term and fall/winter spanned courses Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 10 Start of Fall Term - This is the first day of fall term classes for most students, including fall/winter spanned courses Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 10 - 23 Registration revision period - September 23 is the last day for most students to drop a fall term or fall/winter spanned course, receive a refund and avoid a Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) on their transcript Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 16 Fee payment deadline - This is the last day for most students to pay fall term fees without incurring a late payment fee Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 23 This is the last date to apply online for February 2016 graduation Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Aug 26 - Sept 1)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Aug 26 - Sept 1 VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP $50,000/yr up to 3 years - For PhD Students Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 FGS External Graduate Award Activation Form Please use the FGS External Graduate Award Activation form to activate the payment of external awards, such as Research Studentships if you have not done so yet. Please note you must be registered in Fall and have no holds on your account for the RM studentships to be activated. Download PDF Form » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar… ) Research Field(s): n/a Deadline: n/a http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Join the Celebration! Homecoming week (September 28 – October 4) is a celebration of our campus community, past and present. Be a part of the energy on campus and share in the tradition. Many events throughout the week! Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/alumni/homecoming/ ) Monday, September 28 - Sunday, October 4 | Various Dates & Times Beat the Rush! Activate your Recreation Services student membership today! Visit the customer service desk at the Active Living Centre. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/recreationservices/membership/details.… ) Starting: Tuesday, September 1 | Active Living Centre Office 365 For Free! Download your free Office 365 For Students plan using your myumanitoba email account. You will get the latest version of the full Office productivity suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Get yours today! Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/email/2397.html ) MSC Student Research Position Available A Masters in Physiology position is available to study cancer and heart disease. Applicants should be highly motivated and able to critically evaluate and interpret data. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1NlqndT ) Interested candidates should include three references with their resume The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust The program is designed for students to have the chance to go to another Commonwealth country to spend 3-4 months working as an intern with world-class experts in Global and Indigenous health research. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1gXUpXB ) Application Deadline: September 1, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Writing at the Graduate Level September 10, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1ED1KBi ) BANNATYNE CAMPUS SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships/Fellowships - Managing Your Application September 16, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1HIMvXJ ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research September 8, 2015 | 11:00am Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: English | Anglais Séance d'information sur les bourses pour les étudiants en recherche en santé des IRSC 9 septembre 2015 | 11h00 Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: French | Français CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research September 10, 2015 | 11:00am Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: English | Anglais http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html September 7 Labour Day | University Closed September 9 This is the last date of the regular registration period, for most students, for fall term and fall/winter spanned courses Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 10 Start of Fall Term - This is the first day of fall term classes for most students, including fall/winter spanned courses Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 10 - 23 Registration revision period - September 23 is the last day for most students to drop a fall term or fall/winter spanned course, receive a refund and avoid a Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) on their transcript Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 16 Fee payment deadline - This is the last day for most students to pay fall term fees without incurring a late payment fee Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 23 This is the last date to apply online for February 2016 graduation Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (August 19 - 25)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 19 Aug '15

19 Aug '15

August 19 - 25 VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP $50,000/yr up to 3 years - For PhD Students Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1NlzYBz ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 SHEU L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH Two awards valued at $3,000 each - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1WFk4VP ) Research Field(s): Oncology Deadline: October 13th, 2015 Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies $1,600 approx. - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1TTSNzQ ) Research Field(s): Peace Building Deadline: September 30, 2015 CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS) Up to $6,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1J4BmV2 ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: September 25th, 2015 Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship $8,200 approx. - For Master's Students Read more » Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences & Public Health Deadline: October 7, 2015 FGS External Graduate Award Activation Form Please use the FGS External Graduate Award Activation form to activate the payment of external awards, such as Research Studentships if you have not done so yet. Please note you must be registered in Fall and have no holds on your account for the RM studentships to be activated. Download PDF Form » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar… ) Research Field(s): n/a Deadline: n/a http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Office 365 For Free! Download your free Office 365 For Students plan using your myumanitoba email account. You will get the latest version of the full Office productivity suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Get yours today! Read more » ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/email/2397.html ) MSC Student Research Position Available A Masters in Physiology position is available to study cancer and heart disease. Applicants should be highly motivated and able to critically evaluate and interpret data. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1NlqndT ) Interested candidates should include three references with their resume Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Program The program is designed for students to have the chance to go to another Commonwealth country to spend 3-4 months working as an intern with world-class experts in Global and Indigenous health research. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1gXUpXB ) Application Deadline: September 1, 2015 COMPETITION OPEN: COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS IN SOUTH AFRICA A call for applications has been issued for Canadian Master’s students to study in South Africa under the Commonwealth Scholarship Program. Read more » ( https://www.acu.ac.uk/focus-areas/scholarships/csfp-scholarships/south-afri… ) Deadline for applications: September 7, 2015 Join the celebration! Homecoming week (September 28 – October 4) is a celebration of our campus community, past and present. Be a part of the energy on campus and share in the tradition. Many events throughout the week! For more information and to register » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/alumni/homecoming/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ MITACS STEP - Practice Your Presentation Skills I August 25, 2015 | 9:00 - 5:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1JvpB7u ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS Writing at the Graduate Level September 10, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1ED1KBi ) BANNATYNE CAMPUS SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships/Fellowships - Managing Your Application September 16, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1HIMvXJ ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research September 8, 2015 | 11:00am Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: English | Anglais Séance d'information sur les bourses pour les étudiants en recherche en santé des IRSC 9 septembre 2015 | 11h00 Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: French | Français CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research September 10, 2015 | 11:00am Registration Required to Join This Event » ( https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site… ) Lanuage Session: English | Anglais http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html September 7 Labour Day | University Closed September 9 This is the last date of the regular registration period, for most students, for fall term and fall/winter spanned courses Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 10 Start of Fall Term - This is the first day of fall term classes for most students, including fall/winter spanned courses Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 10 - 23 Registration revision period - September 23 is the last day for most students to drop a fall term or fall/winter spanned course, receive a refund and avoid a Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) on their transcript Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) September 16 Fee payment deadline - This is the last day for most students to pay fall term fees without incurring a late payment fee Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/1/2015&todate=9/30/201… ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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FW: CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research | Séance d'information sur les bourses pour les étudiants en recherche en santé des IRSC
by Rowena Krentz 19 Aug '15

19 Aug '15

Dear Colleagues: Per the email below, please be advised that CIHR will be offering information sessions regarding various CIHR award programs. Kindly forward this information to CIHR eligible students and they may register for the webinar through the links provided below. We are unfortunately, unable to host a central webinar location but each participant can register and access the webinar independently and remotely. Thank you Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices. From: Fellowships [mailto:Fellowships@cihr-irsc.gc.ca] Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 9:10 AM Subject: CIHR Information Session for Students on Award in Health Research | Séance d'information sur les bourses pour les étudiants en recherche en santé des IRSC Good morning/afternoon, It is my pleasure to announce that once again this year, CIHR will be offering information sessions to students and university staff about CIHR award programs as well as recent improvements made to these. Information will also be provided on relevant CIHR policies, tips for applicants, and guidelines on how to submit an application. These sessions will be interactive and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. The sessions will allow all participants to be connected and discussions will be supported with a view of a PowerPoint presentation. Institutions are encouraged to facilitate a location where all students can attend the session together; however, students may register individually. Participants must have access to a computer with internet connection to access the session and view the PowerPoint presentation. Questions may be directed to CIHR via the webinar chat function. If you or your institution are interested in participating in one of these sessions, please follow the instructions below to register to one of the three sessions that will be offered. Interested participants may also register via our CIHR Website at the following address: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html Date, Time & Duration Language Session Link to Register · September 8, 2015 · Time: 11:00am, EST · Duration : 1.5 hours English https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/gts-ee/onstage/g.php?MTID=e56c01e46ad315cf0bf32… · September 9, 2015 · Time: 11:00pm, EST · Duration : 1.5 hours French https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/gts-ee/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb7a8cd5a80868abfff2a… · September 10, 2015 · Time: 1:30pm, EST · Duration : 1.5 hours English https://gts-ee-fr.webex.com/gts-ee/onstage/g.php?MTID=e283ba00c32db423c2de5… We also encourage you to distribute copies of the attached posters within your institution. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Bon matin/après-midi, Il me fait plaisir d'annoncer qu'encore une fois cette année, les IRSC offriront des sessions d'information pour les étudiants et les employés des établissements universitaires au sujet des programmes de bourses de formation des IRSC et des récentes modifications qui y ont été apportées. De l'information sera également offerte au sujet des politiques des IRSC, des conseils pour les candidats et des lignes directrices pour soumettre une demande. Ces séances seront interactives et il y aura de nombreuses occasions de poser des questions. Ces séances permettront à tous les participants d'assister et de participer à la discussion qui sera appuyée par une présentation PowerPoint. Les établissements sont encouragés à fournir l'accès à un emplacement où tous les élèves pourront assister à la session dans un même endroit. Cependant, les étudiants peuvent aussi participer individuellement. Les participants doivent avoir accès à un ordinateur avec une connexion Internet afin de joindre la séance et visualiser la présentation PowerPoint. Les questions peuvent être adressées aux IRSC via la fonction de « chat » du webinaire. Si vous et/ou votre établissement désirez participer à l'un de ces séminaires, veuillez suivre les instructions ci-dessous afin de vous inscrire à l'une des trois séances. Les participants intéressés peuvent aussi s'inscrirent depuis notre site internet des IRSC au lien suivant: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/45096.html Nous vous encourageons également à distribuer des exemplaires des affiches incluses en pièces jointes à l'intérieur de votre établissement. N'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous si vous avez des questions. Cordialement, Christine Sincennes Advisor, Awards | Conseillère, Bourses Investigator Initiated Research | Recherche Libre Research, Knowledge Translation and Ethics Portfolio | Portefeuille de la recherche et de l'application des connaissances et de l'éthique

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Re: NSERC Visit - Workshop
by Rowena Krentz 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

Dear Colleagues, Thank you for forwarding the NSERC Visit and workshop scheduled for September 8th to students in your respective units. We received an overwhelmingly positive response and the workshop is now full. There is a waitlist of 20 people which is also at full capacity. Sincerely, Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices.

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Re: NSERC Visit
by Rowena Krentz 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that NSERC representatives will be visiting the University of Manitoba and will host a presentation of various NSERC awards available to Undergraduate, Graduate and Postdoctoral students. Below are the details of the visit: When: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 Where: Room 218 Wallace Bldg. Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (includes presentation and questions from attendees) RSVP: Students must register to attend given the limited space available https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235771da… Kindly circulate this valuable information to students who may find this information of relevance. Thank you Rowena ________________________________________________ Rowena Krentz | Awards Officer | Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba | Rm 500 University Centre Winnipeg, MB Canada | R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-9836 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies Effective September 1, 2013, the university will only use your UofM email account for all communications, including messages from your professors, department, advisors and administrative offices.

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (August 5 - 18)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 05 Aug '15

05 Aug '15

August 5 - 18 FGS External Graduate Award Activation Form Please use the FGS External Graduate Award Activation form to activate the payment of external awards, such as Research Studentships if you have not done so yet. Please note you must be registered in Fall and have no holds on your account for the RM studentships to be activated. Download PDF Form » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/external_graduate_awar… ) Research Field(s): n/a Deadline: n/a http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Register for Classes Fall and winter term registration in Aurora is unavailable from 8:30 am to 9:00 am; unused reserved spaces in fall and winter term courses are released at 9:00 am. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1N8163I ) Available Now! BISON FOOTBALL PRESEASON GAME AUGUST 22 VS. GUELPH GRYPHONS The Bison football team is back on the grid iron for preseason action on Saturday, August 22 when they take on the University of Guelph Gryphons. Kick-off is at 1pm at Investors Group Field. Students have free access for all regular season home games but for football stadium access you must pick up a Bison Sports barcode sticker that will be available at various locations beginning August 17. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1IW4DVd ) Visit gobisons.ca For More Information August 2015 Issue of the Gradzette Don't forget! You can get your research featured! Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1IKrdhq ) 2017 Canada Summer Games now Recruiting Top Leadership Be an integral part of our provincial legacy while showcasing your leadership skills and enhancing your professional network. We’re recruiting 150 volunteers to start planning the 50th anniversary of our country’s largest multi-sport event! Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1MKnNxJ ) September 15, 2015 Fulbright Canada Programs for Canadian Scholars and Students The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian students to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Read more » ( http://bit.ly/1V84Doi ) Competition for Canadian scholars is now open, and closes November 15, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships/Fellowships - Managing Your Application August 17, 2015 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1egwCjM ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS MITACS STEP - Practice Your Presentation Skills I August 25, 2015 | 9:00 - 5:00 PM Read more/Register » ( http://bit.ly/1JvpB7u ) FORT GARRY CAMPUS http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html August 7 Unused reserved spaces in Fall 2015 & Winter 2016 courses are released at 9:00 am (regular registration restrictions still apply). Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/access/641.html ) August 10 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline for July/August Day courses. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) August 14 Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline for August Day courses. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies https://twitter.com/umgradstudies http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca

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