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UMGF GPA calculation workshop
by Rebecca Tataryn 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Dear support staff and awards contacts, We are holding a two hour UMGF GPA calculation workshop for staff and faculty contacts. This workshop is being held to give participants the opportunity to review samples of weird/tricky transcripts that are being given UMGF consideration. Each attendee may submit a maximum of two samples for review. Please complete the GPA calculation for the transcript, then email the transcript(s), with your calculation included, to rowena.krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rowena.krentz@umanitoba.ca> by 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 12. A final calculation and review will be provided at the workshop. Transcripts with completed calculation MUST be emailed by March 12 in order to be considered. Workshop details: Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:00 – 11:00 am 319 Education Building Register at https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577457… Registration closes Thursday, March 12, at 4:00 pm. Space is limited to 25 registrants. We hope to see you there! - FGS Awards

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (March 4 - 10)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

March 4 - 10 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1, 2015 Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AIC) – Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship $3,000 to $5,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://www.aicfoundation.ca/projects ) Research Field(s): Agricultural business, Economics, Finance, Trade Deadline: April 8, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html 2014 T2202A Forms Are Available The T2202A form is required to support your Tuition, Education and Textbook Tax Credit claim. You can access your form online through Aurora. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/fees/951.html ) Q&A with a Grad Student Roughly 3,800 students are enrolled in the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Graduate Studies. They come from around the world to study here and UM Today is getting to know some of them on a more personal level. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/candid-qa-with-grad-student-alaide-vences-estudill… ) Q&A with grad student Alaide Vences Estudillo Indigenous Awareness Week We Are All Treaty People. But what are Treaties? Why are they still relevant? And how they will shape our future? Join us for Indigenous Awareness Week for a series of important discussions on Treaties, Traditional Knowledge and Elders. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/indigenous_connect/5590.html ) Begins: Monday, March 16 Visionary Conversations Are you Happy Now? The Pursuit of Happiness in the Modern Age. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionaryconvers… ) March 4, 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Robert B. Schultz Theatre ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE OPEN The new Active Living Centre has opened its doors to students, faculty, staff and the community. The building is opening in a phased approach, with users able to access to the 300 level and 400 levels [3rd and 4th floors] which houses the bulk of new cardio, resistance and free weight equipment, as well as a 200-metre indoor track. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-opens-february-25/ ) http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Working Well With Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies March 5, 2015 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c2f… ) Fort Garry Campus Resume or CV? How to Market Your Skills March 10, 2015 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d17… ) Fort Garry Campus Managing Your References With RefWorks (Social Sciences and Humanities) March 10, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577614… ) Fort Garry Campus Tips From REB Chairs on Getting Your Ethics Protocol Approved March 11, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577084… ) Fort Garry Campus Writing for Poster Presentations March 12, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577642… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) March 23 - 27 Registration begins for Summer 2015 classes Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/registration/3339.html ) April 3 Good Friday, 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 (Feb 25 - March 3)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Feb 25 - March 3 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1, 2015 Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AIC) – Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship $3,000 to $5,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://www.aicfoundation.ca/projects ) Research Field(s): Agricultural business, Economics, Finance, Trade Deadline: April 8, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Cheer on our bright minds at 3MT final competition The public and the University of Manitoba community are invited to cheer on our innovative graduate students as they compete for the First Place ($5,000), Second Place ($2,000) and People’s Choice ($1,000) awards. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/20771/ ) February 25, 2015 | St. John's College - Robert Schultz Theatre @ 7pm ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE OPEN The new Active Living Centre has opened its doors to students, faculty, staff and the community. The building is opening in a phased approach, with users able to access to the 300 level and 400 levels [3rd and 4th floors] which houses the bulk of new cardio, resistance and free weight equipment, as well as a 200-metre indoor track. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/active-living-centre-opens-february-25/ ) Computational / Mathematical Finance Workshop This workshop is organized under the new IRCI (Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Initiative) program of Faculty of Science. Presentations at this workshop will project many exciting finance and finance related research works done by professors from various Faculties. Read more » ( http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~cdcecf15 ) Workshop: Feb. 25, 2015 Winter 2015 Exam Locations Exam locations have been added to the Winter 2015 Schedule of Final Exams. Don’t forget, you must remain available until all exams and test obligations are complete! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) Visionary Conversations Are you Happy Now? The Pursuit of Happiness in the Modern Age. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionaryconvers… ) March 4, 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Robert B. Schultz Theatre http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Understanding and Navigating the Path of Research Using Animals February 26, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577670… ) Fort Garry Campus Luck Isn’t Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities February 27, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c94… ) Fort Garry Campus Intercultural Communication March 3, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577d8e… ) Bannatyne Campus Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact March 4, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577ea8… ) Fort Garry Campus Working Well With Relationship Challenges in Graduate Studies March 5, 2015 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c2f… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html February 25 Three Minute Thesis Final Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/finalists.html ) Wednesday, February 25, 2015 March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) March 23 - 27 Registration begins for Summer 2015 classes 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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Re: UMGF eligibility
by Rowena Krentz 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Hello everyone, Please be advised that the eligibility table in the UMGF Guidelines and Award Holder's Guide is based on the start date of the award. Therefore, for the 2015-2016 UMGF competition, students who started their Master's program in January 2014 or earlier are NOT eligible and students who started their Ph.D. program in January 2012 or earlier are NOT eligible. These are consistent with the regulations which stipulates that students may only receive UMGF funding in the first two years of their Master's program and in the first four years of their Ph.D. program. If awarded, students who are already in their program are strongly encouraged to start their UMGF on the anniversary date of their admission term. If you need further clarification, 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 (February 18 - 24)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 18 Feb '15

18 Feb '15

February 18 - 24 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: March 1, 2015 2015 Community Engagement Fellowship Program Stipend of $2,000/month - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://ic-impacts.com/engagenorth/ ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: March 6, 2015 ROMA ZENOVEA HAWIRKO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Amount TBD - For PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Microbiology; Faculties of Science or Agricultural and Food Sciences Deadline: April 3, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Cheer on our bright minds at 3MT final competition The public and the University of Manitoba community are invited to cheer on our innovative graduate students as they compete for the First Place ($5,000), Second Place ($2,000) and People’s Choice ($1,000) awards. Read more » ( http://news.umanitoba.ca/20771/ ) February 25, 2015 | St. John's College - Robert Schultz Theatre @ 7pm ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE TO OPEN FEBRUARY 25, 2015 On February 25, 2015, students will begin to enjoy the beauty and reap the benefits of the new world-class Active Living Centre. With the building opening in a phased approach, users will be given access to the 300 level and 400 levels [3rd and 4th floors] which house the bulk of new cardio, resistance and free weight equipment as well as a 200-metre indoor track. Don’t forget to activate your Recreation Services U of M Student Membership today! Make recreation and physical activity a regular part of your day! Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/activelivingcentre/ ) Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Fellowships The Alzheimer Society offers two Fellowships of $4,000 (each), which the Centre on Aging adjudicates on behalf of the Alzheimer Society. Awards and research fellowships are open to graduate students. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/centres/aging/students/588.html ) Designs Due: Feb. 24, 2015 Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition The Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition for graduate students is a great venue for students from across the health spectrum (Animal Science to zoologists... as broad as the CIHR mandate) to gain practice in presentation, receive feedback from experienced judges (awards of excellence are also available), and network with students from across the breadth of health research, both here and nationally. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days/ ) Application/Abstract Deadline: March 15, 2015 LIGHTS, CAMERA, SCIENCE ACTION! NSERC is inviting you to submit a 60-second video showcasing science and engineering on our campus for a chance to win one of 15 cash prizes of $3,000. Read more » ( http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ScienceAction/Index_eng.asp ) Application Deadline: March 20, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Working With Your Advisor February 19, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b96… ) Bannatyne Campus How to Write a Literature Review February 23, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577a65… ) Fort Garry Campus Copyright & Your Thesis February 24, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577584… ) Fort Garry Campus CIHR Grant Writing February 25, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577a2a… ) Fort Garry Campus Understanding and Navigating the Path of Research Using Animals February 26, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577670… ) Fort Garry Campus Luck Isn’t Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities February 27, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c94… ) Fort Garry Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html February 25 Three Minute Thesis Final Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/finalists.html ) Wednesday, February 25, 2015 March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) 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 (February 11 - 17)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

February 11 - 17 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: March 1, 2015 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL Medal - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html Three Minute Thesis Heats! Come cheer on our innovative graduate students at they explain - IN THREE MINUTES OR LESS - their research. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/schedule.html ) Heats: February 11 & 12 The University’s Strategic Plan: what’s in it for you? Developed with the input of over 1,200 students, faculty, staff and alumni, Taking Our Place: The University of Manitoba Strategic Plan 2015 – 2020, offers you details on the goals and priorities the University has set out to achieve over the next five years. Browse the highlights of the Plan or download the complete document. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/president/index.html ) T-shirt Design Contest! The Graduate Association of Students of Psychology (GASP) wants your original, psychology-related design on our t-shirts! The top designer will also receive a $20 gift certificate. Read more » ( http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~gasp/tshirt.html ) Designs Due: Feb. 24, 2015 LIGHTS, CAMERA, SCIENCE ACTION! NSERC is inviting you to submit a 60-second video showcasing science and engineering on our campus for a chance to win one of 15 cash prizes of $3,000. Read more » ( http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ScienceAction/Index_eng.asp ) Contest closes: February 27, 2015 at 5 p.m. (EST). Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition The Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition for graduate students is a great venue for students from across the health spectrum (Animal Science to zoologists... as broad as the CIHR mandate) to gain practice in presentation, receive feedback from experienced judges (awards of excellence are also available), and network with students from across the breadth of health research, both here and nationally. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days/ ) Application/Abstract Deadline: March 15, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Managing Your References With RefWorks February 12, 2015 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577162… ) Fort Garry Campus Citing, Referencing and Paraphrasing February 18, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b80… ) Bannatyne Campus Working With Your Advisor February 19, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b96… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html February 16 Louis Riel Day, University Closed February 16 - 20 Mid-Term Break for most faculties and schools. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=2/17/2015&todate=2/17/20… ) March 19 Voluntary Withdrawl (VW) Deadline Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/19/2015&todate=3/19/20… ) 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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Revised UMGF Allocation
by Dean of Graduate Studies 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] Department Heads, Grad Chairs & Award Contacts: Revised 2015/2016 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Quotas Please find attached a revised spread sheet for 2015-16 UMGF Quotas. Please delete the spreadsheet dated February 9, 2015. We apologize for this revision. Some miscommunication resulted in a few units being assigned to the wrong faculty or being combined with another unit’s quota. Please feel free to contact Rowena Krentz, Awards Officer at Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rowena.Krentz@umanitoba.ca> or 474-9836 if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, j ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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2015-2016 UMGF Allocation
by Dean of Graduate Studies 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] Department Heads, Grad Chairs & Award Contacts, 2015/2016 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Quotas Attached are the preliminary UMGF quotas for the 2015-2016 academic year and the form to be used to recommend UMGF recipients. A number of comments are warranted. 1. Quotas this year incorporate a factor that accounts for a unit’s proportion of the total population of graduate students that are beyond their expected time-to-completion. A relatively small weight (0.05 or 5%) was assigned to this factor. It is anticipated that this factor will increase in future allocations. The small weight assigned to this factor this year has a near negligible impact on this year’s quotas. However, as this factor increases in subsequent years, units that have a relatively small number of students beyond the expected time-to-completion will receive additional UMGF funds. 2. Some units have a negative budget available, which indicates the unit has historically awarded more funds than its current entitlement. 3. Unit quotas that are less than .5 will not be permitted to offer a UMGF at this point in time. Please note that these allocations may change as a result of funds freed up after the Tricouncil announces their results. 4. Faculty quotas have been rounded up. 5. In many cases, it may be more practical for units to coordinate their awards at the Budget Faculty level; this is especially true for a Faculty with many units, of which some will not receive an award unless they accumulate their fractions of an award to yield a full award. Therefore, coordination at the Faculty level is encouraged for some Faculties and will be handled on a case-by-case basis by FGS. 6. Units should be cognizant that allocating a Ph.D. award typically commits funds for twice as long as a Master’s level award. Updated allocations will be distributed in the spring, after the Tricouncil announce their results. Units that do not have funds to make award offers now may have enough funds after the Tricouncil awards are announced. Please note that the MGS offers have already been included in the UMGF allocations, and therefore upgrades of UMGFs to MGSs will not impact quotas. How to use your quota: Offers may be made immediately using the attached recommendation form. Please keep in mind that a PhD level award has a commitment of up to 4 years and a Master’s level award has a commitment of up to 2 years. Please note that the Faculty of Graduate Studies will send out award notices to all recommended recipients after confirming eligibility. Please note that recommendations should be made prior to the end of September. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to use your allocation for the 2015-2016 academic year so that we or your Budget Faculty can redistribute the funds. Also attached is a revised UMGF Unit Guidelines. Some revisions have been made to the Eligibility Criteria on page 3 and Unit-Based UMGF Budget Allocations on page 5. The Guidelines, Award Holder’s Guide and the Recommendation Form will be available at http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm Please feel free to contact Rowena Krentz, Awards Officer at Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rowena.Krentz@umanitoba.ca> or 474-9836 if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. j ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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Graduate Student Travel Award
by Dean of Graduate Studies 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] Awards Contacts, Graduate Chairs, Department Heads, & Deans, The opportunity for a graduate student to attend a conference, present a paper, and engage with his/her colleagues and peers is deeply enriching and an important part of providing an excellent student experience in keeping with the University’s updated Strategic Plan. In 2010 the process of handling graduate student travel awards was changed from a competition held three times a year to an on-the-fly process. While the timeline for handling applications has been streamlined, the ongoing paper- and reimbursement-based process is time consuming. To this end I am pleased to announce that the application process for Travel Awards will become predominantly electronic and will no longer be reimbursement based, but rather an award given directly to the student: $750 for a North American conference and $1000 for an international conference. Effective 1 April 2015 a new web-based application form will be in place. Students will be able to electronically append the following (required) documents to their application: * confirmation that the paper / poster has been accepted by the conference organizers; * a one page abstract of paper / poster being presented; and * a document signed by the department head confirming the significance of the travel to the student’s current program. Students are eligible to apply any time before the conference and up to one month after the conference end date. Applications will not be accepted beyond one month after the last date of the conference. The following information will no longer be required as part of a complete application package: * Transcripts (FGS will download and print them from Apply Yourself); and * a $100 contribution from the applicant’s Department/Unit/Faculty/Advisor. Successful applicants will be required to submit proof of presentation/attendance and a copy of boarding pass/hotel receipt upon return in order to claim the award. The award ($750 for a North American conference and $1000 for an international conference) will be paid out in full to the student; Travel Claim Forms and journal entries to FOPs will no longer be used to disburse the award. Visa expenses to attend a conference will no longer be covered. This email is a “heads up” regarding the changes to the graduate student travel award approved by the Senate Committee on Awards and Senate itself. Students will be notified via the Graduate Student Weekly newsletter over the next few weeks. Students who have already submitted an application for conferences after 1 April 2015 using the old form will be notified individually regarding the changes. Your comments and concerns are always welcome. j ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (February 4 - 10)
by University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

February 4 - 10 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,000 to $4,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: March 1, 2015 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL Medal - For Master's & PhD Students Read more » ( http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… ) Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: April 1, 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html DECOLONIZING THE UNIVERSITY: WHAT CAN WE DO? We all have a role to play. Join us Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2:30pm in Senate Chambers for this interactive workshop that will engage, inform and equip you with the tools to make change. Indigenous leaders from across the country will be here to share their understanding and approaches to decolonizing the University. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/admin/indigenous_connect/5599.html ) Thursday, February 5, 2015 Psychology Month Interdisciplinary Colloquium Ever wonder what happens to your identity when you enter the prison system? Or how early childhood experiences shape pro-environmental attitudes in later life? Find out the answers while you enjoy some wine and cheese! Read more » ( http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~gasp/upcoming.html ) Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 Three Minute Thesis Heats! Come cheer on our innovative graduate students at they explain - IN THREE MINUTES OR LESS - their research. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/schedule.html ) Heats: February 10, 11 & 12 Dr. Dexter Harvey Award in Primary Prevention This award was established to promote excellence in research and scholarly activity in the area of primary prevention. One annual award with a value in the amount of $5,000. Read more » ( http://www.heartandstroke.mb.ca/site/c.lgLSIVOyGpF/b.6366699/k.A51A/Primary… ) Deadline: February 25, 2015 The April 2015 Schedule of Final Exams is now available! Dates and times are final, so now is a good time to check for conflicts. Don’t forget, you must remain available until all exams and test obligations are complete. Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html ) April 2015 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/ Managing Your References With RefWorks February 10, 2015 | Various Times Read more/Register » ( http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html ) Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus Tips for a Successful Awards Application February 11, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577cab… ) Bannatyne Campus Managing Your References With RefWorks February 12, 2015 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577162… ) Fort Garry Campus Citing, Referencing and Paraphrasing February 18, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Read more/Register » ( https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b80… ) Bannatyne Campus http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html February 4 February Graduation Read more » ( http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/convocation/2409.html ) Deadline: February 4 February 16 Louis Riel Day, University Closed February 16 - 20 Mid-Term Break for most faculties and schools. Read more » ( http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=2/17/2015&todate=2/17/20… ) 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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