Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards

Announcements for the week ending: 17 October 2008

Upcoming Award and Scholarship Deadlines

Title of Award or Scholarship

Application Deadline or Date of Event

Research Area

Study Level (M=Master, D=Doctoral)

Value

TRUDEAU FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

November 17

Human Rights & Soc Justice, Resp Citizenship, Canada and the World, Humans & the Natural Environment

$40,000 per year, for up to four years plus an additional $20,000 per year for research-related travel and participation in events of the Foundation.

SPORT INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE

November 21

physical education, physiology, psychology

M, D

over $10,000 in cash and prizes

Oops! Where Did all the Safe Food Go?

A perspective on the current listeriosis crisis and deficiencies in the Canadian food safety system will be discussed. We can have safe food on our plates more dependably, but we need to tackle the problems wisely. Easy, cosmetic fixes (inspection enhancement) are politically expedient, with uncertain benefits. Canada can have the safest food in the world if it wants. Come find out how it is possible.

FREE ADMISSION . FREE PARKING . EVERYONE WELCOME

Tuesday October 21, 2008
7:00 pm Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre St. John’s College Fort Garry Campus
For more info: 474-9020
http://umanitoba.ca/research

Invitation for Grad Students in Social Sciences and Humanities to participate in research!

10 men and 10 women will have the opportunity to discuss their use of support networks like friends, family, peers, and instructors as mentors and inspirations on their career path. Issues related to mentoring, practical, economic, social and emotional support needs and resources will be discussed. Barriers and challenges in accessing needed support will be explored. If you are a graduate student in social sciences or humanities, you are welcome to join a focus group to discuss these issues, share your opinions, and contribute to knowledge building through this research project.
Focus groups will be audio taped and facilitated by two researchers (Dr. Marlene Pomrenke & Carolyn Peters, PhD (cand.).
Participants will receive $15 and a free lunch.
Location: University Centre 4th floor.
Contact the researcher to register: Marlene Pomrenke at 474-8594 or e-mail: pomrenke@cc.umanitoba.ca

Dates:

Friday November 14, 12 noon – 1:30 Women’s focus group
Friday November 21, 12 noon – 1:30 Men’s focus group
This research is approved by the Research Ethics Board for Sociology and Psychology and is partially funded by the Faculty of Social Work Endowment Fund.

Canada Graduate Scholarship Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-FSS)

Canada Graduate Scholarship Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-FSS)

As announced by the Government of Canada in Budget 2008, the federal granting agencies will be administering the Canada Graduate Scholarships Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-FSS).
The program will be administered by Canada's federal granting agencies - SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR. A total of 250 CGS-FSS awards will be available and divided among the three granting agencies.

Objectives:
The CGS-FSS program will support high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions outside of Canada. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-FSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian universities and affiliated research institutions and universities, or other research institutions outside of Canada.

Value and Duration of Supplements:
The value of the CGS-FSS is up to $6,000, based on the information and budget justification provided in the application. A defined research study period would normally be four to six months.

Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for the CGS-FSS program, applicants must:
-be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;
-be registered at an eligible Canadian institution at the time of application; and
-hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship at the Master's or Doctoral level or a Vanier CGS

Successful applicants must maintain full-time graduate research studies, and an active CGS or Vanier CGS during the course of their CGS-FSS supplement funded activities in order to remain eligible. Eligible applicants can only take up one CGS-FSS while they hold an active CGS or Vanier CGS and must do so within one year of receiving the appropriate notification of award letter.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies internal deadline is November 17, 2008. Complete application forms should be submitted to:

Marcia Labiuk
Awards Officer
Faculty of Graduate Studies
500 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
R3T 2N2

Please note that you must apply using the appropriate agency application form. Incomplete applications will automatically be considered ineligible.

Please see the following link for information on how to apply for the SSHRC CGS Foreign Study Supplement
http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/program_descriptions/fellowships/cgs_foreign_study_e.asp

Please see the following link for information on how to apply for the NSERC CGS Foreign Study Supplement
http://www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=fss

Please search in CIHR's current funding opportunities for information on how to apply for the *CIHR CGS Foreign Study Supplement*
http://www.cihr.ca/e/780.html

International Graduate Scholarships - 2008 Competition

2008 Competition for Commonwealth Scholarship Plan

Applications for Canadians to study, under the Commonwealth Scholarship Plan, are currently being accepted for the following countries. Deadlines are as follows:

United Kingdom: December 1, 2008 (http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/csp/CWCAD1-en.html )

New Zealand: December 15, 2008 ( http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/csp/CWCadNZL-en.html )

2008 Competition for Foreign Government Awards Program

Applications for Canadians to study, under the Foreign Government Awards Program, are currently being accepted for the following countries. Deadlines are as follows:

Mexico: October 31, 2008 (http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/fga/FGAMEX-en.html )

France: December 15, 2008 ( http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/fga/FGAFRA-en.html )

Further information is available at www.scholarships.gc.ca.

NINE CIRCLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

NINE CIRCLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Requires a Part-time Research & Evaluation Coordinator
CUPE- $22.137 to 28.934 per hour
Permanent Position
(.8 EFT)

The Research and Evaluation Coordinator is part of the Administrative Team and operates as a component of the Nine Circles Community Health Centre integrated model of service delivery and is committed to:

Uphold the Mission, Values and Guiding Principles of Nine Circles
Provide effective and accessible direct client services to Nine Circles target populations.
Deliver flexible and responsive programming.
Challenge systems to demand social justice.
Address all issues in a manner that encourages honest communication, equality, inclusion and respect.

Position Summary:

Work with the Management Team and program staff to design and implement data collection tools for Nine Circles programs evaluation/reporting and to implement corresponding technology to strengthen program evaluation/reporting.
Support the Program Coordinators to design standards-based indicators of success and implement data collection tools for program and volunteer evaluation in all Nine Circles programs.
Support the Clinical Team in expanding the program’s use of existing technology for data collection and program evaluation.
Support the Management Team in the provision of supervisory support for research and special projects;
Identify opportunities to increase Nine Circles capacity to participate in HIV/AIDS research.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience working with quantitative and qualitative data, doing research and evaluation, and working in the health care system. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Experience in researching, analyzing and disseminating data;
Knowledge in basic statistics and research methods;
Knowledge of the principals of community based research and program evaluation;
Experience in facilitation of peer focus groups and peer participation programming;
Knowledge of issues of sexual health, blood-borne infections (HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C) and related risk activities in particular MSM, IDU and TSW;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to write and edit documents, and information sheets;
Ability to design and use data collecting instruments and experience in statistical software and/or MS Access;
Possess basic data base skills;

Please forward a resume (including 3 references and salary expectations) along with a letter of application to:

pscott@ninecircles.ca or:
Hiring Committee:
Research and Evaluation Program
Nine Circles Community Health Centre
705 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3G 0X2

Application Deadline: 4:00 PM, Friday, October 24th NO FAXES PLEASE

Nine Circles thanks all applicants but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nine Circles Community Health Centre encourages applications from qualified First Nations and Metis persons as well as qualified gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and two-spirited persons.