Dear Faculty and Staff,

We are pleased to announce important updates to GETS (Graduate Enhancement of Tri-Agency Stipends) effective April 1, 2025. Key changes are as follows:

Increased grant annual maximums. GETS will match up to $12,500 per eligible grant per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
Increased student funding:

Master’s students – maximum $10,000 per year, program maximum $20,000.
Doctoral students – maximum $12,500 per year, program maximum $50,000.

Specified funding start dates and application deadlines. GETS funding start dates will coincide with the start of term; specifically,

May 1; application deadline June 30
September 1; application deadline October 31
January 1; application deadline February 28

Changes to approved GETS. Following the approval of a GETS application, investigators may request one funding change per fiscal year (excluding terminations). GETS requires a minimum of two weeks' notice for changes to be processed.

We strongly encourage PIs to continue GETS support when students receive additional scholarships to reward their accomplishments.

Reduced required documentation. The FAST report upload is no longer required.

Existing GETS extending past April 1, 2025 are eligible for the increases mentioned above. If investigators would like to request an increase to GETS currently being paid to students, please reach out to GETS@umanitoba.ca no later than April 15, 2025. Please note that a new SFB form with the change in amount effective April 1, 2025 will be required.

New GETS applications for 2025-26 will follow the new program guidelines and a new online application form will be in place effective April 1^st, 2025.Please refer to the revised GETS Program Guidelines for complete details before submitting a GETS application or a request for change in amount.

If you have any questions, please reach out to GETS@umanitoba.ca with any questions.

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