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CAROLYNNE
BOIVIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FAMILY OR GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
(2) Scholarships valued at $5,000 each · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Area of family or gender-based violence.
Details: Preference to a student who has self-declared as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit form Canada, and second preference to a student who is conducting Indigenous-focused research.
Deadline: January 24, 2025
MACKENZIE
KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP
(1) $13,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada
Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who hold a Canadian university degree of any level in any discipline.
Details: All required materials including application,
non-UM certified University transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: February 3, 2025
MACKENZIE
KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
(4) $15,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada
Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who engage in study in the United States or United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations.
Details: All required materials including application,
non-UM certified University transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: February 3, 2025
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MAHATMA
GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN RIGHTS
Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $10,800 · For full-time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Currently undertaking research with a focus in human rights, social justice, or peace and conflict studies
Details: Preference to students working in collaboration with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Deadline: February 5, 2025
PAWAN
K. SINGAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES
Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $15,400 · For full-time Master’s & PhD students
Research Field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the UM delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine and affiliated with the St. Boniface Hospital Research’s Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
Details: Have completed one regular session or two terms, cumulative GPA of 3.50 in their program to date, and may not hold the award more than once
Deadline: February 5, 2025
G.
CLARENCE ELLIOTT FELLOWSHIP
Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $15,900 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Agricultural Economics, Architecture, Business Administration/Management, City Planning, Economics, Statistics.
Details: Have demonstrated their academic interest(s) and study focus, extra-curricular activities, and their interest in commitment to their community. Recipients will be presented with a certificate and recognized at an award event.
Deadline: February 12, 2025
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SHEU
L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH
(2) Scholarships valued at $3,000 each · For Full or Part-Time Master’s & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Candidates must be in College of Nursing Master’s (Oncology focus), College of Nursing Doctoral (Cancer Control) or Department of Psychology or Max Rady College of Medicine.
Details: Conducting or plan to conduct research consistent with the strategic priority areas set out in the National Strategy for Cancer Control; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and end of life care
Deadline: February 12, 2025
ABORIGINAL
ISSUES PRESS (AIP) SCHOLARSHIP
Award Value: Approximately $500 - $1,500
Research Field(s): Currently undertaking research with a focus on Indigenous issues
Details: Part-Time or Full-Time students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba, either in a Master’s or Ph.D. program
Deadline: February 15, 2025
BERKES
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Award Value: Approximately $12,000
Research Field(s): Currently pursuing studies in community-based research methods, including but not limited to community-based resource and environmental management, conservation, and planning
Details: Full-Time students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba, either in a Master’s or Ph.D. program
Deadline: February 15, 2025
OAKES-RIEWE
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES RESEARCH AWARD
Award Value: Minimum $500 to Maximum $5,000
Research Field(s): Conducting or proposing to conduct interdisciplinary environmental research (integration of physical, biological, and human processes) within an Indigenous context
Details: Part-Time or Full-Time students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba, either in a Master’s or Ph.D. program and be affiliated with any faculty
Deadline: February 15, 2025
UNIVERSITY
OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERATION AWARD
$3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students
Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences
Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2024 calendar year (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email
to graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Attention:
Allison Aubin prior to the deadline
Deadline: February 28, 2025
UNIVERSITY
OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE
$1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students
Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences
Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2024 calendar year (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to
graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Attention:
Allison Aubin prior to the deadline
Deadline: February 28, 2025
GOVERNOR
GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL
(1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student
Research Field(s): Unrestricted
Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate
in May 2025, who convocated in February 2025 or convocated in October 2024 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to
graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Attention:
Allison Aubin prior to the deadline
Deadline: March 28, 2025
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MCCALL
MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 one-time awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each
Details: Information session for those interested in mentorship, leadership skills development, and funding to start your next degree
Location: Room 409 Tier Building
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00 am
RSVP: https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/umanitoba
FRANCE
CANADA CULTURE HIGH LEVEL SCIENTIFIC FELLOWSHIP
Scholarship includes round-trip flight, 1,700 Euros/month and Health/Liability insurance - PhD students and Post-Docs
Research Field(s): Emerging technologies (AI, qantum, etc.), Health, (one health, public health policy, genomics, etc.), Ocean and Polar sciences (oceanography, biodiversity, marine ecology, etc.) and Energy ( renewable energy, net zero transition, sustainability,
etc.)
Details: PhD students or post-docs working in a Canadian university for a 2-month research mobility to France
Deadline: January 26, 2025 at 23:59 PST
CHINA
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – RESEARCH AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Position is a Full-Time post doctoral fellowship starting Sept. 2/25 between $98,299 to $128,799
Research Field(s): aims to deepen the Government of Canada's knowledge about China, and to foster the development of the next generation of policy-focused China experts who will be at the forefront in academia, government, civil society and business
in Canada.
Details: Full-time, 12-month position for Ph.D. holders
Deadline: January 31, 2025 at 23:59 PT
CWRA
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Variable scholarships, variable value
Research Field(s): Support and encourage students who are passionate about advancing knowledge and research in water resource management and environmental stewardship
Details: Full-Time students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba, either in a Master’s or Ph.D. program
Deadline: January 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST
MARGARET
MEAGHER FELLOWSHIP – RESEARCH AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Position is Part-Time doctoral fellowship; Fellow is expected to work a maximum of 25 hours per week and should be willing to commit for a period of up to 12 months for $55,567
Research Field(s): aims to deepen the Government of Canada’s knowledge about China, and to foster the development of the next generation of policy-focused China experts who will be at the forefront in academia, government, civil society and business
in Canada.
Details: Part-time, up to 12 months position for doctoral students
Deadline: January 31, 2025 at 23:59 PT
TANAKA
FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT PROMISING JUNIOR JAPANESE STUDIES SCHOLARS
Variable scholarships, variable value · For Master’s and PhD students
Research Field(s): Japanese Studies
Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are master’s or doctoral level students enrolled at a Canadian university and are conducting research related to Japan with methods in humanities and social sciences.
Deadline: January 31, 2025
IONE
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship salary commensurate with experience between $60,000-$68,500
Research Field(s): Must have either expertise or expressed interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability, relevant skills for at least one of the existing IonE projects and willingness to relocate to the Minneapolis/St. Paul
area or a statement of preference for remote work and willingness to regularly engage in person at IonE.
Details: PhD or PhD candidates who are interested in interdisciplinary academic research and community-engaged scholarship, with a focus on solutions-oriented research in sustainability, to support an equitable and just transition for all. PhD anticipated
in spring/summer 2025.
Deadline: February 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm U.S. CT
Webinars: Hosting multiple live calls for you to connect and ask questions at one or more of these
webinars.
Contact: Please reach out to ione-research@umn.edu with
any questions.
THE
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURE OFFICE IN CANADA
Funding opportunities available to University of Manitoba community that support research collaborations, study, or language classes
Details: Information session for Graduate students and researchers
Location: Webinar via Teams
Date and Time: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Deadline for Registration: Monday, February 10, 2025
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/wWFCm9taDD
MAPLE
LEAF CENTRE FOR FOOD SECURITY SCHOLARSHIP
(4) Scholarships valued at $15,000 each · For Master’s and Ph.D. students
Research Fields(s): Conducting research on determinants, impacts, and policy or program interventions addressing food insecurity in Canada
Details: Open to Master’s and Ph.D. students who are conducting research
Deadline: February 25, 2025
DR.
GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD
Scholarship $2,000 (1)
Research Field(s): A description of their current research project, why the candidate feels they are qualified to receive the award, and the relevance and potential impact of their project on the agriculture industry.
Details: Master’s and Ph.D. students in Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, or University of Alberta
Deadline: March 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT
THE
2025 CANADA-CHINA SCHOLARS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAM (CCSEP)
Scholarship covers tuition fees at a participating Chinese institution, a monthly stipend, accommodations, comprehensive medical insurance, travel
Research Field(s): Demonstrated interest in pursuing studies or research in the area of ‘China Studies’
Details: Undergraduates and Graduate students
Deadline: March 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT
THE
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA
Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black or Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students
Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Deadline: March 20, 2025, 4pm ET
CANADIAN
JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship is $3,000 - PhD students and Post-Docs
Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada
Details: Students studying at a Canadian university in Canada enrolled in a graduate degree program
Deadline: April 1, 2025
THE
AGES FOUNDATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP & BURSARIES
Variable awards, variable values with $15,000 awarded annually
Research Field(s): Research must be environment focused and should use
rare (Charitable Research Reserve) as a field site, case study or another form of partnership; Research or project must occur between May 2025 and April 2026
Details: For Graduate students enrolled in a Canadian or International Institution
Deadline: May 30, 2025
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