FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 15, 2025
[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/ ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students
Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlineshttp://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid
If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards@umanitoba.camailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca and we will be happy to assist via email. Your patience is appreciated, and please rest assured that your email will receive a response as soon as possible based on priorities and time-sensitivity.
CAROLYNNE BOIVIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FAMILY OR GENDER-BASED VIOLENCEhttps://umanitoba.ca/resolve/scholarship (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 SCHOLARSHIPhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3663&letter=M (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 applicationhttps://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-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 SCHOLARSHIPhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2527&letter=M (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 applicationhttps://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-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
MAHATMA GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN RIGHTShttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3678&letter=G 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 SCIENCEShttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3012&letter=S 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 FELLOWSHIPhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2383&letter=E Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $15,000 · 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
SHEU L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCHhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3148&letter=L (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) SCHOLARSHIPhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3042&letter= 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 RESEARCHhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3643&letter=B 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 AWARDhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3123&letter=O 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 AWARDhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3083&letter=U $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.camailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline Deadline: February 28, 2025
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZEhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3722&letter=U $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.camailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline Deadline: February 28, 2025
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDALhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3094&letter=G (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.camailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline Deadline: March 28, 2025 More Infohttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3094&letter=G
Other Opportunities
POSTDOCTORAL DIVERSITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMhttps://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/diversity-in-science/postdoctoral-enrichment-program/ Provides $60,000 over three years – For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): provides $60,000 over three years to support the career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows in a degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to helping them advance to stellar careers in biomedical or medical research Details: For underrepresented minority Postdoctoral Fellows Deadline: January 21, 2025 by 3:00 pm ET
More Infohttps://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/diversity-in-science/postdoctoral-enrichment-program/
MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONhttps://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/umanitoba 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
More Infohttps://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/umanitoba
FRANCE CANADA CULTURE HIGH LEVEL SCIENTIFIC FELLOWSHIPhttps://francecanadaculture.org/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
More Infohttps://francecanadaculture.org/high-level-scientific-fellowship/
CHINA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – RESEARCH AFFILIATE PROGRAMhttps://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=2264723 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
More Infohttps://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=2264723
CWRA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMhttps://cwra.org/awards/scholarships/ 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
More Infohttps://cwra.org/awards/scholarships/
MARGARET MEAGHER FELLOWSHIP – RESEARCH AFFILIATE PROGRAMhttps://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=2258210 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
More Infohttps://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=2258210
TANAKA FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT PROMISING JUNIOR JAPANESE STUDIES SCHOLARShttps://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/ 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
More Infohttps://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/
IONE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMhttps://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here 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 webinarshttps://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/webinars. Contact: Please reach out to ione-research@umn.edumailto:ione-research@umn.edu with any questions.
More Infohttps://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here
MAPLE LEAF CENTRE FOR FOOD SECURITY SCHOLARSHIPhttps://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/ (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
More Infohttps://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/
DR. GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARDhttps://iharf.ca/scholarship/ 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
More Infohttps://iharf.ca/scholarship/
THE 2025 CANADA-CHINA SCHOLARS’ EXCHANGE PROGRAM (CCSEP)https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/ccsep-peucc.aspx?lang=eng&utm_source=outlook&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=email-promo-ccsep-list&utm_campaign=gac-amc-organic-scholarships-cbie-24-25_125_en 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 CANADAhttps://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers 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
More Infohttps://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers
CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIPhttps://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-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
More Infohttps://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-scholarship
THE AGES FOUNDATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP & BURSARIEShttps://www.raresites.org/programs/research/scholarship-in-graduate-research 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 More Infohttps://www.raresites.org/programs/research/scholarship-in-graduate-research
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