January 2026 - CHS-alumni - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Call for Applications: Governor General's Gold Medal - Due March 16
by Grad Program Awards 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

To: graduate students, alumni, and faculty members Hello, The Governor General's Gold Medal award is open for applications. Please view attached the nomination form and the terms of reference. If you are interested in this award, please verify your eligibility on the terms of reference and submit your application by March 16 to CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca>. Your application package must be a single PDF file, and you must name it "CCGH - Last Name". You don't need a support letter from the Dean at this time. Our college only issues the Dean's letter to applicants that we select to nominate. If your advisor is writing a support letter, please ask your advisor to send it directly to CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca>. The subject of the email should be "Gold Medal - Applicant's Last Name". If your advisor cannot write a letter for you, and you require a graduate chair's letter, please write a draft to address what's required from this letter on the nomination check list. Write the letter as if you are the graduate chair, that is, write from the graduate chair's perspective. Please send a Word document of your draft to CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca> by the deadline above. Our college will edit and attach your draft to your application package if we nominate you. To create your unofficial UM transcript, please visit this web page for instructions. https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/transcripts#unofficial-transcripts If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. The terms of reference can also be found online via the link below. http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… Regards, CCGHAwards

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Call for Applications: Distinguished Dissertation Award - Due February 13
by Grad Program Awards 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

To: graduate students, alumni, and faculty members Hello, The Distinguished Dissertation Award is open for applications. Please view attached the nomination form and the terms of reference. If you are interested in this award, please verify your eligibility on the terms of reference and submit your application by February 13 to CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca>. Your application package must be a single PDF file, and you must name it "CCGH - Last Name". You don't need a support letter from the Dean at this time. Our college only issues the Dean's letter to applicants that we select to nominate. As for the graduate chair's letter, please write a draft to address what's required from this letter on the nomination check list. Write the letter as if you are the graduate chair, that is, write from the graduate chair's perspective. Please send a Word document of your draft to CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca> by the deadline above. Our college will edit and attach your draft to your application package if we nominate you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. The terms of reference can also be found online via the link below. http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… Regards, CCGHAwards

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Call for Applications: Distinguished Master's Thesis Prize - Due February 13
by Grad Program Awards 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '26

To: graduate students, alumni, and faculty members Hello, The Distinguished Master's Thesis Prize is open for applications. Please view attached the nomination form and the terms of reference. If you are interested in this award, please verify your eligibility on the terms of reference and submit your application by February 13 to CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca>. Your application package must be a single PDF file, and you must name it "CCGH - Last Name". You don't need a support letter from the Dean at this time. Our college only issues the Dean's letter to applicants that we select to nominate. As for the graduate chair's letter, please write a draft to address what's required from this letter on the nomination check list. Write the letter as if you are the graduate chair, that is, write from the graduate chair's perspective. Please send a Word document of your draft to CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca> by the deadline above. Our college will edit and attach your draft to your application package if we nominate you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. The terms of reference can also be found online via the link below. http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow… Regards, CCGHAwards

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FW: FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 14, 2026
by Felix Hoang 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

Hello CCGH graduate students and recent graduates, In February or March, there might be internal competitions coming from CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca> for the following awards. * Distinguished Dissertation Award * Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize * Governor General’s Gold Medal Please feel free to view their terms of reference below and prepare your applications ahead of time if you are interested and eligible. If you don’t see an internal call for applications from CCGH.GradAwards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:CCGH.GradAwards@umanitoba.ca> in February/March, please follow up with me if you’re interested in these awards. There are also other awards in the email below that you may be eligible for. Regards, Felix From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: January 14, 2026 8:00 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 14, 2026 [Image removed by sender. University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://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(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto: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. CIHR – STRATEGIC MASTER’S AWARD<https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?all=1&maste…> Scholarships valued at $27,000 · For Full-Time Master's students Research Field(s): Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences; Sex and Gender in Health; First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Health Details: The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to students who are enrolled in or have applied to an eligible master’s program in Canada that is relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these students to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs Deadline: January 14, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NATIVE NORTHWEST RECONCILIATION SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $2,000 – For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies Details: The purpose of the award is to reward the academic achievements of graduate students pursuing research in the area of Truth and Reconciliation in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba Deadline Extended: January 19, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JACQUELYNN GARCIA SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN NUTRACEUTICALS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued up to $2,500.00 · For Master’s Students in their first or second year of a Master’s program Research Fields(s): Unrestricted Details: Open to students who are conducting or have proposed to conduct research in the area of nutraceuticals. Preference will be given to a student who is proposing research in the area of nutraceuticals and their effects on cancer. Deadline: January 28, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – STANDARD PROGRAM<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/japan-society-promotio…> For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST. More Info<https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html> NSERC JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – SHORT-TERM PROGRAM<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/japan-society-promotio…> For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST. More Info<https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html> MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (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<https://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-application/>, non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Deadline: February 2, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (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<https://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-application/>, non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Deadline: February 2, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $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 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $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 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (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 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS) RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Scholarship valued at $30,000 available with a training budget of $2,500/year to a maximum of $5,000. Research Field(s): Joint programs with a professional degree (including professional programs such as master’s/RN) as well as clinically oriented programs of study are eligible, if they have a significant research component Details: Open to Canadian or Permanent Resident students who are Black or Indigenous and are enrolled or have applied to a graduate program, officially starting (or will be ongoing) a the funding start date of Sept. 1, 2026 Informal Webinar: January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm EST – Registration is mandatory<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=t7FBp6bkFkeSY-2wyhr-W-Y…> TANAKA 2026 FUND RESEARCH AWARD<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Annual Award value $60,000 – Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available – For Masters and PhD students Research Field(s): Japanese Studies which includes the study of Language, Culture, Literature, Politics, History, Religion, Economics, Philosophy, Film, Arts, and Science Details: For Masters and PhD level students with a maximum duration of three months in Japan Deadline: January 30, 2026 More Info<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/> DR. GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD<https://iharf.ca/scholarship/> (1) Scholarship $2,000 – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Agriculture Details: Successful candidate will be invited to present their research project at the Indian Head Crop Management field day held on July 3rd. Contact: info(a)iharf.ca<mailto:info@iharf.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2026 More Info<https://iharf.ca/scholarship/> SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRANTS FOR WOMEN<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women> Award valued at $8,500 – For Masters or PhD students Research Fields(s): Women enrolled in a graduate program Details: Open to women who are Masters or PhD students Contact: For further information, please email grantsforwomen(a)soroptimistfoundation.ca<mailto:grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women> D.G. & V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCTIC RESEARCH<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> Master's scholarship valued at $5,000 and Doctoral valued at $10,000 Research Field(s): either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS; or who have at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee Details: Open to Full-Time Masters and PhD students enrolled in their final year Deadline: February 6, 2023 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and 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: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD) Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca> Deadline: March 2, 2026 More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> THE DRAKE LAW FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship> Scholarship is valued at $5,000 CAD (one award available) – For Canadian citizens and permanent residents Research Field(s): Academic excellence, commitment to a career in law (preference for those interested in family law), and extracurricular/leadership involvement. Details: Open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who will be entering their first year (1L) of a J.D. program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026 Scholarship Overview: https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship How to Apply: https://www.drakelaw.ca/scholarship-how-to-apply Deadline: June 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship> Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…> [Image removed by sender. Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Image removed by sender. Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Image removed by sender. Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>

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