The MNN is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the NANCY HETTIE CLARK TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS.

In 1983, The University of Manitoba received $5,000 from the estate of Nancy Hettie Clark.  Unspent allocations from this fund have grown to allow creation of a capital fund, from which the annual interest will be used to create sustainable yearly trainee travel awards.  The travel awards will be given to successful candidates presenting a lecture or poster at an international or national neuroscience conference/workshop.  The goal is to enrich the neuroscience training experience and support opportunities to network within the wider neuroscience community.

Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for conferences taking place between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018.  There will normally be at least 2 awards of $700 each, annually.  The intent is for one award to go to a Ph.D. student and the other to a postdoctoral fellow, although awards in any trainee category can be made based on the quality and availability of applicants.

A complete application package consists of the following, sent by email to networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca by May 1:

· A graduate level academic transcript (students only)

· Current curriculum vitae (CV)

· Two-page (maximum) description of the research presented, the proposed conference and the type of presentation

· Support letter from the primary research advisor with: (a) a merit assessment of the candidate and project; and (b) confirmation that there is a commitment to cover all eligible travel expenses less the award value

Confirmation that the abstract is accepted and will be presented will also be required when it becomes available.  Awards may be combined with other travel awards up to but not exceeding the total cost of travel to the chosen conference/workshop.  Recipients must claim all eligible travel costs in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures of the University of Manitoba.

Eligible trainees are considered to be either Ph.D. students or postdoctoral fellows enrolled in or appointed at the University of Manitoba.  Student candidates must be enrolled as full-time Ph.D. students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, and have a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.5 or greater.  Postdoctoral fellow candidates must be within the first five years their doctoral degree and have full-time appointments at the University of Manitoba or an affiliated hospital or institute.  Research Associates are not eligible.  Candidates must demonstrate excellent research performance and potential in a neurosciences-related discipline.  Candidates must also demonstrate they will disseminate research results that reflect a high-quality contribution by The University of Manitoba.

We hope you find these new opportunities helpful and exciting.  If there are any questions, you may respond Dr. Chris Anderson at networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca or chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca.

Thank you.

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