Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award

Application deadline: Friday, May 31, 2019

Background: The fund was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his laboratory partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always excel. His insistence to always try better has had a permanent effect on his lab mates and peers. Nick led by example and taught that detailed preparation and execution of experiments ensured reliable results.

Purpose: The purpose of this fund shall be to recognize a young investigator(s) (specifically in the neuroscience area) by providing an annual award(s) to support travel costs associated with the applicant’s attendance at an upcoming national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation. This year, the value of the award may range from $600 to $1000.

Eligibility: At the time of application the following conditions are required:

· Students must be registered as a full-time graduate student in the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.

· The area of research being presented at the conference must relate to the field of neuroscience.

· A student admitted under the “Provisional Status” may not receive the award during the provisional period.

· Amount of award(s) may vary each year.

· Students must be giving a poster or oral presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting (national/international).

· Students who have received this award previously should not apply.

Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the following information *If your application is not complete, it will not be considered:

· Introductory letter describing meeting, location and date

· Copy of abstract

· Curriculum vitae

· Current GPA, transcripts not needed

· Proposed budget of travel costs

· Submit your completed application materials to:

Paul Fernyhough Director – Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research R4046 – 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6

Email: pfernyhough@sbrc.ca

How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Request for reimbursement must be done within 2 weeks following travel otherwise eligibility may be voided. (contact: Kelly Jorundson kjorund@sbrc.ca)

Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA

Email: mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca kjorund@sbrc.ca Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092

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