Nick Shepel Student Travel Award (view online: http://www.sbrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nick-shepel-award-2013.pdf)

Competition deadline: May 10th, 2013

The fund was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his lab partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always do better. His insistence to always try better will have a permanent effect on his lab mates. 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 (graduate student within the Faculty of Medicine - University of Manitoba) by providing an annual award (valued at up to $1,000) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation.

Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be registered in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.

1. "Registered" includes being accepted by the major department of study, admitted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, or eligible to register in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

2. A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not receive the award during the provisional period.

3. Only one award will be given per competition (valued at up to $1,000).

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

Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the following:

1. Introductory letter describing meeting

2. Copy of abstract

3. Curriculum vitae

4. Current GPA, transcripts not needed

5. Proposed budget of travel costs

6. Submit your completed application materials to: Dr. Paul Fernyhough Director - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6

How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Only original receipts will be accepted. Copies may be accepted only where proof of submission to another agency is provided.

For more information, contact:

Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba

Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA

Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund@sbrc.ca OR kjorund@yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology