September 2014 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

NSERC Doctoral Deadline Changes
by Martha Blouw 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Please note the following deadline changes: **NSERC Doctoral Deadline** October 15, 2014 - Deadline to submit official transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies to be uploaded to the online application October 21, 2014 - FGS Internal Deadline to complete online application form

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, October 2-14
by Christy Doyle 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

Good Morning, On Thursday, October 2, 2014, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Iron Acquisition and Virulence in the Human Fungal Pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans" Presented by: Sanjay Saikia Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached. Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome! Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (September 24 - 30)
by Martha Blouw 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: September-24-14 8:33 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (September 24 - 30) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] September 24 - 30, 2014 [Upcoming Awards] Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Student Travel Award Up to $1,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<hhttp://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=3662&letter=P> Research Field(s): Parkinson’s Research Deadline: October 14, 2014 Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships Up to $60,000 per year for up to 4 years - For PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Human Rights & Social Justice, Responsible Citizenship, Canada in the World, Humans and the Natural Environment Deadline: October 31, 2014 Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship $8,000 to $13,000 - Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Agriculture Deadline: October 31, 2014 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html>[Awards FAQ]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] University of Manitoba developing a Master of Human Rights program The University of Manitoba is developing a new master’s degree program that will help Winnipeg take its place as the leading city for human rights education and scholarship in Canada. Graduate program would be only one of its kind in Canada. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/university-of-manitoba-developing-a-master-of-huma…> U of M Connections: Canadian Museum for Human Rights With a long-standing history of scholarship and research in this area, U of M faculty and staff have collaborated with the CMHR throughout its development. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/u-of-m-connections-canadian-museum-for-human-right…> Cleaning up our shoreline of the Red River — All are welcome to help The Watershed Systems Research Program (WSRP) is coordinating a shoreline cleanup, along the Red River around the University of Manitoba on September 26, 2014, and volunteers are welcome to join this rewarding activity. Think of it as Campus Beautification, The Aquatic Day. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/cleaning-up-our-shoreline-of-the-red-river-all-are…> Date: Friday, September 26, 2014 Let's do Lunch! Exciting changes are going on in the University Centre food court. While renovations are still underway, U of M Dining Services has set up temporary dining options, everything from food trucks on the Curry Place Pedway to grab-and-go dining options on campus. Read more »<http://campusdish.com/en-US/CA/Manitoba/Locations/> AVAILABLE: SEPTEMBER 2014 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy PATHS Equity for Children: The PATHS program of research aims at understanding what works to reduce inequity in children’s outcomes, and includes collaborations with external partners. Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/…> DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Trends in Scholarly Communication - Sharing and Publishing Your Research Findings September 26, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235771c6…> Fort Garry Campus Social Media - Friend or Unfriend? September 30, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577f67…> Bannatyne Campus SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships/Fellowships - Managing Your Application October 1, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357702c…> Fort Garry Campus Mitacs | PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS I October 9, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Bannatyne Campus Mitacs | FOUNDATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT I October 22 & 23, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Fort Garry Campus [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] October 1 Deadline to declare alternate exam location for Fall 2014 Distance & Online Education Exams. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/de/exams/index.html> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 13 Thanksgiving Day - University Closed. Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 22 & 23 Annual Fall Convocation Ceremonies. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/convocation/> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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Call for Applications - Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

[Description: Description: Description: Email slogan] Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship Deadline for Application - October 31, 2014 The Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation invites applications for The Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship. This scholarship is open to agricultural science students from the province of Alberta. Students may be enrolled in any post-secondary institution within or outside the province of Alberta. In 2014, two awards will be granted: $8,000 Masters level (1) $13,000 PhD level (1) Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline. Deadline for applications is October 31, 2014 Scholarships are awarded on the following basis, but not necessarily placed in order of importance: 1. Academic achievement 2. Areas of study 3. Leadership 4. Career interests 5. Letters of recommendation This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation and is administered by the Foundation. 2014 Application Guidelines and Application Form can be found at http://www.aic.ca/foundation/Ivarson_Agr.cfm. [Description: Description: Description: Description: Aicf]Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation 176 Gloucester Street, Suite 320, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0A6 613.232.9459, ext. 307 | aicf(a)aic.ca<mailto:aicf@aic.ca> | www.aic.ca/about/foundation.cfm<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wlr8necab&et=1105558635422&s=3156&e=001aU89K2…>

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Sept 25, 2014
by Christy Doyle 18 Sep '14

18 Sep '14

Good Morning, On Thursday, September 25, 2014, the Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Development of SNP Markers for Breeding Disease Resistant Oat Varieties" Presented by: Gnanesh Nanjappa Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached. Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome! Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (September 17 - 23)
by Martha Blouw 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: September-17-14 3:04 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (September 17 - 23) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] September 17 - 23, 2014 [Upcoming Awards] Janice Filmon Award in Peace Studies $1,025 (to offer one or more scholarships)- For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Peace Building Deadline: October 15, 2014 Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship $8,100 (to offer one or more scholarships) - For Master's students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health Deadline: October 15, 2014 NANCIE J. MAURO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH 2 awards valued at $4550 each - Masters, Ph.D, PGME residents or fellows Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Nursing, Medicine, Oncology Deadline: October 30, 2014 MARIAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION $1,000 - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Human Nutritional Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Community Nutrition Deadline: October 30, 2014 NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS. CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP For PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 15, 2014 FGS Internal Deadline Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral (SSHRC) For PhD Students or a combined MA/PhD program in the social sciences or humanities. Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: November 7, 2014 FGS Internal Deadline Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGSM) $17,500year for 1 year - For Master's & PhD Students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Deadline: December 1, 2014 FGS Internal Deadline [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html>[Awards FAQ]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] Let's do Lunch! Exciting changes are going on in the University Centre food court. While renovations are still underway, U of M Dining Services has set up temporary dining options, everything from food trucks on the Curry Place Pedway to grab-and-go dining options on campus. Read more »<http://campusdish.com/en-US/CA/Manitoba/Locations/> AVAILABLE: SEPTEMBER 2014 End of registration revision period (September 17) Today is the last day for most students to drop a Fall or Fall/Winter spanned course, receive a refund and avoid a Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) on their transcript. Fees resulting from registration changes during the revision period are due today. Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=9/1/2014&todate=9/30/201…> DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 Grad Steps Provides Tools for Graduate Students For the past three years, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) has offered its Graduate Student Workshop Series to help students with some of those issues. This year, for the first time, the series has been packaged in a way that helps students at various stages of their program. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/grad-steps-provides-tools-for-graduate-students/> Registration now open! Statistics Canada Recruitment Campaign Information Session Have you considered a career where you could… Develop your technical, analytical and managerial skills in a stimulating and professional environment? Read more »<http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/> September 25, 2014, 2:30 PM | 204 Armes Building Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy PATHS Equity for Children: The PATHS program of research aims at understanding what works to reduce inequity in children’s outcomes, and includes collaborations with external partners. Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/community_health_sciences/…> DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Intellectual Property: Have you invented something? September 18, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235771d1…> Fort Garry Campus Research Quality Management (RQM) - Ethical Research and Participant Protection September 18, 2014, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235776a8…> Fort Garry Campus E-Books September 18, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577366…> Fort Garry Campus Mitacs | PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS I October 9, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Bannatyne Campus Mitacs | FOUNDATIONS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT I October 22 & 23, 2014, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Read more/Register »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/mitacs.html> Fort Garry Campus [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] [Coming Up] October 1 Deadline to declare alternate exam location for Fall 2014 Distance & Online Education Exams. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/de/exams/index.html> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 13 Thanksgiving Day - University Closed. Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus October 22 & 23 Annual Fall Convocation Ceremonies. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/convocation/> Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campus [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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For UMGF/MGS holders
by Martha Blouw 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

Reminder from the UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLWOWSHIP (UMGF) AWARD HOLDER'S GUIDE*: "To hold an award, you must: Apply for and accept (if offered) National Scholarships for which you are eligible, at every possible competition. Some of these National Awards are NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council), SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council), CIHR (formerly MRC - Medical Research Council and NHRDP - National Health Research Development Program) or any similar national agency. MHRC (Manitoba Health Research Council) is another agency to which eligible students must apply. If UMGF recipients who are eligible for a National Award do not apply, the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship shall not be renewed." *Also applies to the Manitoba Graduate Scholarship (MGS) Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528

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Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection
by Martha Blouw 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Ian N. Morrison Award for Advanced Studies in Crop Protection An endowment fund has been established at the University of Manitoba as a memorial tribute to Dr. Ian N. Morrison. The purpose of the award is to provide support for graduate students in the Department of Plant Science. The scholarship, valued at the available annual interest from the fund (currently approximately $4000) up to a maximum value of the tuition for the first year of graduate studies, will be offered to one or more graduate students who: (1) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Science; (2) have demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 in their last 60 credit hours of study; (3) have enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba and undertakes a graduate program in the Department of Plant Science investigating an aspect of crop protection. Preference may be given, in order of priority, to: (a) a student entering or in the second year of the graduate program and (b) to a student whose project is related to the advancement of knowledge on the biology and/or management of weeds. Applications should be submitted to Dr. Fouad Daayf, Acting Head, Department of Plant Science by October 20, 2014. Applications include: 1. Summary of research project (one page maximum); 2. All academic transcripts/student histories (photocopies are sufficient); 3. Curriculum vitae; 4. Two letters of recommendation from academic staff (each one page maximum). Biographical Information: Dr. Morrison joined the Department of Plant Science in 1976, later serving as Head from 1989 to 1996. In the mid-80s he worked in Pakistan for almost two years as an oilseed agronomist on a CIDA project. In September 1996 Dr. Morrison was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics at the University of Alberta. In his 20 year tenure at the University of Manitoba, Ian Morrison touched the lives of many people including over 20 graduate students and hundreds of undergraduate students. Many of these have gone on to become influential in the agricultural sector. His research was instrumental in providing growers with new tools and methods for weed control and crop protection. In recognition of his work, Ian Morrison received the Excellence in Weed Science award from the Canadian Weed Science Society, and was made a Fellow of the Weed Science Society of America. DEADLINE: October 20, 2014

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Award for Graduate Students
by Martha Blouw 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Please go to https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award for applications and further information. W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research Graduate 1 $1,375 $1,375 Is enrolled full-time in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program at the University of Manitoba, in any of the following Departments: Food Science, Plant Science, or Animal Science; has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on all courses completed to date; is conducting or has proposed to conduct research in barley science; has demonstrated great aptitude and potential in this research field. Applicants for this fellowship will demonstrate their aptitude and potential in the barley science research field by way of a two-page summary of their current/proposed research and how it fits into the area of barley science. Oct 1/2014 Yes Martha

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NSERC Graduate Scholarships and Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships - Doctoral Program (PGS D) / Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral Program (CGS D) / Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Program (CGS M) Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program Please see the following information from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Application information is available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/index_eng.asp Please let me know if you intend to apply for any of these Scholarships. Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204 474 8223 Fax: 204 474 7528 From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rowena Krentz Sent: September-12-14 2:47 PM To: Awards Contact (awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) Subject: Re: Tri Council Competition Deadlines [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Dear Colleagues, Please find the deadlines for the 2014/2015 Tricouncil awards and details that require your input or action. Tricouncil Award FGS Internal Deadline Tricouncil Deadline Comments NSERC PGSD NSERC CGSD (Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship) October 15, 2014 November 25, 2014 -Online application and downloaded by Awards Officer FGS. CGSM - Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Program NSERC - Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships December 1, 2014 April 1, 2015 -Online application and downloaded by Awards Officer FGS. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships September 25, 2014 - Transcripts due to FGS September 30, 2014 - online applications deadline November 5, 2014 -Online application and downloaded by Awards Officer FGS. ________________________________ Rowena Krentz Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * Phone: 204.474.9836 * Fax: 204.474.7553 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * Canada R3T 2N2 ________________________________

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