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Student opportunity - regenerative agronomy
by Ekta Badesha 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

Sent to all Plant Science and Soil Science grad students on behalf of Martin Entz. Please see attached job opportunity. Ekta Badesha (she/her) B.A. Graduate Program Advisor Departments of Plant Science and Soil Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences From: Martin Entz <M.Entz(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:00 PM To: Ekta Badesha <Ekta.Badesha(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Fw: Student opportunity - regenerative agronomy Please send job ad to all plant and soil science grad students thanks, Martin ________________________________

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FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – February 7, 2024
by Ekta Badesha 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines 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 remotely 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. JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Fellowship valued at $30,800 · For Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Food Technology and Research Details: Open to Canadian and International students in their first two years of a Ph.D. program conducting research in a field pertaining to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable awards/value - For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Support graduate students whose research contributes to the overall knowledge of wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba Details: Applicants must be conducting research or have proposed to conduct research on wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba. They must also be members of The Wildlife Society-Manitoba Chapter Inc. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JANICE FILMON AWARD IN PEACE STUDIES <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>Scholarship may be divided into more than one award total value $3,175.00 · For Full-time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Candidates have completed necessary course work towards the degree and obtained approval for a thesis or dissertation proposal prior to undertaking the research funded by this award Details: Pursing research into the process of peace building Deadline: February 21, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ABORIGINAL ISSUES PRESS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable awards, $500-$1,500 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Fields(s): Aboriginal Issues Details: Have demonstrated a commitment to disseminating the results of their research. Students entering their first year of their graduate program will normally not be considered eligible Deadline: February 23, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> BERKES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Award valued at $10,000 · For full-time Master’s & PhD students Research Fields(s): Including but not limited to, community-based resource, environmental management, conservation and planning Details: Will provide support towards degree-related field research and an opportunity to engage in outreach training Deadline: February 23, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> D.G. & V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP IN ARCTIC RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's scholarship valued at $5,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $10,000 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Arctic region including the marine and adjacent coastal environment of both Hudson Bay and James Bay Details: Support graduate students at UM enrolled in their final year who are conducting research pertaining to the Arctic region Deadline: February 23, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> OAKES-RIEWE ABORIGINAL-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES RESEARCH AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable awards · For Master’s & PhD students Research Fields(s): Support graduate students conducting environmental research which include Aboriginal people’s perspectives Details: Applicants must be conducting or proposing to conduct interdisciplinary environmental research (integration of physical, biological, and human processes) within an Aboriginal context Deadline: February 23, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP <https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics>(2) Fellowships valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Students in all fields who research in the field of ethics Details: Applicants must submit a research proposal and cv electronically to: neil.mcarthur(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:neil.mcarthur@umanitoba.ca> Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics> PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $14,775 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the UM delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine and affiliated with the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre Details: Have completed one regular session or two terms, GPA of 3.50 in their program to date, and may not hold the award more than once Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SHEU L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Full or Part-Time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Conducting or plan to conduct research consistent with the strategic priority areas set out in the National Strategy for Cancer Control; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and end of life care Details: Candidates must be in College of Nursing Master’s (Oncology focus), College of Nursing Doctoral (Cancer Control) or Department of Psychology or Max Rady College of Medicine Deadline: February 28, 2024 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 cash prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences Details: This award honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). 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> Attention : Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>$1,000 cash 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 dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). 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> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ADALSTEINN KRISTJANSSON TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $27,650 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Science and Arts Details: The purpose of the fund is to reward academic achievements of students who have completed an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba within the Faculty of Science of the Faculty of Arts within the past five years and have chosen to pursue graduate studies at an accredited university in Europe, the United States of America, or Canada (NOT including the University of Manitoba or any of its affiliated colleges) Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> E.B. KERNAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $6,650 · For full-time Master’s students Research Field(s): Engineering, Business Administration Details: Open to graduate students in the first or second year of the Master of Business Administration program who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the Price Faculty of Engineering Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> LORNA IRENE EGGERTSON GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable scholarships valued at min. $2,500 each · For full-time Master’s and PhD students Research Field(s): Any Details: To support students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies who self-identify as Black, with preference given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> MAHATMA GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN RIGHTS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $10,550 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Currently undertaking research with a focus in human rights, social justice, or peace and conflict studies Details: Preference to students working in collaboration with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF WINNIPEG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Arts Details: To support outstanding students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from either the University of Manitoba or the University of Winnipeg and have chosen to pursue studies in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at any university recognized by Graduate Women International Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> IonE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/home> Fellowship for 2-year term · For PhD & Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Research across disciplines with an interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Details: Applicants must be U.S. work eligible or be able to obtain a visa Deadline: March 11, 2024 More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/home> 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 2024, who convocated in February 2024, or convocated in October 2023 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> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 15, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CSA GROUP GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000 per year · For Master's students Research Field(s): Engineering, Social Sciences and Health Sciences in standard development research Details: Open to currently enrolled Master’s students within the eligible two-year time period Deadline: March 31, 2024 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP <https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research on the protection of minority and human rights in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent resident and international students of all cultures and backgrounds studying at a Canadian University Deadline: April 1, 2024 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries> AGES FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP & BURSARIES <https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/>(7) Prizes $1,000-$5,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research/project has an environmental focus or component in conjunction with a rare Charitable Research Reserve Details: Open to graduate students in a Canadian or International institution Deadline: April 30, 2024 More Info<https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's scholarship valued at $14,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $18,000 · For full-Time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit. Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> GRADUATE STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · AWARDS FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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PLNT 7250 Seminar Announcement
by Bev Godard 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

PLNT7250 PLANT SCIENCE SEMINAR Presents Rui Wang Topic: Genome-wide Association Study of Preharvest Sprouting Associated Alpha-amylase Activity in Barley 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024 218 Plant Science Seminar Room Bev Godard Assistant to the Department Head/Associate Department Heads Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8563

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Notice 2024 Gwen Rue Scholarship DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2024
by Ekta Badesha 06 Feb '24

06 Feb '24

To all Plant Science Grad Students: We are accepting nominations for the Gwen Rue Scholarship. Application Deadline: March 1, 2024. [cid:image001.png@01DA58F6.099E7670] Ekta Badesha (she/her) B.A. Graduate Program Advisor Departments of Plant Science and Soil Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

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MB Horticulturists Graduate Scholarship
by Ekta Badesha 06 Feb '24

06 Feb '24

Dear Plant Science Grad Students: If you would like to apply for the Manitoba Horticulturist Scholarship please see attached application procedures. Application deadline is February 9, 2024. Thank you, Ekta [cid:image001.png@01DA4F9B.20260A20]

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Genomic assisted breeding of Brassica napus
by Alina Skorobohatova 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

The following is forwarded on behalf of Claudio Stasolla: ___________________________ All, On Thursday, Feb 8. Dr Chawla will present a talk to our Ph.D. students entitled" Genomic assisted breeding of Brassica napus." the talk will be held in room 218 at 1:15. Everyone is welcome! Claudio Claudio Stasolla Dept. Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2,Canada Ph. 204-474-6098 [cid:a09a1dee-1cfc-4ff5-8891-35f11f0db94e]

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Upcoming GradSteps and Other workshops - February 1 - 14, 2024
by plantscience gradstudies 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2024 10:07 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Upcoming GradSteps and Other workshops - February 1 - 14, 2024 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________ GradSteps Workshops GradSteps are free workshops designed to help graduate students navigate their programs and prepare them to transfer their skills and knowledge into the workplace. Postdoctoral fellows are also welcome to attend GradSteps workshops to continue learning new skills for their careers. Workshops are a hybrid format of in-person and online. Please check the location carefully when registering. February 6 Referencing with BibTeX<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Yodu-rrzsoHNc0Uvm0VbijH8IzagSy…> (Online) Searching for Indigenous Health Information<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5IkdOysqjwpH9K-wpVDSmF91l-e8KI0…> (Online) February 7 Connecting Artificial Intelligence and Libraries<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YvdOihpzstGdeA1X1AjmZ9dsnoJg1Z…> (Online) Managing your references with Mendeley<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Avde-qrTIuEtYJ08vPX3FTJ_iqgUhf…> (Online) February 8 Finding supplementary data sets for use in GIS<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Urf-2hqTsuHd1u0VzsH3q6Z3cbz5De…> (Online) February 9 Integrating Sources: Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotations <https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=247015ec-c7f2-4e68-8598-6d774fa…> (In Person) February 12 Academia or Industry? What's Your Plan? <https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=a9811a75-76d2-4f6b-8b0d-7007ae0…> (Online) February 13 Searching Newspaper Archives <https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3778379> (In Person) February 14 Self-compassion<https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=a17903f6-877a-40e4-83ce-ccbc581…> (In Person) Where Should I Publish?<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5UvdOirrz8qHdCeRVpZZej4fXRuRopl…> (Online) View full schedule<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w…> Other Workshops Human Ethics Drop-in Sessions Wednesdays Online via Zoom 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m The Human Ethics - Fort Garry office is providing weekly drop-in sessions for all researchers, including students. They will be available to answer questions on the ethics applications as well as feedback you have received from the committees. If you are not able to make the drop-in time, please email humanethics(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:humanethics@umanitoba.ca> with your questions or to set up another time to meet. Link to meeting: Human Ethics drop-in<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61892069166?pwd=YnlRcjE4eXZQZzdoVFNpbHJVNUVEUT09> Meeting ID: 618 9206 9166 Passcode: Ethics Please log in using your myumanitoba.ca or umanitoba.ca Zoom account. Human Ethics Newsletter<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/ethics-compliance/ethic…> Human Ethics Resources<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/ethics-compliance/ethic…> SAGE Writing Supports SAGE Writing Circles<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/indigenous/event/sage-writing-circ…> take place every 2nd Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM over Zoom. CSSRP Workshops Introduction to Statistical Literacy<https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YtduuprD0iHN0KNG-bVYD9NzxsdwFbvj…> (Online) CAGS Workshops Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)<https://cags-aces.wildapricot.org/ART-Training/> (Online) Réconciliations, Équité, Diversité et Inclusion (REDI)<https://cags-aces.wildapricot.org/REDI/> (Online) Extended Education - Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility EDIA Foundations Course<https://umanitoba.ca/extended-education/programs-and-courses/courses/edia-f…> Vice-President (Research and International) Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series<https://news.umanitoba.ca/emerging-researcher-spotlight-series-launches-feb…> The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning Graduate Teaching Program<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support/graduate-…> Whether you are a new or experienced instructor, graduate student, or a postdoctoral fellow starting out on your teaching career, The Centre offers a broad range of teaching development supports that will assist your teaching. Learn more<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support%20> Mitacs Training See the Mitacs Calendar<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/training/training-courses> for this month's offerings. Visit the FGS website<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w…> for information on setting up an EDGE account. Experience Record As GradSteps is an approved activity, you can claim experience credit for your workshop attendance if you register for and attend at least six GradSteps workshops within the applicable year (May 1 to April 30). For in-person workshops, please ensure that you sign the attendance sheet at workshop start. Learn more<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/student-experience/graduate-student-w…> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> UMANITOBA.CA/GRADUATE-STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/>

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FINAL REMINDER: PSGSS registration ends today
by Alexa Peterson 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

Registration for PSGSS, which is taking place on March 15 and 16 at the University of Saskatchewan, is closing TODAY February 1st, so if you would like to attend, please register! Note also that if you would like to present, you must both register AND submit an abstract, which can be done under the "Abstracts and Presentation" tab on the website, which I've included below. This way we can officially add you to the schedule. Abstracts are due February 16th. I've gotten quite a few messages about students having issues and errors when submitting abstracts. If this is happening to you, please send all the necessary information from the submission form to me directly (caf136(a)usask.ca). If you have registered and are needing a hotel, please book it as soon as possible. There is a block at the Holiday Inn near campus, but rooms are limited, and you are not guaranteed a room if they sell out. Please book using the link found under the "Accommodations" tab on the website below. https://agbio.usask.ca/plscgradsymposium/ Céline Ferré (she/her/elle) M.Sc. Candidate - Plant Science University of Saskatchewan PSGSS Chair - PSGSA

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FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 31, 2024
by Ekta Badesha 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

From: Agriculture Awards Program <agawards(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:03 AM To: FAFS-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – January 31, 2024 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines 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 remotely 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. DR. GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD<https://iharf.ca/scholarships/> (1) Scholarship valued at $2,000 · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Agriculture Details: Open to Agriculture students at the University of Manitoba, University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan, Applications must be submitted directly to info(a)iharf.ca<mailto:info@iharf.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2024 More Info<https://iharf.ca/scholarships/> SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA WOMEN’S STUDIES GRANTS<https://soroptimistfoundation.ca/> Grant valued at $8,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing a course of studies that will lead to a career that focuses on improving the quality of women’s lives Details: Identify as a female and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident Deadline: January 31, 2024 More Info<https://soroptimistfoundation.ca/> MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $8,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Available to graduate students of Canadian universities in any discipline. Details: All required materials including application<http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/download.html>, certified transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline: February 1, 2024 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…> $10,500 · For Master's & PhD students 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<http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/download.html>, certified transcripts and confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES INDIGENOUS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>Master’s scholarship valued at $9,500 year; Doctoral scholarship valued at $12,000 year · For Part-time thesis-based Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to indigenous students enrolled in part-time thesis-based programs at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Deadline: February 1, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Fellowship valued at $30,800 · For Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Food Technology and Research Details: Open to Canadian and International students in their first two years of a Ph.D. program conducting research in a field pertaining to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable awards/value - For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Support graduate students whose research contributes to the overall knowledge of wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba Details: Applicants must be conducting research or have proposed to conduct research on wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba. They must also be members of The Wildlife Society-Manitoba Chapter Inc. Deadline: February 14, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> JANICE FILMON AWARD IN PEACE STUDIES <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>Scholarship may be divided into more than one award total value $3,175.00 · For Full-time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Candidates have completed necessary course work towards the degree and obtained approval for a thesis or dissertation proposal prior to undertaking the research funded by this award Details: Pursing research into the process of peace building Deadline: February 21, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP <https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics>(2) Fellowships valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Students in all fields who research in the field of ethics Details: Applicants must submit a research proposal and cv electronically to: neil.mcarthur(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:neil.mcarthur@umanitoba.ca> Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics> PAWAN K. SINGAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $14,775 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the UM delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine and affiliated with the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre Details: Have completed one regular session or two terms, GPA of 3.50 in their program to date, and may not hold the award more than once Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SHEU L. LEE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ONCOLOGY RESEARCH <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Full or Part-Time Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Conducting or plan to conduct research consistent with the strategic priority areas set out in the National Strategy for Cancer Control; prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and end of life care Details: Candidates must be in College of Nursing Master’s (Oncology focus), College of Nursing Doctoral (Cancer Control) or Department of Psychology or Max Rady College of Medicine Deadline: February 28, 2024 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 cash prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, and Social sciences Details: This award honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). 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> Attention : Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>$1,000 cash 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 dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2023 calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). 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> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: February 28, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ADALSTEINN KRISTJANSSON TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $27,650 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Science and Arts Details: The purpose of the fund is to reward academic achievements of students who have completed an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba within the Faculty of Science of the Faculty of Arts within the past five years and have chosen to pursue graduate studies at an accredited university in Europe, the United States of America, or Canada (NOT including the University of Manitoba or any of its affiliated colleges) Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> E.B. KERNAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $6,650 · For full-time Master’s students Research Field(s): Engineering, Business Administration Details: Open to graduate students in the first or second year of the Master of Business Administration program who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the Price Faculty of Engineering Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF WINNIPEG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Arts Details: To support outstanding students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from either the University of Manitoba or the University of Winnipeg and have chosen to pursue studies in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at any university recognized by Graduate Women International Deadline: March 6, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> IonE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postd…> Fellowship for 2-year term · For PhD & Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Research across disciplines with an interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Details: Applicants must be U.S. work eligible or be able to obtain a visa Deadline: March 11, 2024 More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/home> 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 2024, who convocated in February 2024, or convocated in October 2023 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> Attention: Allison Aubin prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 15, 2024 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CSA GROUP GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000 per year · For Master's students Research Field(s): Engineering, Social Sciences and Health Sciences in standard development research Details: Open to currently enrolled Master’s students within the eligible two-year time period Deadline: March 31, 2024 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/scholarship/> CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP <https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries>(1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research on the protection of minority and human rights in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent resident and international students of all cultures and backgrounds studying at a Canadian University Deadline: April 1, 2024 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries> AGES FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP & BURSARIES <https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/>(7) Prizes $1,000-$5,000 · For Master’s & PhD Students Research Field(s): Research/project has an environmental focus or component in conjunction with a rare Charitable Research Reserve Details: Open to graduate students in a Canadian or International institution Deadline: April 30, 2024 More Info<https://raresites.org/research/scholarship/> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's scholarship valued at $14,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $18,000 · For full-Time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit. Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…> ________________________________ [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> GRADUATE STUDIES<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · AWARDS FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>

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PLNT7250 Seminar Announcement
by Bev Godard 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

PLNT7250 PLANT SCIENCE SEMINAR Presents Lauren Gislason Topic: Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci in Brassica napus L. for Pod Shatter Tolerance 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024 218 Plant Science Seminar Room Bev Godard Assistant to the Department Head/Associate Department Heads Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building bev.godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bev.godard@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8563

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