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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – September 20, 2023
by Bev Godard 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:30 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – September 20, 2023 [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. CARLA THORLAKSON GRADUATE TRAVEL AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Maximum $7000 · For Master's and Postdoctoral Students Research Field(s): Unrestricted; provides students with the opportunity to travel and to thereby enhance their educational experience or research opportunities. Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research abroad. Deadline: September 20, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> BANTING POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> Postdoctoral fellowships valued at $70,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Health research, Natural sciences and/or engineering, Social sciences and/or humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada and Foreign Citizens Deadline: September 20, 2023 at 8:00pm EDT More Info<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Valued at up to $6,000 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier) and will be conducting research abroad Deadline: September 25, 2023 More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSForeignStudy-BESC…> SAVVY NEW CANADIANS FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> (4) scholarships valued at $1,000 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Any field of study increasing and improving financial literacy and awareness among students in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent residents and international students at accredited Canadian universities and colleges Deadline: September 30, 2023 More Info<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> ERIC AND WENDY SCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> $85,000 year · For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Open to those who aim to pursue a research project that includes the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to their domain Deadline: October 2, 2023 More Info<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (SSHRC CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (SSHRC DOCTORAL)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000; Fellowship valued at $20,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Doctoral scholarship valued at $35,000; Doctoral Fellowship valued at $21,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP PART TIME<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> One scholarship of $1500 · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Women's Health Details: This scholarship is for students enrolled part-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or Doctoral program, with high academic standing who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for his/her thesis or practicum Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP FULL TIME<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Two scholarships of $3000 each · For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Women's Health Details: This scholarship is for students enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or Doctoral program, with high academic standing who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for his/her thesis or practicum Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ROMA ZENOVEA HAWIRKO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued AT $11,725.00 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences (conducting research in the area of Microbiology) Details: Recipient is enrolled full-time in the first or second year of any Ph.D. program delivered by a department in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science. Is conducting a clearly defined and innovative research project in the area of Microbiology and has demonstrated both commitment to their field of study and career potential. Deadline: October 6, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> RESEARCH MANITOBA STUDENTSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's studentship valued at $12,000 (min); PhD studentship valued at $17,850 (min); Postdoctoral Fellowships $36,750 · For Master's & PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: All awards consist of an annual stipend for up to a maximum of one year. Values listed are minimum award values. Please visit the Research Manitoba website for additional details. Deadline: November 13, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> KOREAN CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION AND BURSARIES (KCSF)<http://www.kcsf.ca/> (30) Scholarships variable values, bursaries valued at $1000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Korean heritage or connection to the Korean community and enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution during the 23-24 academic year. Details: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a student visa. Deadline: November 30, 2023 More Info<http://www.kcsf.ca/> NRC LUISE AND GERHARD HERZBERG POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postd…> Fellowship for 2-year term · For Postdoctoral fellows Research Field(s): Research proposal in any science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) discipline. Details: Preference to PhD graduates who identify as women and have demonstrated research excellence. Deadline: December 1, 2023 More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/nrc-luise-gerhard-herzberg-postd…> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - MASTERS (CGS-M)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Valued at $17,500 for one year · For Master's students Research Field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M) program aims to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs. Deadline: December 1, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ________________________________ [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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PSGSA elections nomination form
by Alexa Peterson 17 Sep '23

17 Sep '23

Good morning PS students, I have attached the link to the nomination for our 2023-34 Plant Science Graduate Students Association, if you are interested in joining, please submit your nomination before 11:59 pm on September 22, 2023. You can choose to nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else. More information about the positions can be found on our website https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/meet-the-team-1 . Elections will be held on September 26th, 2023, through google forms. Nominations Link: https://forms.gle/zZi17qei4uMqNwuM8 Thank you, and I look forward to meeting the newest members of the PSGSA, Alexa Peterson PSGSA President | CSA Student Rep. MSc. Plant Science Student University of Manitoba E: peters86(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:peters86@myumanitoba.ca> C: +1 (204) 470-0037

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FW: Travel Awards Announcement attached
by plantscience gradstudies 14 Sep '23

14 Sep '23

Please see the attached application for Plant Science Travel Awards and terms of reference for each award. When writing your abstract, please note that an abstract should generally include: An introductory sentence; Objectives of your research; Brief description of what was done: Results (this should be the bulk of the abstract); A conclusion with a "take-home" message and future directions. Please submit your application to plantsgradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:plantsgradstudies@umanitoba.ca> by October 10, 2023. Thank you, Bev

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - September 12, 2023
by Bev Godard 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:29 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - September 12, 2023 [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. DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Prize valued at $1,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Fields(s): Unrestricted Details: Open to students enrolled full-time in a Master's or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies for at least one year at the time of nomination who have displayed intellectual and academic attainment at a high standard; have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their current program; have volunteered within and outside their current role as a student; have demonstrated strong leadership abilities and personal integrity; have shown commitment to improving the quality of life for others; and have shown outstanding performance and service in teaching and/or mentoring. Nominations will be made by the student's department. Deadline: September 15, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CARLA THORLAKSON GRADUATE TRAVEL AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Maximum $7000 * For Master's and Postdoctoral Students Research Field(s): Unrestricted; provides students with the opportunity to travel and to thereby enhance their educational experience or research opportunities. Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research abroad. Deadline: September 20, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> BANTING POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> Postdoctoral fellowships valued at $70,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health research, Natural sciences and/or engineering, Social sciences and/or humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada and Foreign Citizens Deadline: September 20, 2023 at 8:00pm EDT More Info<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Valued at up to $6,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier) and will be conducting research abroad Deadline: September 25, 2023 More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSForeignStudy-BESC…> SAVVY NEW CANADIANS FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> (4) scholarships valued at $1,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Any field of study increasing and improving financial literacy and awareness among students in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent residents and international students at accredited Canadian universities and colleges Deadline: September 30, 2023 More Info<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> ERIC AND WENDY SCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> $85,000 year * For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Open to those who aim to pursue a research project that includes the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to their domain Deadline: October 2, 2023 More Info<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (SSHRC CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (SSHRC DOCTORAL)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000; Fellowship valued at $20,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Doctoral scholarship valued at $35,000; Doctoral Fellowship valued at $21,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP PART TIME<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> One scholarship of $1500 * For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Women's Health Details: This scholarship is for students enrolled part-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master's or Doctoral program, with high academic standing who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for his/her thesis or practicum Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP FULL TIME<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Two scholarships of $3000 each * For Master's and PhD students Research Field(s): Women's Health Details: This scholarship is for students enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master's or Doctoral program, with high academic standing who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for his/her thesis or practicum Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities LAB2MARKET<https://www.lab2market.ca/build> Up to $155,000 in funding A 12 month program offered in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The program will provide supplementary entrepreneurship support to recipients of NSERC's I2I Phase 1 grant who are looking to build their idea into a market-ready product. Deadline: September 18, 2023 at 8:00pm ET More Info<https://www.lab2market.ca/build> ________________________________ [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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Agronomy Club - Fall 2023
by Alina Skorobohatova 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

The following is being sent on behalf of Dr. Yvonne Lawley: ___________________ Agronomy Club - Fall 2023 Are you a graduate student with an agronomy related research project at the University of Manitoba? Would you like to know more about the range of agronomy research being conducted at the University of Manitoba? Are you looking for a supportive place to test drive the agronomy data you have been working on to see how well you are able to explain your results? If so, I invite you to come and join us for the weekly meeting of a new group being lead by Dr. Yvonne Lawley in association with the Fall 2023 offering of Advanced Crop Production (PLNT 7660). We will be meeting Friday afternoons at 2:30 starting October 6th. Interested graduate students should contact Dr. Lawley by email at yvonne.lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:yvonne.lawley@umanitoba.ca> by Friday September 22. Students that are interested in presenting their research should include their presentation topic and their 1st and 2nd choice dates from the schedule below. Who can join Agronomy Club? * Graduate students' registered in Advanced Crop Production (PLNT 7660) * Graduate students not registered in PLNT 7660 that want to present selected data from their agronomy related thesis that they have recently working on. * Graduate students not registered in PLNT 7660 that want to know more about current agronomy research going on at the University of Manitoba and want to meet other graduate students studying agronomy. * Professors, PDFs, technicians are welcome to participate when they are able to. Format: * Presenters will give an overview of their research project, objectives and hypothesis, methods and then focus on selected data that they have recently been working on. See the following table with specific formatting suggestions. * The group will discuss questions posed by the presenter or audience during or at the conclusion of the presentation. Once you get into the data portion of the presentation, the goal is to have a conversation lead by the presenter and moderated by Dr. Lawley. Expectations: * Commitment to attend on a regular basis. If you have signed up but can't make it, let Dr. Lawley know in advance. * Be a respectful community of learners. We are all at different places in our programs. We are all looking for constructive input and feedback. * Be prepare for your presentation and review it with your advisor ahead of time. Goals: * Strengthen connections between students studying agronomy at the University of Manitoba * Increase your exposure to the range of agronomy research topics, methods, experimental designs, and analysis tools. * Practice discussing how research fits into the bigger picture of Prairie agriculture, asking questions, and thinking on your feet. This experience should build skills that help you at your thesis defense. Suggested Presentation Format: Plan for a 20-30 minute presentation, expecting questions and discussion along the way to fill 45 minutes. We will hopefully have 10 minutes for questions/discussion/wrap up at the end. You do not need to follow this table as a rigid formula, but these elements should be included in your presentation. Introduction What is the reason for doing your project? What terminology do we need to know to follow you when you get to the data section? Set up the data sets you will introduce later in your presentation. 3-5 slides Objectives and Hypothesis What questions do you want to answer for your entire project? What specific hypothesis do you have for the data you will present? 1 slide Methods What are your treatments and measurements for the overall project? Which ones will you focus on for this presentation? Identify the experimental design and experimental units. What approach have you taken for your statistical analysis? Name the experimental design for the experiment, your experimental unit, and the distribution of the data you are presenting. You are encouraged to show an example of the code you are using in SAS. 3-6 slides Data Select a portion of your thesis data to present. We won't have time for you to present everything. Choose a few related measurements or something you have been recently working with. For this presentation, you need to know your data but you don't have to come with all the answers! 10-12 slides Summary and Next Steps What do you know now that you didn't know before? What do you need to do or know next? Include questions you have for the audience about next steps or implications to stimulate discussion 1-2 slides Agronomy Club Schedule - Fall 2023 Week Available Dates Presenter Topic 1 Oct 6 2 Oct 13 3 Oct 20 4 Oct 27 5 Nov 3 6 Nov 10 7 Nov 17 Fall Term Break - 8 Nov 24 9 Dec 1 10 Dec 8 -- Dr. Yvonne Lawley Associate Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504 (Fax) 204-474-7528 yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>

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CSA Green Bagger presentations
by Alexa Peterson 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Hello Plant Science Graduate Students, If you are interested in presenting your research in the Canadian Society of Agronomy Green Bagger Series, I will be taking submissions for the following presentation dates: October 11, November 15, and December 13, with more dates to follow in the new year. The CSA Green Bagger Series is an opportunity to present your research virtually to researchers, professionals, and fellow students across Canada. Presentations are 13 minutes in length, with introductions before and a brief question period following. Presentations do not require results and can be on proposals and methods. I have attached a guide that contains further information. If you are interested in this event, please contact me with your preferred presentation date. Regards, Alexa Peterson PSGSA President | CSA Student Rep. MSc. Plant Science Student University of Manitoba E: peters86(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:peters86@myumanitoba.ca> C: +1 (204) 470-0037

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PSGSA welcome
by Alexa Peterson 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Welcome Plant Science Grad Students On behalf of the PSGSA (Plant Science Graduate Students Association), we hope everyone had a great summer. If you are unfamiliar with the PSGSA, we are a student-run organization that works to build connections among plant science graduate students and faculty and create opportunities to help our students and community. If you are interested in getting to know more about us, we encourage you to participate in one of our monthly events. To stay up to date with our activities and initiatives you can follow our social media accounts or check out our website for updates. Website: https://www.uofmpsgsa.com<https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/> Instagram: um_psgsa Elections for PSGSA If you are looking for a way to meet new faces and contribute to the student experience, we will be holding nominations for PSGSA positions from Monday, September 18th, to Friday, September 22nd, a link will be sent to the nominations page on September 18. You can choose to nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else. More information about the positions and election can be found at: https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/meet-the-team-1.<https://www.uofmpsgsa.com/meet-the-team-1> Grad Lounge Feel free to make yourself at home and explore our grad student lounge, where you have access to coffee, tea, a fridge, and locker space. We kindly ask that you keep the shared area clean and wash all dishes after use. Questions or Suggestions If you have further questions, please reach out to me, or submit your inquiries through our Dropbox. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxmn3CX57bAJFjFlB0WITNRpHQ8OWnfsL…) Wishing you the best of luck in harvest and the new school term, Alexa Peterson PSGSA president

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Special Seminar: Going Post-Ac: Preparing for the non-academic career
by Michelle Carkner 08 Sep '23

08 Sep '23

Please join us on: Tuesday, October 3rd, 1:00-2:30pm CST for a special seminar with Dr. Karen Kelsky: Going Post-Ac: Preparing for the non-academic career via MS Teams Click here to register<https://forms.office.com/r/uRL7DYzT0k> See poster attached The seminar is geared towards MSc, PhDs, and Post-Docs. The seminar that will explore how to translate your skills from graduate school to non-academic positions. Also great for Undergraduates who are interested in graduate school! [cid:e02f6bd9-0ab3-41b7-a622-6c9f75f4438d][cid:b02ed63a-ea99-4850-ad84-e92068a2240d] Dr. Karen Kelsky is the Founder and President of The Professor Is In, which provides advice and consulting services on the academic job search and all elements of the academic and post-academic career. She speaks nationally and internationally on topics related to Ph.D. professionalization, and is a weekly columnist at Chronicle Vitae. Her latest book is The Professor Is In: The Essential Guide to Turning Your Ph.D. Into a Job (Random House, 2015). This seminar was supported by the FAFS Endowment Fund.

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - September 6, 2023
by Bev Godard 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

From: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:16 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - September 6, 2023 [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. VANIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<https://vanier.gc.ca/en/eligibility-admissibilite.html> Maximum $50,000 per year for three years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities (i.e., CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC). Details: Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students, the Vanier CGS program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and provide a significant financial award to assist in their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement. Students must submit an application and be nominated by their Department Head to be considered at the institutional level. Successful applications at the institutional level are then forwarded to Vanier to compete at the national level for a scholarship. Deadline: September 5, 2023 & September 11, 2023 (Please review application instructions carefully as late or incomplete applications are not considered.) More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC CGS-D/PGS-D AND PDF INFORMATION SESSION<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/nsercvideo/meeting/do…> Webinar for: Athabasca University, University of Alberta, University of Winnipeg, Trinity Western University, University of Victoria and University of Manitoba Research Fields(s): Natural Sciences, Engineering Details: Webinar Link<https://nsercvideo.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/nsercvideo/meeting/do…> Webinar Number: 2778 059 3569 Webinar Password: NSERCinfo2023 (67372463 from phones) Join by Phone: 1-844-426-4405 Canada Toll Free, +1-613-714-9906 Canada Toll (Ottawa) Access Code: 27780593569 Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CDT) Participants should watch these videos<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ox0GB7vXYlhaAY7mEqwmMqYK9TGCp1E> in advance and come to the Q & A session with specific questions in mind. HEART AND STROKE NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARDS<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/NI_2024-25_Guid…> Maximum $60,000 * For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular. Details: The New Investigator (NI) program is a salary award to support new investigators who have demonstrated excellence in their doctoral and post-doctoral training and wish to establish their own independent research career. Deadline: September 7, 2023 at 4:00pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/NI_2024-25_Guid…> HEART AND STROKE DOCTORAL PERSONNEL AWARDS FOR WOMEN'S HEART AND/OR BRAIN HEALTH<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/2024-25-wdra-gu…> Maximum $45,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Devoted specifically to women's heart and/or brain health. Details: Stipends will enable Doctoral award recipients to pursue their program of research and engage with mentors as part of their training. Deadline: September 8, 2023 at 3:00pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/2024-25-wdra-gu…> POSTDOCTORAL PERSONNEL AWARDS FOR WOMEN'S HEART AND/OR BRAIN HEALTH<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers/> (1) Maximum $60,000 * For Postdoctoral Students Research Field(s): Research initiatives addressing heart conditions, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. Details: Open to Postdoctoral or Clinical fellow at an eligible Canadian institution. Deadline: September 8, 2023 More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/research/docs/2024-25/2024-25-wpdra-g…> CARLA THORLAKSON GRADUATE TRAVEL AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Maximum $7000 * For Master's and Postdoctoral Students Research Field(s): Unrestricted; provides students with the opportunity to travel and to thereby enhance their educational experience or research opportunities. Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research abroad. Deadline: September 13, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Prize valued at $1,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Fields(s): Unrestricted Details: Open to students enrolled full-time in a Master's or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies for at least one year at the time of nomination who have displayed intellectual and academic attainment at a high standard; have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their current program; have volunteered within and outside their current role as a student; have demonstrated strong leadership abilities and personal integrity; have shown commitment to improving the quality of life for others; and have shown outstanding performance and service in teaching and/or mentoring. Nominations will be made by the student's department. Deadline: September 15, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> BANTING POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> Postdoctoral fellowships valued at $70,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health research, Natural sciences and/or engineering, Social sciences and/or humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada and Foreign Citizens Deadline: September 20, 2023 at 8:00pm EDT More Info<https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP - MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Valued at up to $6,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier) and will be conducting research abroad Deadline: September 25, 2023 More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSForeignStudy-BESC…> SAVVY NEW CANADIANS FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> (4) scholarships valued at $1,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Any field of study increasing and improving financial literacy and awareness among students in Canada Details: Open to Canadian, permanent residents and international students at accredited Canadian universities and colleges Deadline: September 30, 2023 More Info<https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/> ERIC AND WENDY SCHMIDT AI IN SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> $85,000 year * For Postdoctoral students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Open to those who aim to pursue a research project that includes the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to their domain Deadline: October 2, 2023 More Info<https://schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/> CIHR CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (SSHRC CGS-D) & DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (SSHRC DOCTORAL)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued at $35,000; Fellowship valued at $20,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Doctoral scholarship valued at $35,000; Doctoral Fellowship valued at $21,000 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents Deadline: October 3, 2023 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities LAB2MARKET<https://www.lab2market.ca/build> Up to $155,000 in funding A 12 month program offered in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The program will provide supplementary entrepreneurship support to recipients of NSERC's I2I Phase 1 grant who are looking to build their idea into a market-ready product. Deadline: September 18, 2023 at 8:00pm ET More Info<https://www.lab2market.ca/build> ________________________________ [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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PSGSA Welcome
by Alexa Peterson 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

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