September 2025 - RFHS-Grad-all - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Dr. Forough Khadem Scholarship - Call for applications
by RFHS Graduate Awards 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

On behalf of Dr. Soheila Karimi, RFHS Vice-Dean of Graduate and Post-Doctoral studies... Dear learners, The call for application is open for the Dr. Forough Khadem Scholarship. Please, read the attached TORs, Application form and Application Instructions. All applications should be submitted through the Award Application Submission Form<https://forms.office.com/r/3yUXV3fxeK> by November 1, 2025 All reference letters should be submitted through the Reference Letter Submission Form<https://forms.office.com/r/bzZtNpzZbA> by November 1, 2025 Best, James Landicho Administrative Assistant and Project Leader Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba [cid:image001.jpg@01DC2E27.2BC475D0] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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2025/2026 Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Studentship - Call for applications
by RFHS Graduate Awards 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

On behalf of Dr. Wigle, Chair of the RFHS Graduate Studentship, and Dr. Karimi, Vice-Dean Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies... Dear graduate students and colleagues, The 2025/2026 Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Studentship Program is now open for applications. The RFHS Studentship is a partnered award, where ~60% of the funds come from the RFHS and ~40% comes from the advisor. The value of this year's awards is $20,000 for Master's students and $25,000 for PhD students. DEADLINE: November 10, 2025 *Students should use the following link to submit their application: https://forms.office.com/r/cVVtCxbKeu **Advisors, co-advisors, and referees should use the form at the following link to submit their assessment letters and/or CIHR Biosketch CommonCV: https://forms.office.com/r/KPmPUPYV0Y A complete application package consists of: * The completed application form with all its required attachments: https://forms.office.com/r/cVVtCxbKeu / https://forms.office.com/r/KPmPUPYV0Y * The advisor and co-advisor's CIHR Biosketch CommonCV submitted through this form: https://forms.office.com/r/KPmPUPYV0Y * Two assessment letters submitted through this form: https://forms.office.com/r/KPmPUPYV0Y The Terms of Reference (TORs) and FAQ Document are attached to this email, as well as a template for the Project Details Document (the use of the template is optional, but the submission of the document is mandatory). Soon, information about this opportunity will also be available at this page: Student experience | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca)<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience> * If the applicant doesn't have a UM email address, please email rfhsgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rfhsgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca> and we will provide a PDF form. **If the advisors, co-advisors and referees do not have a UM email address, they can submit the supporting documents to rfhsgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rfhsgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca>, as long as they identify in the email who is the student for whom they are submitting the documents. Don't hesitate to reach out may you have any questions. James Landicho Administrative Assistant and Project Leader Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba [cid:image001.jpg@01DC2D77.86F45570] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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FW: Catherine Eamer Cooke Memorial Fellowship (Otolaryngology) - Deadline, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
by Awards UGME 18 Sep '25

18 Sep '25

REMINDER: Applications are due to awardsugme(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:awardsugme@umanitoba.ca> no later than Friday, Oct. 3 at 4:00 pm. Attention!! Application deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025, Catherine Eamer Cooke Memorial Fellowship The purpose of the fund is to provide research support to a medical student, resident, or graduate student who is performing a supervised research project, in the Max Rady College of Medicine, related to the ear. Each year, beginning in 2018-2019, the available annual interest from the fund will be used to award one fellowship to a student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in either: (i) the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education Program in the Max Rady College of Medicine, or (ii) the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Master's or doctoral program delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine. (2) has either: (i) maintained good standing in the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education Program, or (ii) achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies based on the previous 60 credit hours of study. (3) will be performing a supervised research project related to the ear. (4) has demonstrated outstanding interest or commitment to ear research. Candidates will be required to submit an application (maximum 250 words) to the Department of Otolaryngology, GB421-820 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9, which includes the following information: the name of the applicant, the title of the research project, the objective and methods of the research, the research project budget; and a supporting letter from the faculty supervisor which includes a statement about how the student meets criterion (4) above. Please email your application to AwardsUGME(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:AwardsUGME@umanitoba.ca> All applications must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025. Research projects should be completed within a year of the award and should have appropriate ethics committee approvals. Thank you, Jen Mair

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Last Day for Registration: Meet the Professionals
by Molly Crandall 14 Sep '25

14 Sep '25

On behalf of HSGSA, YEN, and RFHS Dear RHFS members, Reminder to register for Meet the Professionals! Register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTkHnbE5yhPV3W3UGJdLKNMXOGgyMbuDz…>! At the Bannatyne campus, RFHS, HSGSA, and YEN are hosting Meet the Professionals in honor of Global Biotech Week. This is a professional development opportunity to learn and discuss different career paths in Manitoba’s bioscience sector. Whether you are a student, an early-career professional, or simply curious about the diverse opportunities in biotech, this event offers valuable insights, connections, and inspiration to help guide your next steps. Please see below for event information and the list of professional guests participating in the speed networking session. Date & Time: September 23rd, 2025 from 9:30-2:30 PM Event Timeline: 9:30-10:45 AM (Apotex Centre (RM 071)) - Academic Career Panel Discussion (please see attached poster for panelists) 11 AM-12 PM (Apotex Centre (RM 071)) - Industry and Government Panel Discussion (please see attached poster for panelists) 12-12:45 PM (Joe Doupe and Hildes Concourse) - Lunch 12:45-2:30 PM (Joe Doupe and Hildes Concourse) - Speed Networking Session Speed Networking Session Guests: 1. Shantel Alevizos - ThermoFisher 2. Thomas Mahood - GSK 3. Alex Pritchard - BioScision 4. Silvia Mantilla - CDIC 5. Brittany Semenchuk - Shared Health 6. Shilpa Chooniedass - Cancer Care Manitoba 7. Sachin Katyal - Cancer Care Manitoba 8. Neil Owens - Medicure 9. Jillian Waruk - FNHSSM 10. Vanessa Tait - FNHSSM 11. Dr. David Alexander - Cadham Provincial Laboratory Please register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTkHnbE5yhPV3W3UGJdLKNMXOGgyMbuDz…>! For inquiries, concerns, or event accommodations, please contact vpacademic(a)hsgsa.org<mailto:vpacademic@hsgsa.org> and YEN(a)biomb.ca<mailto:YEN@biomb.ca> Thanks, HSGSA, RFGDP, YEN Molly Crandall (she/her), PhD Student Event Coordinator, BAM-Youth Enrichment Network Cardiac Gene Biology and Women’s Heart Health & Cardiometabolic Function Dept. Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre

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2026 Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund - Call for Nominations
by RFHS Graduate Awards 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Hello, RFHS Graduate Students, On behalf of the Office of the Vice-Dean, Research, we are informing you that the call for nominations for the 2026 Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund is open. You may connect with your faculty for further information and for inquiries regarding nominations. Questions can also be directed to Radyresearch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Radyresearch@umanitoba.ca>. Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund 2026 - Call for Nominations The following has been sent on behalf of Dr. Jude Uzonna, Vice-Dean Research - Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Please see attached the following information on the 2026 Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund Call for Nominations. Thanks to the generosity of our donors the HKL fund has grown. This year we are able to offer an award of $6000. Attached are the following: - Nomination Guide - Request for Nominations - Nomination Form - New electronic version - Terms of Reference Requests for nominations, along with a FAAF is to be sent electronically to resmedgrants(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:resmedgrants@umanitoba.ca>, by Friday, October 24th, 2025. In the future, the value of the award will be based on the annual allocation that is generated by the fund. Annual allocations are determined as part of the University investment and trust policy. Thank you very much. Office of the Vice-Dean, Research Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Room A203 Chown Bldg. 753 McDermot Ave Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0T6 Telephone: 204-789-3375 Email: Radyresearch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Radyresearch@umanitoba.ca> Website: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/research/

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Catherine Eamer Cooke Fellowship - Deadline Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
by Awards UGME 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

Attention!! Application deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025, Catherine Eamer Cooke Memorial Fellowship The purpose of the fund is to provide research support to a medical student, resident, or graduate student who is performing a supervised research project, in the Max Rady College of Medicine, related to the ear. Each year, beginning in 2018-2019, the available annual interest from the fund will be used to award one fellowship to a student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in either: (i) the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education Program in the Max Rady College of Medicine, or (ii) the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Master's or doctoral program delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine. (2) has either: (i) maintained good standing in the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Medical Education Program, or (ii) achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies based on the previous 60 credit hours of study. (3) will be performing a supervised research project related to the ear. (4) has demonstrated outstanding interest or commitment to ear research. Candidates will be required to submit an application (maximum 250 words) to the Department of Otolaryngology, GB421-820 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9, which includes the following information: the name of the applicant, the title of the research project, the objective and methods of the research, the research project budget; and a supporting letter from the faculty supervisor which includes a statement about how the student meets criterion (4) above. Please email your application to AwardsUGME(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:AwardsUGME@umanitoba.ca> All applications must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025. Research projects should be completed within a year of the award and should have appropriate ethics committee approvals. Thank you, Jen Mair

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