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Call for Applications – Madame Yiching Zheng Kao Memorial Scholarship
by RFHS Graduate Studies 01 May '23

01 May '23

Dear College of Medicine graduate students: This email is to draw your attention to the Madame Yiching Zheng Kao Memorial Scholarship. Professor Kwan Chi Kao established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba in memory of his wife, Madame Yiching Zheng Kao with an initial gift of $10,000. This fund was established to reward graduate students in the College of Medicine who are conducting research in the area of breast cancer. Each year, the available annual income from the fund will be used to offer one scholarship to a graduate student who: (1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a Masters or Doctoral program delivered by a department in the Max Rady College of Medicine; (2) has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; and (3) has demonstrated excellence in the area of breast cancer research. In the event that there is no eligible candidate who meets all of the criteria outlined above, the award will be offered to a student who meets criteria (1), (2), and who has demonstrated excellence in the area of cancer research. Please see the Terms of Reference (TORs; attached) for further details. Deadline: June 1, 2023 – 12:00 pm: Submit eligible applications to RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca>. To apply, please ensure the submission of the following: (I) APPLICATION PACKAGE: An application package, in a single PDF file with file name department - applicant surname (for example, Immunology – Smith]. Applications must include the following (in order): 1. Internal application form (attached to this email); 2. a current transcript(s) (online transcripts need to be validated by the student's department); 3. a curriculum vitae; 4. two academic letters of reference from professors at a post-secondary institution; 5. a description of proposed or ongoing research (maximum 500 words). Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions. Best, Bianca Felisbino she/her/hers Administrative Assistant Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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Libraries Town Hall - Open Access - Monday, April 3/23
by RFHS Graduate Studies 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

On behalf of Dr. Jude Uzonna, Vice-Dean Research - Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Andrea Szwajcer, Research Services Librarian, University of Manitoba: Calling all researchers, scholars and students - we're here to help you navigate the confusing world of open access and scholarship. From APC discounts and repository deposit, to a new copyright learning tool, to using and creating open education resources in your courses, we will breeze through it all and leave time for questions and answers. Graduate students are welcome as we will be addressing thesis publishing concerns. Please see the attached for details. Any questions, please reach out to Radyresearch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Radyresearch@umanitoba.ca>. Best, Bianca Felisbino she/her/hers Administrative Assistant Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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Call for Applications – Dr. Forough Khadem Memorial Award
by Student Research Forum 16 Mar '23

16 Mar '23

To whom it may concern: The 2022-2023 competition for the Dr. Forough Khadem Memorial Award is now open. Details regarding this award are attached to this email. Deadline: April 12, 2023 – 12:00 pm: Submit eligible application (application package, reference letters, and digital photo) to RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca>. To apply for this award, applicants will be required to ensure the submission of the following: (I) APPLICATION PACKAGE: An application package, in a single PDF file with file name “department - applicant surname” (for example, Immunology – Smith]. Applications must include the following (in order): 1. application cover form (attached to this email); 2. curriculum vitae; 3. a description of the candidate’s proposed or ongoing research (maximum 500 words); 4. a description of the candidate’s leadership experience through formal or informal roles in our community (maximum of 500 words). and attached to the email as a separate file - 5. digital photo of the candidate suitable for use in the presentation of award, should the candidate be selected as recipient of the award (landscape format; high resolution [0.5 – 1 MB] preferred); (II) REFERENCE LETTERS: 6. two letters of reference; at least one letter must be provided from a professor at a post-secondary institution that supports their scientific excellence and leadership/initiative; i. Applicants should submit a maximum of two (2) reference letters; ii. Reference letters should be submitted to s RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca> directly from the referee’s email address; iii. Referees would preferably send their letters as a PDF file with file name applicant surname – referee surname.pdf. Best, The MSHRF Planning Team

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Small Talk Strategies in the Classroom - Workshop for international graduate students
by RFHS Graduate Studies 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

On behalf of the Student Services at Bannatyne Campus, we would like to invite the RFHS international graduate students to the Workshop: [cid:image001.png@01D95758.63FCF100]

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Register for the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (June 12-14, 2023)
by Student Research Forum 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

Sent on behalf of Dr. Hope Anderson - Vice Dean, Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies: We invite you to join us for the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF)<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/research/manitoba-student-health-resea…> on June 12-14, 2023 at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus. Please complete our registration form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0ioqRuiySY83JVHHpWzkhmACoAhiBd12…> by May 27, 2023 to guarantee your spot. Additionally, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit an abstract<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrC4LaX5UyDOx8dDHrZZ0r88K6DWdsooI…> by April 10, 2023 to be considered for participation in the Research Poster Competition. Visit the MSHRF website<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/research/manitoba-student-health-resea…> for more information. Hope to see you there! The MSHRF Planning Team [A picture containing text Description automatically generated]

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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital annual Pursuit Awards International Competition - Call for Applications
by RFHS Graduate Studies 08 Mar '23

08 Mar '23

[cid:image001.jpg@01D94B73.1CE5E150] Dear colleagues, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's 13th annual Pursuit Awards international competition is now accepting applications. This competition recognizes PhD students and recent doctoral graduates from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in childhood disability research, thus creating a world of possibilities for children and youth living with disabilities and their families. Some of the country's leading young minds have showcased their innovative research, from examining how physical activity can enhance the health of children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions, to developing a tool to help families make informed treatment decisions for their child living with brachial plexus birth injury. The top three candidates, chosen by an esteemed judging panel of scientists, staff and family leaders, will be announced at a ceremony held virtually during the annual Ward Research Day on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The first-place recipient will receive $3,000. The second-place recipient will receive $2,000. The third-place recipient will receive $1,000. The annual Pursuit Awards is made possible by the generous contributions of The Ward Family Foundation, Holland Bloorview Foundation donors, and the Bloorview Research Institute. Learn more: https://hollandbloorview.ca/research-education/bloorview-research-institute… For more information, please contact BRIrequests(a)hollandbloorview.ca<mailto:BRIrequests@hollandbloorview.ca> Read about the 2022 recipients<https://hollandbloorview.ca/research-education/bloorview-research-institute…>. ________________________________ Application Process for the 2023 Pursuit Award Eligibility We encourage you to apply if your PhD research is focused on pediatric disability and you are a: * Current PhD student (less than six months away from defense); OR * Postdoctoral trainee (within one year of receiving PhD; OR * Recent graduate (within one year of receiving their PhD. Criteria Finalists are evaluated based on significance of research results, methodological rigour, empirical content, and impact and relevance to the field of childhood disability. Finalists are expected to pre-record their presentations for the virtual Ward Research Day on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. It is expected that finalists are available to participate in the event. How to apply To apply for the 2023 Pursuit Award competition, please fill out the attached application and submit to brirequests(a)hollandbloorview.ca<mailto:brirequests@hollandbloorview.ca> by Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST Best, Bianca Felisbino she/her/hers Administrative Assistant Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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The Geneva Challenge 2023: The Challenges of Loneliness - Call for registration
by RFHS Graduate Studies 08 Mar '23

08 Mar '23

Hello graduate students, The Geneva Challenge, hosted by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, is a project funded by Swiss Ambassador Jenö Staehelin and aims to encourage interdisciplinary problem-solving analysis among master students on advancing human development within the scope of a relevant topic. This year, students are invited to develop analysis-based proposals on "The Challenges of Loneliness". As the key to this issue is an interdisciplinary solution, crossing traditional boundaries between academic disciplines, we are inviting Master students from all academic programs and from anywhere in the world to provide helpful strategic recommendations. Five prizes, one per continent, will be distributed. Teams of 3-5 master students must submit an 8,000 words proposal which: * identifies a challenge related to loneliness; * constructs an interdisciplinary analysis to address the identified challenge; * proposes innovation at the policy, practice, process or technology levels turning the challenge into a development opportunity. The Geneva Challenge 2023 will distribute 25'000 CHF in monetary prizes and the five finalist teams will be invited (travel and accommodation expenses covered) to publicly present their work in Geneva before a panel of high-level experts. Networking opportunities are also envisioned as part of the prize package. Registrations close on 23 April 2023. Submission due by 14 July 2023. More information is available on THE GENEVA CHALLENGE 2023 | IHEID (graduateinstitute.ch)<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/geneva-challenge/geneva-challenge-2023> Best, Bianca Felisbino she/her/hers Administrative Assistant Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [University of Manitoba logo.] 753 McDermot Avenue, Chown Building, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Tel: 204-789-3402 Email: bianca.felisbino(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:bianca.felisbino@umanitoba.ca>

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Graduate Program Recruitment
by Susan Carvell 12 Dec '22

12 Dec '22

Graduate Students: Are you interested in graduate training at the intersection of data analytics and health? Are you looking to gain experience while completing a graduate program at University of Manitoba or University of Victoria? The Visual and Automated Disease Analytics (VADA) Program might be for you! The last intake round for the VADA program is live and accepting applications for the final cohort of the program. The VADA Program aims to train the next generation of health, health informatics, and computational science graduate students to translate complex health data into insights that can be used to improve the health of populations and support health care decision making. Students foster skills in software programs such as R, Python and Tableau by working with real datasets and problems. Professional competencies are also developed in responsible conduct of research, communications, entrepreneurism, project management, professional and personal development. Students complete the VADA Program in one year while concurrently completing their degree. The program has four components: * Foundations of Disease Analytics Course (3 credit hours offered over two semesters) * Summer School * Internship (8 weeks for Master's students and 16 weeks for Doctoral students) * A thesis project focused on data visualization and/ or advanced analytics (e.g., statistical or machine learning, network analysis) for chronic or infectious diseases Students are eligible for one year of funding. Current stipends are $19,000 for Master's students and $23,000 for Doctoral students. Learn more about the VADA Program and apply by visiting https://vada.cs.umanitoba.ca/ or contacting our Program Coordinator: vada.program(a)chimb.ca<mailto:vada.program@chimb.ca>

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FW: AI4PH Internships & Mentorships
by RFHS Graduate Studies 10 Nov '22

10 Nov '22

Dear RFHS graduate students: Please see below for an internship program that may be of interest. Sincerely, Hope D. Anderson, Ph.D. Professor of Pharmacy & Vice Dean, Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences; Principal Investigator, Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre [cid:image001.jpg@01D8F4FF.D1B92800] Tel: 204-480-1455 Email: hope.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:hope.anderson@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. 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. From: Artificial Intelligence for Public Health <ai4ph.dlsph(a)utoronto.ca> Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2022 9:04 AM To: Sarah Nayani <sarah.nayani(a)utoronto.ca>; Senthujan Senkaiahliyan <senthujan.senkaiahliyan(a)mail.utoronto.ca> Subject: AI4PH Internships & Mentorships Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear AI4PH Friends and Colleagues We are now receiving applications to the AI4PH internship program and we think it might be of interest to people in your network. As you know AI4PH is focused on building capacity in AI and big data skills for transformative change in addressing population and public health challenges and understanding how these tools impact health equity. The goal is to establish a workforce of public health researchers and practitioners who develop and apply innovations in equitable artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to public health research, policy, and practice in Canada. The AI4PH Internship Program We are looking for interns for our inaugural cohort who will work for 15 hours/week for 3-6 months at one of our partner organizations on projects related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and public health and equity. Partner organizations consist of leading public health agencies, hospitals systems, NGOs, and data institutes. Interns will be awarded a $10,000 stipend to support them through their work. Details can be found here: https://ai4ph-hrtp.ca/internship-portal/. Our partners this year are Vector Institute, Statistics Canada, Hospital for Sick Kids, Toronto, and Trillium Health Partners - we will be expanding our partnerships over the coming 5 years. Candidates can apply if they have the following: * Canadian Citizenship or a valid work permit * A graduate degree or are in a graduate trainee program* * High interest in public health, AI, equity (evaluated through their application question) * CV with evidence of related research and/or work experience Senthujan Senkaiahliyan, our internship lead can be contacted for further details senthujan.senkaiahliyan(a)mail.utoronto.ca<mailto:senthujan.senkaiahliyan@mail.utoronto.ca>. The AI4PH Mentorship & Scholarship Program. We are also looking for more mentors who might like to join our program, details can be found here: https://ai4ph-hrtp.ca/mentorship/. Mentor's supervisees can apply next year for scholarships with the program of up to $20K to work on AI4PH related projects. We would be very grateful if you could forward this email to your network. AI4PH Team Twitter: @AI4PH Website: ai4ph-hrtp.ca Tel: +1 647 964 6955 "For thousands of years the land upon which the University of Toronto operates has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land."

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[Adr-rlo] "Tech for Good" Disrupted conference - tickets and student Career Connections opportunity
by RFHS Graduate Studies 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

***This message is being distributed on behalf of Partnerships & Innovation*** The Partnerships & Innovation office has contributed to a sponsorship for the “Tech for Good” Disrupted conference put on by TechMB. As a part of this, we have 7 passes available for their virtual event happening on Sept 29th, 8:30 – noon. More info on the conference can be found at: https://techmanitoba.ca/disrupted/ Please let me know if you are interested in a pass (will be distributed on a first come/first served basis). Also as part of Disrupted, they are offering a Career Connections event on the same day from 12:30 – 2 for recent grads and students who will be graduating within the next year. All students who register for Career Connections will be eligible to attend the “Tech for Good” Disrupted Conference free of charge. I have attached the Career Connections poster which you are free to circulate. Thanks, Darren ------ Darren Fast, Ph.D. Director, Partnerships & Innovation University of Manitoba 410 – 100 Innovation Dr. Winnipeg, MB R3T 6G2 Darren.fast(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Darren.fast@umanitoba.ca> (204) 298-1563 (mobile) [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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