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Drop-In Headshot Photo Sessions
by Nick Lupky 14 Oct '25

14 Oct '25

Hello Riddell Faculty staff, Headshot photo sessions will be available again starting next week in the Dean's Office boardroom. All faculty and staff are welcome to stop by during the times below: * Tuesday, October 21: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM * Thursday, October 23: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM * Friday, October 24: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM * Thursday, October 30: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Participation in this is completely optional. Please join only if you're comfortable, as the photos may be used in newsletters, social media, and other faculty materials. There's no need to book-just drop in at a time that works for you. No formal wear required-come as you are! Look for myself (Nick Lupky) or the front desk when you arrive. If you have any questions, you may contact nick.lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nick.lupky@umanitoba.ca>. Please note: These sessions are open to all staff, faculty, graduate students, and co-op students. Feel free to spread the word if someone needs a headshot! Thanks, and have a great week. Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. Want to stay up to date with everything coming from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources? Check out the following link: https://linktr.ee/riddellfaculty

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Spam Emails
by Jason Northage 14 Oct '25

14 Oct '25

Hello all, Just a heads up that an email is being sent around coming from our dean and department heads. This email address is sending emails as Mark Hanson and Alfredo Comacho, and might be coming from others as well. I've made IST (Abuse) aware of it, but if you do receive an email like below, you can also forward it to abuse(a)umanitoba.ca to let them know. Spam email: From: <oluwaseyiomotayo001(a)gmail.com> Sent: October 14, 2025 11:10 AM To: Subject: Check in Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hello, Could you share the best line to reach you , I'll follow up. Regards End Spam email Jason Northage IT4 - Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 102-70 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M6 Ph: 431-275-5477 "I do everything" “The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.”

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Inviting written feedback on the two candidates visiting this week for the CERC in Arctic Climate Action and Sustainability - deadline is NOON on Friday, 17 October 2025
by Janice Tilly 10 Oct '25

10 Oct '25

Hello Riddell Academic Staff and Graduate Students, The Search Committee chaired by Dr. Feiyue Wang, would be pleased to receive any written feedback that you might wish to provide following the presentations of Dr. Andry Petrov and Dr. Jasmine Saros, candidates for position of Associate Professor/Professor and CERC in Arctic Climate Action and Sustainability, Department of Environment and Geography. This confidential feedback should be sent directly to Janice Tilly support to the Faculty's Search Committee on behalf of the Environment and Geography Department, via email to Janice.Tilly(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Janice.Tilly@umanitoba.ca> no later than noon on Friday, 17 October 2025. All input is treated in strict confidence and is shared with the Search Committee. Please note that anonymous feedback will not be accepted. Regards, Janice Tilly Janice Tilly, MA (Health Education) PhD (Interdisciplinary) Candidate Executive Assistant to the Dean Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources 495 Wallace Building Ph: 431-323-4218

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Fw: [Adr-rlo] REMINDER: Additional Judges Needed for the 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase
by Sadia Ishaq 09 Oct '25

09 Oct '25

Dear all, Please note that VPRI urgently requires judges for the URS event to help in evaluating student presentations. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge, please fill out this link <https://uofmvprio.formstack.com/forms/2025_undergraduate_research_showcase_…> by Friday, October 10, 2025. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and peers who may also be interested in serving as judges. More details about the event can be found in the message below. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: AVP PKMI <AVP.PKMI(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 9:58 AM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; VPAC-Dept-Heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <vpac-dept-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Poster Competition <postcomp(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] REMINDER: Additional Judges Needed for the 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase Good morning, We are still in urgent need of more judges for the URS event next Thursday. Please distribute broadly to faculty members, Post Docs, and Research Associates in your units. The deadline to respond is tomorrow. Thank you, Mariam Mariam Abdelmessiah (she/her) Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice-Presidents Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) University of Manitoba 406 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-7952 Email: Mariam.Abdelmessiah(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mariam.Abdelmessiah@umanitoba.ca> From: AVP PKMI Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 4:21 PM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; VPAC-Dept-Heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Poster Competition <postcomp(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Additional Judges Needed for the 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase Importance: High [Image] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation) The 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/undergraduate-research-…> (URS) is fast approaching, and we’re thrilled to share that we’ve reached a record-breaking milestone- over 160 student participants are registered! To ensure a successful and enriching experience for all, we are urgently seeking additional volunteer judges to help evaluate student presentations. Event details: Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Location: UMSU University Centre (Multipurpose Rooms 210 to 224), Fort Garry campus Time: The judging will occur between 10:00am and 2:30pm. Judges will be scheduled in 2-hour blocks based on their availability. All judges will receive clear instructions and a scoring rubric in advance. Food and refreshments will be provided on-site. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge, please fill out this link <https://uofmvprio.formstack.com/forms/2025_undergraduate_research_showcase_…> by Friday, October 10, 2025. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and peers who may also be interested in serving as judges. Thank you in advance for helping to make this event a success. If you have any questions, please contact us at postcomp(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:postcomp@umanitoba.ca>. Warmest regards, Hans-Joachim ==================== Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (he/his) Professor, Department of Microbiology Laboratory for Biomolecular Design and Function Associate Vice-President Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation & Innovation University of Manitoba 407 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada E: hans-joachim.wieden(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:hans-joachim.wieden@umanitoba.ca> P: +1.204.474.9568 (office) P: +1.431.336.3767 (mobile) [cid:image002.png@01DC3902.DAE54A90] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, 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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Fwd: Call for Applications: CIFAR Forum on Radical Interdisciplinarity | Appel à candidatures : Forum sur l’interdisciplinarité radicale du CIFAR
by Feiyue Wang 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Dear all, See below FYI - please circulate to those who might be interested. Best, Fei 06/10/25 <https://cifar.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf97c3b3a750d231b4bbd2c61&…> CIFAR Forum on Radical Interdisciplinarity <https://cifar.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf97c3b3a750d231b4bbd2c61&…> In partnership with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), CIFAR invites applications for early-career researchers to participate in a Forum on Radical Interdisciplinarity, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from February 10-11, 2026. This year’s theme is Arctic Horizons, exploring the future of the Arctic — a region standing at the confluence of global transformation and deep-rooted resilience. We will bring together a highly diverse group of thinkers across disciplines, and by engaging with early-career researchers, we will actively involve the next generation in shaping future research directions. The application deadline is November 12, 2025. This opportunity is open to applicants within 10 years of receiving their PhD and who hold a postdoctoral or faculty position based in Canada or Switzerland. Contact details: nextgen(a)cifar.ca <mailto:nextgen@cifar.ca %C2%A0> Apply today <https://cifar.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf97c3b3a750d231b4bbd2c61&…> Initiative sur l’avenir de l’alimentation CIFAR-Arrell En partenariat avec le Fonds national suisse (FNS), le CIFAR invite les scientifiques en début de carrière à faire une demande de participation au Forum sur l’interdisciplinarité radicale, qui aura lieu à Genève, en Suisse, les 10 et 11 février 2026. Le thème cette année, Horizons arctiques, explore l’avenir de l’Arctique, une région qui se trouve au croisement d’une transformation planétaire et d’une résilience profonde. Nous rassemblerons un groupe très diversifié de têtes pensantes issues de toutes les disciplines et, en collaborant avec des scientifiques en début de carrière, nous mobiliserons activement la prochaine génération pour qu’elle participe à la définition des orientations futures de la recherche. Date limite de soumission d’une demande : 12 novembre 2025. Cette opportunité s’adresse aux personnes qui ont obtenu un doctorat il y a moins de dix ans et occupent un poste d’enseignement ou de stagiaire au postdoctorat au Canada ou en Suisse. Contactez-nous : nextgen(a)cifar.ca <mailto:nextgen@cifar.ca> Postulez sans tarder <https://cifar.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf97c3b3a750d231b4bbd2c61&…> Subscribe to our newsletter <https://cifar.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf97c3b3a750d231b4bbd2c61&…> to stay up-to-date on the latest developments at CIFAR. ___ The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is a globally influential research organization proudly based in Canada. We mobilize the world’s most brilliant people across disciplines and at all career stages to advance transformative knowledge and solve humanity’s biggest problems, together. We are supported by the governments of Canada, Alberta and Québec, as well as Canadian and international foundations, individuals, corporations and partner organizations. MaRS Centre, West Tower, 661 University Ave. Suite 505 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1M1 Canada Charitable Registration Number: 11921 9251 RR0001 Copyright © 2025 CIFAR, All rights reserved. ___ Want to change how you receive these emails? 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Funding Opportunities - Weekly Highlights
by Sadia Ishaq 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Dear all, * Here are updates on available funding opportunities. University Research Grants Program (URGP)<https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=4105> offers funding up to $15,000 to new faculty. New Faculty are defined as full-time academic faculty members who are within five years of the date of their first full-time appointment. New Faculty are eligible to receive up to three URGP awards in the five-year period. UM Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 4:30 pm CST University Indigenous Research Program<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> is offering funding in two streams: * UIRP-Connection for relationship-building activities with First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit communities. It does not support research activities. Available funding is $20,000 for two years. * UIRP-Project for original, high quality research projects across all disciplines. Available funding is $ 35,000 for three years. An additional $5,000 may be requested for knowledge mobilization activities. UM Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 4:30 pm CST University Collaborative Research Program (UCRP) <https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…> supports new collaborative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research projects. Funding up to $25,000 is available. UM Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 4:30 pm CST University International Programs & Projects Seed Fund (UIPPSF)<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> supports development of new international initiatives. Funding up to $5,000 is available. UM Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 4:30 pm CST UM/SSHRC Exchange Grants Program<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…> supports researchers to participate in international conferences of major scholarly significance. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported disciplines. Funding up to $750 (within Canada), $1000 (USA), and $1500 (International) UM Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 4:30 pm CST UM/SSHRC Explore Grants Program<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…> supports small-scale research projects in the social sciences and humanities. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported activities. Funding up to $10,000. This funding will be available to award approximately 4 UM/SSHRC Explore Applications during this Fall 2025 Competition. UM Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 by 4:30 pm CST Research Connections<https://researchmanitoba.ca/research-connections/> offers a maximum of $7,500, with an additional $2,500 available for events taking place in the Northern Manitoba region*. Research Manitoba funding must make up no more than 50% of the total event budget. Internal Application Deadline: October 27, 2025 Agency Application Deadline: November 17, 2025 CIFAR Global Scholars Program<https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=4083> offers $100,000 to develop and lead high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research. Internal Application Deadline: October 16, 2025 Agency Application Deadline: November 05, 2025 by 12:00 pm EST The France Canada Research Fund (FFCR)<https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=4089> provides research training for researchers at the master’s and doctorate levels. Laureates are awarded start-up grants of $8,000 to $15,000 CAD to fund research and student mobility between the two countries. Internal Application Deadline: October 24, 2025 Agency Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 Have a great week! Best regards, Sadia --- Sadia Ishaq Ph.D. (she/her) Research Facilitator Dean’s Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 496 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB | R3T2N2 sadia.ishaq(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Emmelia.Stainton@umanitoba.ca> Google Scholar: Sadia Ishaq<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f6C0EDQAAAAJ&hl=en>

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Application Deadline Extended – Scholarships & Thesis Prize
by Riddell Advisor 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

The application deadline for the following awards has been extended to Friday, October 10, 2025: * Ph.D. Thesis Prize * Debra & Ross Pitman Graduate Scholarship * Philip & Marjorie Eckman Scholarship – open to both Undergraduate and Graduate students We strongly encourage all eligible students to apply. These awards recognize outstanding research, academic excellence, and contributions to your field, and are an excellent way to gain recognition and support for your work. Please ensure your complete application, including all required documents, is submitted by the new deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your achievements! [A close-up of a logo Description automatically generated] Riddell Advisor Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources 440 Wallace Building, 125 Dysart Rd., Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 riddell.advisor(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:riddell.advisor@umanitoba.ca> | +1 (431) 294-6739 To schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor, visit https://3630.waitwell.ca The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. This message is available in alternate formats upon request.

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ASE Career Fair - October 7
by Nick Lupky 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Hello Riddell Faculty, On Tuesday, October 7th, the University of Manitoba will be hosting the ASE Career Fair. This is a great opportunity to connect with organizations in Agriculture, Science, Engineering, and of course, Environment. There will be available employment for full-time, part-time, co-op, and summer positions. The event will take place from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on campus in the Multipurpose Room, Floor 2 of UMSU University Centre. Please feel free to promote this to anyone who may be interested! So far, there are over 50 exhibitors registered. These include a range of Agricultural employers who may be of interest to students in biological, chemical and environmental sciences/studies. EER students may also wish to connect with energy and utilities employers like MB Hydro, Tundra Oil & Gas, Vale Base Metals, and NexGold Mining Corp. A full list of exhibitors can be found on the ASE Career Fair webpage<https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/career-fairs/ase-career-fair>. A number of exhibitors have expressed interest in connecting with specific groups of students. Here are just a few to highlight: * BCIT is looking to connect with students who are interested in continuing studies in Health Sciences; * Both ATCO and Federated Co-op Ltd have expressed interest in connecting with COMP students; * Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure would like to connect with students in environment and sciences, especially re. co-op opportunities, * Kinross Gold is recruiting for both summer and full-time opportunities for Geosciences students at the graduate and undergrad level. Check out the attached materials to learn more about the ASE Career Fair. Thanks, and have a great weekend! Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. Want to stay up to date with everything coming from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources? Check out the following link: https://linktr.ee/riddellfaculty

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Fw: **Reminder** 2026-2027 NSERC Research Tools & Instruments - Co-Investigator Process
by Sadia Ishaq 03 Oct '25

03 Oct '25

Dear all, Please note that RTI submissions require a formal confirmation from each partner university or research organization, supporting the eligibility of their researchers. Email your requests for signature and/or approval directly to Andrea Craig (Andrea.Craig(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca>) for a 7-business day deadline of 16 October 2025 with: * the most complete work-in-progress draft available and * the following information: PI and Host Institution: UManitoba Co-Investigator(s): Sponsor, Program: NSERC Research Tools & Instruments Title: Pls see the message below for more details. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: Andrea Craig <Andrea.Craig(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 2:21 PM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] **Reminder** 2026-2027 NSERC Research Tools & Instruments - Co-Investigator Process Dear ADRs and RLOs, As we approach peak NSERC competition season, I’m writing to request that units remind researchers about the minimal process for when they’re a co-applicant on a Research Tools & Instruments grant application. Most institutions hosting an RTI application require partner institutions to confirm eligibility and participation approval of researchers involved in advance of the deadline (often an email or signature). To ensure I can manage these during this high-volume season, requests for signature and/or approval can be sent directly to me (Andrea.Craig(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca>) for a 7-business day deadline of 16 October 2025 with: * the most complete work-in-progress draft available and * the following information: PI and Host Institution: UManitoba Co-Investigator(s): Sponsor, Program: NSERC Research Tools & Instruments Title: A FAAF isn’t required. If a CCV is provided, I’ll gladly review that for compliance with NSERC guidelines. Kind thanks for your assistance with this, and my best wishes for a smooth and successful Discovery season! Warmly, Andrea From: Andrea Craig Sent: Friday, September 5, 2025 9:30 AM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: 2026-2027 NSERC Research Tools & Instruments - info, support, and webinar Dear ADRs and RLOs, Please share with your units, as appropriate, the following program information and resources, in addition to the webinar announcement (How to Complete the RTI application) from NSERC for the Research Tools & Instruments<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RTII-OIRI/RTI-OIR_eng.…> grant program. RTI Info Program information links (full instructions, program criteria, eligibility, etc.) and resources (this memo, best practices document) can be found on the ORS Intranet site here: https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa… • The internal deadline this year for NSERC RTI applications is Monday, 6 October 2025. The deadline to submit to NSERC is Monday, 27 October by 4:30pm. • UM Funding Opportunities Database entry can be found at this link: https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=3157 RTI Support from VPRIO Sent on behalf of Dr Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International), please find attached the memorandum outlining cash support available for RTI applications requesting >$100k. This support is available on a matching basis with faculties that also commit to providing funds to their applicant researchers (conditional on success). If your unit will be providing cash support to be matched by VPRIO, please share the attached memo with researchers in your units. Written confirmation of your support can be sent with their FAAF package on 6 October or emailed directly to me (Andrea.Craig(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca>). RTI Webinar Please share the details below for this year’s English and French sessions for How to Complete the RTI Application webinar, hosted by NSERC. Pre-registration is not required. NSERC asks potential participants to please view the pre-recorded videos<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ox0GB7vXYmNGBKEAuMPb5H3Yaiw62Sf> prior to attending a live Q&A session, as the material presented in the videos will not be repeated. Additional links to program material, such as the Peer Review Manual, are given below. ---- Researchers are welcome to reach out to me directly at any time with questions about this program. If I can be of any further assistance or information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Warm regards, Andrea [cid:image001.png@01DC33A4.DDC91BF0] Andrea Craig, BSc (she/her) Research Grants Specialist (NSERC and Genome Canada), Office of Research Services Vice-President (Research & International) 404 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 E-mail: Andrea.Craig(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca> Please visit the NSERC intranet page<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> for the current program information, deadlines and resources. Also, the latest version of the FAAF and step-by-step instructions are available on both the ORS website<https://umanitoba.ca/research/office-research-services/funding-application-…> and the intranet<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…>. From: NSERC Discovery - Découverte CRSNG <RESGRANT(a)NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA<mailto:RESGRANT@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA>> To: NSERC-ONET Research Grants Officers <NSERC_RGO(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:NSERC_RGO@nserc-crsng.gc.ca>> Cc: NSERC Discovery - Découverte CRSNG <RESGRANT(a)NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA<mailto:RESGRANT@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA>> Subject: Q&A sessions / Séances de questions et de réponses Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Unclassified | Sans classification (Le français suit) NSERC offers a series of pre-recorded videos followed by Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to complete an application using the Research Portal<https://portal-portail.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/> and the NSERC Canadian Common CV<https://ccv-cvc.ca/> (CCV). You will find below the pre-recorded videos as well as the dates for these upcoming Q&A sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend the Q&A sessions. The sessions will be open 15 minutes in advance. Considering the high attendance to our Q&A sessions, NSERC staff may not have time to respond to all individual questions during the sessions. Any additional questions should be directed to our support team at NSERC Discovery<mailto:NSERC%20Discovery%20-%20Découverte%20CRSNG%20%3cRESGRANT@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA%3e>. We ask that you view the pre-recorded videos<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ox0GB7vXYmNGBKEAuMPb5H3Yaiw62Sf> prior to attending a Q&A session, as the material presented in the videos will not be repeated. Research Tools and Instruments application In preparation, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the following documents: • RTI program description<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RTII-OIRI/RTI-OIR_eng.a…> which includes the Peer Review Manual<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/_doc/Reviewers-Examinateurs/RTI-OIR_eng.pdf> and Frequently Asked Questions<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/_doc/Professors-Professeurs/RTIFAQ-OIRFAQ_e.p…> • Instructions for Completing an RTI Application<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions…> How to complete an RTI application (English session) Comment remplir une demande OIR (French session) Dates Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Thursday, September 25, 2025 Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (ET) 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (ET) Open to Members of the research community across Canada Members of the research community across Canada Links to live sessions Links to submit questions in advance Live Q&A session - September 9, 2025<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/212118d0-8b87-49a9-b32c-f52c58c43b…> Live Q&A session - September 25, 2025<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3a7b4d0a-8020-480c-9954-1a57b94bbb…> Link to questionnaire for September 9, 2025<https://app.sli.do/event/fVGkb1MvFqAKNi1axb9KJF> Link to questionnaire for September 25, 2025<https://app.sli.do/event/jwFkDNBxB2DojrdFpj2MUS> Live Q&A session - September 3, 2025<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7bce378d-8b8a-4f28-9988-884cdd311a…> Live Q&A session - September 23, 2025<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/49b79b5a-28b8-446b-a1f1-306a3be5b3…> Link to questionnaire for September 3, 2025<https://app.sli.do/event/5JoLxquyVT4sHm71qyvtMA> Link to questionnaire for September 23, 2025<https://app.sli.do/event/1PHFjAkVddzCJZn5aUaaUd> Consult the Q&A sessions page<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/RP-CCV-Webin…> to learn about upcoming sessions. Thank you Program Operations and Change Management Unit Research Grants and Scholarships Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Unclassified | Sans classification

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Fw: Apply to Lab2Market Validate by Oct 17
by Sadia Ishaq 02 Oct '25

02 Oct '25

Dear all, The Lab2Market Prairies VALIDATE Program is open for all Graduate researchers (Masters, PhD, and Postdoc), Certificate and Diploma students, and Undergraduate students. The deadline to apply to the program is 17 October 2025. Pls share this information with your students and refer to the message below for more details. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: AVP PKMI <AVP.PKMI(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:10 AM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; VPAC-Dept-Heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <vpac-dept-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; Rector St. Pauls College <Rector.StPaulsCollege(a)umanitoba.ca>; Anastasia Cholakis <Anastasia.Cholakis(a)umanitoba.ca>; Marcia Friesen <Marcia.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Lisa O'Hara <Lisa.Ohara(a)umanitoba.ca>; Allison Abra <Allison.Abra(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kelley Main <Kelley.Main(a)umanitoba.ca>; Douglas Brown <Douglas.Brown(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kellie Thiessen <Kellie.Thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Richard Jochelson <Richard.Jochelson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Heidi Marx <Heidi.Marx-Wolf(a)umanitoba.ca>; Peter Nickerson <Peter.Nickerson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Dean Environment <Dean.Environment(a)umanitoba.ca>; Reg Urbanowski <reginald.urbanowski(a)umanitoba.ca>; Ute Kothe <Ute.Kothe(a)umanitoba.ca>; Hope Anderson <Hope.Anderson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca>; Stephen Runge <Stephen.Runge(a)umanitoba.ca>; Stephen Runge <Stephen.Runge(a)umanitoba.ca>; Peter Donahue <Peter.Donahue(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jan Stewart <Jan.Stewart(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mimi Locher <Mira.Locher(a)umanitoba.ca>; Suzanne Gagnon <Suzanne.Gagnon(a)umanitoba.ca>; Brian Mark <Brian.Mark(a)umanitoba.ca>; Josee Lavoie <Josee.Lavoie(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Bonnie Warkentine <Bonnie.Warkentine(a)umanitoba.ca>; Dawn Silva <Dawn.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca>; Susan Hirst <Susan.Hirst(a)umanitoba.ca>; Grace Bamigbade <Grace.Bamigbade(a)umanitoba.ca>; Ivan Froese <Ivan.Froese(a)umanitoba.ca>; Janine Drennan Alsip <Janine.Drennan(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jennifer Palichuk <Jennifer.Palichuk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jessica Bonneteau <Jessica.Bonneteau(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jodi Petch <Jodi.Petch(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jonas Brandt <Jonas.Brandt(a)umanitoba.ca>; Karen Soares <Karen.Soares(a)umanitoba.ca>; Liane Allen <Liane.Allen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Marion DeJong <Marion.DeJong(a)umanitoba.ca>; Melissa Stamm <Melissa.Stamm(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca>; Sarah Rout <Sarah.Rout(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tammy De Jong <Tammy.DeJong(a)umanitoba.ca>; Elsie Besana <Elsie.Gomez-Besana(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tara Vogelsang <Tara.Vogelsang(a)umanitoba.ca>; Teresa Albinet-Lecocq <Teresa.Albinet-Lecocq(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tracy Foster Davidson <Tracy.Foster(a)umanitoba.ca>; Liza Latta <Liza.Latta(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] Apply to Lab2Market Validate by Oct 17 [Image] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice President (Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation & Innovation) Please distribute amongst your faculty. Thank you, Hans-Joachim ==================== Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (he/his) Associate Vice-President Partnership, Knowledge Mobilisation & Innovation University of Manitoba 407 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada From: Demetre Balaktsis <Demetre.Balaktsis(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Demetre.Balaktsis@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Apply to Lab2Market Validate by Oct 17 WHAT? Apply NOW to the Lab2Market Prairies VALIDATE Program! WHO? Calling all Graduate researchers (Masters, PhD, and Postdoc), Certificate and Diploma students, and Undergraduate students from any faculty or discipline at universities and colleges in Manitoba or Saskatchewan, who are interested in exploring research commercialization and entrepreneurship. WHY? PROGRAM: Validate CORE – a 16-week deep dive to turn your research into a real-world startup. All applicants will go through a review process and 20 will be selected. * Acquire practical knowledge and skills by actively engaging in... * customer discovery * market validation * business model development * Connect with Canada’s innovation ecosystem * Receive up to $10,000 in funding” LEARN MORE? Read the attached FLYER to learn more and APPLY<https://airtable.com/appMYxj6uuBxtSS72/pagPUhv7Mm0wiA5i9/form?prefill_Appli…> before the October 17 deadline. Sincerely, Demetre Balaktsis Program Manager, Lab2Market Prairies Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation (431) 337-7376

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