Hello Riddell Faculty Students,

The VPRI Undergraduate Research Awards (URA) application period is open from January 12 to February 16, 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on research, scholarly, or creative experience by working directly with a University of Manitoba researcher.

About the URA program:

* Up to 205 awards available across all disciplines * 10% of awards reserved for self-declared Indigenous students * 2 additional awards for community-based projects * $7,000 award value * Recognition on your UM Experience Record

As part of the application process, you are required to reach out to researchers whose work aligns with your interests, learn more about their research or creative activities, and identify a preferred research supervisor. You will then submit an online application describing the proposed project and why you would like to work with that researcher. Your selected supervisor will be asked to confirm their willingness to supervise you.

To learn more about the program and how to apply, please visit: https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/undergraduate-research-a...

We encourage all eligible students with an interest in research to apply.

Best regards,

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Riddell Advisor

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources 440 Wallace Building, 125 Dysart Rd., Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 riddell.advisor@umanitoba.camailto:riddell.advisor@umanitoba.ca | +1 (431) 294-6739

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