September 2019 - Soils-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Funding Opportunity for Students Doing Northern Research
by Martha Blouw 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Roxanne Tackie Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 10:49 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Funding Opportunity for Students Doing Northern Research Good morning everyone, I would like to advise you of a funding opportunity that some of your students may be eligible for. Please share widely with all who may benefit. The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) will help students pay for transportation and living costs while obtaining practical fieldwork experience in the North. Students will have the opportunity to develop interest and expertise on northern issues, and improve their research skills. To be eligible, students must be: * Undertaking field research in the Canadian North (see the map<https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/fundingforresearchers/maps.html> for NSTP's definition of "North") * A Canadian citizen or permanent resident * Enrolled in Graduate Studies; or * A senior undergraduate student whose northern field work research is tied to their thesis To apply, students can find the online application and further information by following this link to our graduate awards database<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. I have also attached the FAQ document supplied by the NSTP. Take care. Roxanne ________________________________ Roxanne Tackie B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.480.1000 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/>

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Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences
by Martha Blouw 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Print Settings (Graduate) Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences Oct 1, 2019 11:30 PM Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards (Graduate) Willy Wiebe Graduate Fellowship in Agricultural and Food Sciences<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_s…> Due October 1 at 11:30 PM Through a testamentary gift from Willy Wiebe, a farmer from the rural municipality of Rhineland in Manitoba, an endowment fund of $450,000 has been established at the University of Manitoba to support a graduate fellowship in breeding and research in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat. The fellowship, valued at the available annual income, will be offered to a student who: (1) is enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Agricultural and Food Sciences; (2) as a Master's student, achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours completed in their undergraduate program or, as a Ph.D. student, achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 in their Master's program; (3) demonstrates an interest in and potential for research; (4) has identified an advisor in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences who is willing to support a project in breeding and research in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat. The fellowship cannot be held with another award valued at or higher than the current level of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship that is offered at the recipient's level of study (Master's or Ph.D. level). Applicants will be required to submit a completed application form on or before the designated deadline date. Application forms will be made available from the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. The fellowship can be renewed once by the same recipient in a Master's program, and twice for the same recipient in a Ph.D. program. The fellowship recipient will receive a renewal provided they are making satisfactory progress in their program. In years when a renewal of the award is made, no new award will be offered. If, in the judgment of the selection committee, no applicants meet the award criteria in a given year, the award will not be made in that year. The selection committee will be the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards Committee. This agreement may be amended by the mutual consent of the donor (or designate) and the University of Manitoba. All such amendments shall be in writing. In the absence of the donor (or designate), and providing all reasonable efforts have been made to consult, the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba has the right to modify the terms of this award if, because of changed conditions, it becomes necessary to do so. Such modification shall conform as closely as possible to the expressed intention of the donor in establishing the award.

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For UMGF/MGS Holders
by Martha Blouw 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

Reminder: As per the UMGFMGS Award Holders Guide: UMGF/MGS holders are required to apply to an external agency (such as NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR) at every possible opportunity in order to continue payments. Thanks. Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science │ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba │Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 204-474-8223

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Have you received an award?
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

The Faculty of Graduate Studies hosts an annual reception for award winners. Can you please let me know if you have received an award as per below, and provide me with the award name and value? I know some of your awards, but perhaps not all and I don't want to miss any. Thanks. Martha From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca>> On Behalf Of Roxanne Tackie Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 11:58 AM To: gs-suppstaff-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-suppstaff-contacts@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] FGS Awards Reception: Request for Awardee Info Dear Graduate Support Staff: The Faculty of Graduate Studies is once again preparing for its annual Awards Reception to recognize the achievements of graduate students who have newly received awards/scholarships (not bursaries, research grants or travel awards) greater than or equal to $10,000 per year. As such, we do not want to miss out on inviting all deserving recipients. Would you please forward me the names of your students who have received and accepted an award for the 2018/2019 academic year greater than or equal to $10,000 per year. Please include: * award competitions from November 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019 * awards for which the student may or may not have started receiving monies yet * please not include renewals. I DO NOT require the names of those students who have the: * UMGF * Duff Roblin * NSERC CGSM, PGSM, CGSD, PGSD, SSHRC CGSM/DOCTORAL, CIHR CGSM/Doctoral * Vanier * U of M Distinguished Dissertation * MHRC (Manitoba Health Research Council) * J.G. Fletcher Ph.D. Fellowship for Research in Aboriginal Issues * J.W. Dafoe Graduate Fellowship * James Gordon Fletcher * Alexander Crerar Thank you for your cooperation! Roxanne ________________________________ Roxanne Tackie B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.480.1000 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/>

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REMINDER: NSERC Doctoral Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '19

13 Sep '19

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO DEADLINES FOR THIS COMPETITION - THE FIRST DEADLINE (Sept 20, 2019) IS FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES. THE SECOND DEADLINE (Sept 27, 2019) IS FOR RECEIPT OF YOUR COMPLETE NSERC APPLICATION VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL. NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year * For PhD students Research Field(s):Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: September 27, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program
by Martha Blouw 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) program is 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. The CGS M program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible master’s or, in some cases, doctoral programs in Canada. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. The CGS M program supports up to 3,000 students annually in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three federal agencies: CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the institutional level, under the guidance of the three agencies. Students submit their application to the institution at which they intend to hold their award using the Research Portal. Please read and follow application information and requirements carefully: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp Application Deadline: December 1, before 8:00 p.m. (ET) Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science │ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba │Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2 204-474-8223

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FW: Awards currently open for competition with deadlines on September 20th and October 1st, 2019.
by Martha Blouw 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Agriculture Awards Program Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 2:49 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Awards currently open for competition with deadlines on September 20th and October 1st, 2019. Hello all, This email is to inform you that there are several awards currently open for competition with deadlines on September 20th and October 1st, 2019. How to Apply: All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the UM Learn site. To access the awards page, log into University of Manitoba UM Learn, using your username and password, and then select Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Awards from your list of courses. Awards currently open for competition can be found under the path Assessments/Assignments where you can see the deadlines and access the application forms for each of them. I will be uploading/changing/deleting files into the UM Learn site on a regular basis so you might consider changing your notification settings if you subscribed for email notifications. Otherwise, every time that I upload a file, you will receive an email notification. You can change your settings here Change Notification Settings<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/Notifications/Settings?ou…> How to determine if you are eligible to apply: Each of the awards have different eligibility criteria, so you are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. Terms of reference are available on the Faculty Awards Database page http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/awards/index.html. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through UM Learn! The Faculty Awards Committee will meet at the end of October to select winners for each award. If you have been recommended by the Committee, you will be notified by Financial Aid and Awards (FAA) directly. If you have any questions related to money disbursement you can contact FAA at http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/ ***NOTE: please remember you have to be enrolled full-time to qualify for Scholarships and Fellowships. Please feel free to contact Marisol at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about the awards or the application process. Any suggestions to improve the site are more than welcome! We want to make this site a better and easier tool for you to apply for awards. Kind regards, Marisol ______________________ Marisol Soto, M.A. Student Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Room 160, 66 Dafoe Road - University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474-1688 agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/afs/awards<http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/awards> Office hours: Monday to Friday from noon to 3:30 pm We only accept awards applications through UM Learn Questions related to money disbursement should be sent directly to Financial Aid and Awards office at http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/

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Psychological Service Centre
by Nathaniel Ort 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

Hi Everyone! My name is Nate Ort, I am a graduate student in the Department of Plant Science here at the University of Manitoba. I had communicated this message to graduate students in my department, and Martha suggested I pass it along to you as well. Furthermore, I encourage you to share this with other students, professors, advisors or anyone. I am open and honest with my mental health, and have no problem sharing my story. A service at the U of M that I became aware of earlier this year is the Psychological Service Centre. The Psychological Service Centre is a training clinic for Clinical Psychology Graduate Students enrolled at the University of Manitoba. All services are provided at no charge. This is something that I started going to a few months ago to address symptoms of anxiety disorder. It is easily one of the best things I have ever done. I believe that taking care of yourself, and your mental health should be everyone’s top priority. Below are links for more information, or to download the referral form (which I believe must be submitted in person). If you have any questions about the program please reach out to them; however, if you feel comfortable speaking to me about it I am more than happy to share my experience with anxiety and the PSC service. In academia these issues are all around us, and almost no one is talking about them. If your mental health has been impacted by academia, or your mental health is effecting your school work - you are not alone. Information: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/psych_services/psc/index.html To apply / join the wait list: https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/psych_services/public/3111.… Best, Nate Nathaniel Ort Graduate Student (M.Sc) Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building – 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada 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.

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NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships Information Session
by Martha Blouw 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

NSERC SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS INFORMATION SESSION<http://bit.ly/2ks7JLH> September 18, 2019 2:00-4:00pm E3-262 Engineering Bldg. (Senate Chambers) Register<http://bit.ly/2ks7JLH> Martha

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Additional Information: NSERC Doctoral Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 06 Sep '19

06 Sep '19

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO DEADLINES FOR THIS COMPETITION - THE FIRST DEADLINE (Sept 20, 2019) IS FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES. THE SECOND DEADLINE (Sept 27, 2019) IS FOR RECEIPT OF YOUR COMPLETE NSERC APPLICATION VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL. NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year * For PhD students Research Field(s):Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: September 27, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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