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Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2bnZmu5> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $17,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Agricultural science related fields Deadline: October 23, 2020 More Info<http://bit.ly/2bnZmu5>

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FW: Invitation to the ReThin Protein Challenge'2
by Martha Blouw 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

From: James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:James.House@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 8:17 AM To: Emily Gregorchuk <Emily.Gregorchuk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Emily.Gregorchuk@umanitoba.ca>>, Taylor Friesen <Taylor.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Taylor.Friesen@umanitoba.ca>>, Agriculture Graduate Academic <AgricultureGraduateAcademic(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:AgricultureGraduateAcademic@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Fw: Invitation to the ReThin Protein Challenge'2 ************************************************ James D. House, Ph.D. Professor and Head Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 208A Human Ecology Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 CANADA Phone: 1-204-474-6837 Mobile: 1-204-770-8956 Fax: 1-204-474-7593 Email: james.house(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:james.house@umanitoba.ca> Twitter: @J_D_House Skype: dr.james.d.house Past-President (2019-2020), Canadian Nutrition Society (www.cns-scn.ca<http://www.cns-scn.ca>) ************************************************ [1574867091318] ________________________________ From: Eggers, Marta <marta.eggers(a)wur.nl<mailto:marta.eggers@wur.nl>> Sent: October 15, 2020 8:13 AM To: James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:James.House@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Invitation to the ReThin Protein Challenge'2 Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear Jim House, My colleague, Stacy Pyett suggested that I contact you. This year for the second time Wageningen University & Research organizes the ReThink Protein Challenge<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…>. In this international student competition we challenge BSc, MSc and PhD students to come up with a sustainable solution to meeting protein needs of 9 billion people. For universities the Challenge offers opportunities for their students. As we know from our past experience, participation in this Challenge is a unique learning experience for the students as well as an opportunity to network and profile themselves on the job market. The formula and open topic of the Challenge make it interesting for students with various disciplinary backgrounds and interdisciplinary teams are warmly encouraged. If possible, could you help us spread the information about the ReThink Protein Challenge among your students/ relevant persons within your organization by forwarding the email below or sharing this flyer<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…>? I would very much appreciate your support for this initiative. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Warm regards, Marta Eggers WUR Student Challenges<https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/Current-Students/Student-Challen…> Online version<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faction.sp…> [cid:image001.png@01D6A305.B282D150] WUR Student Challenges presents: [cid:image002.jpg@01D6A305.B282D150][cid:image004.png@01D6A2CE.DDEF0480] Will you pick up the gauntlet? Wageningen University & Research warmly invites BSc, MSc and PhD students worldwide to join the second edition of the ReThink Protein Challenge. In this cutting-edge international student competition we challenge you to come up with a business idea or prototype that offers an innovative and sustainable approach to meeting protein needs and targets a specific market. It could be anything from a new source of protein, a new technology to extract proteins, to new protein foods or services that accelerate the protein transition. Join the Challenge!<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> [cid:image005.png@01D6A305.B282D150]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> What is in it for me? As participant of the ReThink Protein Challenge you will meet and get coaching from top experts from the private sector and academia worldwide. Your Challenge journey will include business model and pitch training, speed-dates with agri-food industry professionals and mind opening Webinars. We will push you to bring your idea to the next level and give you a taste of what it means to be an entrepreneur. If you make it to the finals, you will get a chance to scoop up part of the €15000 prize pool and you will get lots of exposure. Doesn’t it sound like an opportunity that can boost your career? 5 November: Info-meeting (online) Would you like to learn more about the ReThink Protein Challenge? Ask a question and meet other students who are looking for a team? Join the Info-meeting on 5 November (online,13.00-14.30 CET)! Bonus: during the meeting dr.Stacy Pyett (WUR) will talk about the most important challenges of that protein transition is facing at the moment to ignite your problem-solving mindset. Register for the Info-meeting<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevent.web…> [cid:image005.png@01D6A305.B282D150]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevent.web…> More information Visit our website to find out more about the Challenge. For questions you can email studentchallenges(a)wur.nl<mailto:studentchallenges@wur.nl>. Go to the website<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> [cid:image005.png@01D6A305.B282D150]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frethinkpr…> Unsubscribe: studentchallenges(a)wur.nl<mailto:studentchallenges@wur.nl> Unsubscribe<mailto:studentchallenges@wur.nl?SUBJECT=Unsubscribe%20mailing%20student%20challanges> | Privacy statement<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wur.n…>

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Faculty of Graduate Studies Virtual Conference Award
by Martha Blouw 14 Oct '20

14 Oct '20

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ To: Deans and Directors, Grad Chairs, Graduate Support Staff and Graduate Students The Faculty of Graduate Studies is pleased to offer the Faculty of Graduate Studies Virtual Conference Award<https://universityofmanitoba.formstack.com/forms/fgs_virtual_conference_awa…> for current, full time Master’s and PhD students who will be attending conferences that have moved to a “virtual” format due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The FGS Virtual Conference Award will be offered in lieu of the FGS Travel Award for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic while travel is not advisable. Students attending virtual conferences may apply for a maximum of $250.00 towards their costs of attending a virtual conference. To be eligible for the FGS Virtual Conference Award<https://universityofmanitoba.formstack.com/forms/fgs_virtual_conference_awa…>, a student must: * be enrolled full-time, and registered in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the time of the virtual conference; * have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the last 60 credit hours of study (or equivalent); * be in good academic standing; * be attending a virtual conference that is sponsored by a recognized national or international organization to either: o present a paper/poster/creative work that is relevant to their program of study; or, o are attending, but not presenting, as part of the conference agenda; and, * submit a complete application for the FGS Virtual Conference Award (found here)<https://universityofmanitoba.formstack.com/forms/fgs_virtual_conference_awa…> prior to the start date of the conference, or up to 30 days after the conference. Preference will be given to students who are presenting at a virtual conference; however, students attending virtual conferences, and are not presenting, may also apply for this opportunity. Students may not receive the FGS Virtual Conference Award more than once at the Master’s level or more than twice at the Ph.D. level. The FGS Virtual Conference Award will not count towards the limits on the FGS Travel Award when travel to conferences resumes. The funding available for the FGS Virtual Conference Award will be spent until the funds are exhausted. Questions on the FGS Virtual Conference Award may be directed to Kayla Wharton, Awards Assistant, at Kayla.Wharton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kayla.Wharton@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 07 Oct '20

07 Oct '20

KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP<https://bit.ly/39Q5qpn> Master's scholarship valued at $10,000; Doctoral scholarship valued at $17,000 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Agricultural science related fields Deadline: October 23, 2020 More Info<https://bit.ly/39Q5qpn>

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FW: Competition Launch – NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M)
by Martha Blouw 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:07 AM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Competition Launch – SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ To: Deans & Directors, Graduate Chairs, Department Heads, Support Staff Contacts, Graduate Students Please be advised that the SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) competition has launched, and the following information will be sent out to currently registered graduate students in tomorrow’s “Upcoming Awards and Deadlines” email from the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Team. Details regarding the deadline for this competition, a link to our institutional instructions for this award, as well as a sign up for a virtual information session can be found below. Kindly circulate this message to graduate students, as well as to any undergraduate students, who might be interested in this funding opportunity and information session. Title: Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Deadline: December 1st, 2020 – 7 pm Central Time Level: Master’s Value: $17,500 for 1 year Research Field(s): SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR Citizenship: Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible for the CGS-M per the Tri-Agency requirements<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp#D…> Click here to read the institutional Awards Database information for this award which will assist students in submitting their applications<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M) Virtual Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/G0Tk3OKKzx6G0x8k3Ll.s…> Date: October 15th, 2020 Time: 2 pm CDT Sign up required: Click here to sign up for this session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/G0Tk3OKKzx6G0x8k3Ll.s…> ** The WebEx link to join this virtual information session will be sent to all those signed up closer to October 15th, 2020.** Sara Sealey, Awards Officer for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will host this virtual information session on the WebEx platform for students interested in applying for the Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M). This session will cover the eligibility requirements for the CGS-M as well as provide information and tips for submitting the application via the online Research Portal. Students who would like this information, but are unable to attend this session on October 15th, 2020, are highly encouraged to still sign up for this session via the link above. A link to watch a recording of this presentation, as well as a PDF copy of the presentation slides, will be sent to all students who signed up for the session a few days after, regardless if they attended or not. The CGS-M eligibility<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp> indicates that only Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Staff and faculty are also welcome to join this session, as well! Questions can be directed to the Graduate Awards Team at: graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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Important Award Information - Graduate Students
by Martha Blouw 18 Sep '20

18 Sep '20

I encourage you to go through the list and apply! Martha From: agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <agriculture-gradstudents-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Agriculture Awards Program Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 12:37 PM To: agriculture-gradstudents(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Important Award Information - Graduate Students The following awards are available for submission with a deadline of October 15, 2020! Graduate: Bruce McDonald Award in Clinical Nutrition Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. Graduate Scholarship Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Graduate Travel Award (CIFST) Cyril L. Anderson - Feed-Rite Graduate Fellowship in Animal Nutrition Douglas L. Campbell Graduate Fellowship Dr. Cameron Jay Memorial Scholarship Holmfridur Kristjansson Graduate Award in Nutrition J.C. Gilson Agribusiness Fellowship James Gordon Fletcher Graduate Research Award in Agricultural and Food Sciences Janet Fabro McComb Award John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship Marian Campbell Scholarship in Community Nutrition Marion Vaisey-Genser Graduate Travel Award Nevin Estate Fellowship Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarships Sydney L. Morantz Scholarship for Research In Poultry Science The Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land Agriculture Scholarship W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research Western Grains Research Foundation Endowment Fund Graduate Scholarship William Wilson Muir Graduate Fellowship Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Graduate Fellowship How to Apply for Awards: All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the UM Learn<https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com/d2l/login?sessionExpired=0&ta…> 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 Application Submission. Please upload your completed application along with any supporting documents directly into the application submission folder for the specific award you wish to apply for as ONE document. The title of your application should be as follows: Name, Student Number and Name of Award. How to determine if you are eligible to apply: Each of the awards have different eligibility criteria. You are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. Terms of reference are available on UM Learn - Awards Information & Terms of Reference. All qualified candidates need to apply through UM Learn! Bursaries: The deadline to submit your application for the general bursaries is October 1st. Please click here<http://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/bursaries> to review the entire application process. Applying for the general bursary will automatically consider you for faculty specific bursaries. Since bursaries are based on financial need (whereas awards/scholarships are based on academic achievement) additional financial information may required within the bursary application. The faculty also has bursaries that may require supplemental information such as a written essay, proof of volunteer experience etc. Please submit an application on UM Learn under that specific bursary in addition to the general bursary application submitted through your Aurora student account. If you are the recipient of an award, you will be notified via your myumanitoba email. The funds are then automatically loaded onto your student fee account. Please feel free to contact a<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca>gawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about awards or the application process.

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FW: Awards Information Sessions – Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS-D) & NSERC Institutional Visit
by Martha Blouw 10 Sep '20

10 Sep '20

From: gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <gs-suppstaff-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Graduate Communications Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 3:48 PM To: Graduate Communications <Graduate.Communications(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] Awards Information Sessions – Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, & CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS-D) & NSERC Institutional Visit [University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ *This message is sent on behalf of the Graduate Awards Team – Faculty of Graduate Studies* To: Dept. Heads, Grad Chairs, Support Staff Contacts, Awards Contacts, Graduate Students Two virtual information sessions will be held for students next week regarding the Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) and NSERC Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Awards. The WebEx platform will be used for both sessions. Details and online sign up for the respective sessions can be found below, and links to join the sessions will be emailed to individuals who have signed up online, prior to the event. Session 1: Tri-Agency (SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Virtual Information Session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/I67f4mk8786R0x6702fBa…> Date: Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 Time: 2 pm to 4 pm Sign up required – click here to sign up for this session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/I67f4mk8786R0x6702fBa…> In this session, Sara Sealey, Awards Officer in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, will provide information on the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) competition for SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR. Applicants to all three Agencies are welcome to attend this session. The presentation will include information on completing applications, transcript requirements, and hints and tips for successful applications. The session will end with a Q & A with students/attendees. Support staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for this session, as well! The Tri-Agency CGS-D awards are only open to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada per the Tri-Agency CGS-D requirements<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSD-BESCD_eng.asp>. This session will only discuss the Doctoral level Tri-Agency awards; an information on the Tri-Agency CGS-M (Master’s student awards) will be held at a later date in October 2020. Session 2: NSERC Virtual Institutional Visit and Q & A on NSERC Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Awards<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN687Rd7TS5kx6700tBal…> Date: Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 Time: 12 pm to 3:30 pm Sign up required – click here to sign up for this session<https://manitobagrad.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/zN687Rd7TS5kx6700tBal…> Staff from NSERC, along with Sara Sealey, Awards Officer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, will host this virtual information session on the WebEx platform related to the NSERC CGS-D, PGS-D, and Post-Doctoral Scholarships. The session will begin with a video presentation from NSERC. After the presentation, a Q & A will be held for NSERC doctoral (CGS-D and PGS-D) applicants, and also for NSERC post-doctoral applicants, with Sara Sealey and the representatives from NSERC. Support staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for this session, as well! This virtual NSERC session will be held jointly with the University of Regina; students and staff from the University of Regina will also be attending this virtual session. This session will only focus on the Doctoral-level and Post-Doctoral Scholarships from NSERC; NSERC has indicated they will host a session for NSERC CGS-M (Master’s) awards at a later date in the fall term. Best wishes to you for a great start to the Fall 2020 term! ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ________________________________

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REMINDER: NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)
by Martha Blouw 09 Sep '20

09 Sep '20

NSERC CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - DOCTORAL (CGS-D) & POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (PGS-D)<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable; $21,000 to $35,000 per year for 1-3 years * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> THERE ARE TWO DEADLINES APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE FOR THIS COMPETITION - ONE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS BY THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES, AND ANOTHER DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION ONLINE VIA THE NSERC APPLICATION SYSTEM... (1) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2020: This is the deadline for submission of your official, academic transcripts to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba. All official transcripts for your application must be received by this date so that we may facilitate the upload to your application in a timely fashion. (2)FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2020 at 11:59 pm: Once the transcripts have been uploaded to your application via the NSERC portal, this is the deadline for submission of your complete, submitted NSERC CGS-D/PGS-D application via the online portal. Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

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For UMGF holders
by Martha Blouw 03 Sep '20

03 Sep '20

Please note: >From the UMGF Award Holders Guide (https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/UMGF_Award_Holders_Gu…): RENEWALS * 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 Martha

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U of M Financial Aid & Awards General Bursary Application
by Martha Blouw 01 Sep '20

01 Sep '20

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA FINANCIAL AID & AWARDS GENERAL BURSARY APPLICATION<https://bit.ly/30Na8Tu> Variable bursary award values * For full-time Master's and PhD students in the 20-21 academic year Research Field(s): Unrestricted - application based on financial need Deadline: October 1, 2020 More Info<https://bit.ly/30Na8Tu> Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full-time and part-time students who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries range in amounts from $100 to $1,000, with over $6 million awarded annually. Martha

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