Undergraduate funding and awards

Scholarships, prizes, awards

  • Scholarships

Direct Entry Admission Scholarships - Award Value: $ 1,000.00

Awarded to the five highest ranking students who have been admitted to the Faculty directly from high school with good academic standing and who are now enrolled full-time in his/her first year of study in any baccalaureate degree program offered by the Riddell Faculty.

Indigenous Direct Entry Admission Scholarship Award Value: $ 1,000.00

Awarded to the highest ranking indigenous student who has been admitted to the Faculty directly from high school with good academic standing and who are now enrolled full-time in his/her first year of study in any baccalaureate degree program offered by the Riddell Faculty.

Undergraduate Admission Scholarships Award Value: $ 1,000.00

Awarded to the five highest ranking students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours and a maximum of 60 credit hours of university level courses with good academic standing and who is now enrolled full-time in his/her second year of study in any baccalaureate degree program offered by the Riddell Faculty.

Indigenous Undergraduate Admission Scholarship Award Value: $ 1,000.00

Awarded to the highest ranking indigenous student who has completed a minimum of 24 credit hours and a maximum of 60 credit hours of university level courses with good academic standing and who is now enrolled full-time in his/her second year of study in any baccalaureate degree program offered by the Riddell Faculty.

Prizes

Undergraduate Initiative Prize Award Value: $1,000.00

For a student who has completed at least one year of full-time study in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, with good academic standing who has by her/his efforts and accomplishments developed, built upon and/or contributed to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that serves the greater good.

Each year, one prize valued at $1000.00 will be offered to an undergraduate student who:

  1. was enrolled full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, in any General, Advanced, Major, or Honours degree program in the year in which the award is tenable;
  2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.00;
  3. has by his/her significant voluntary service efforts and accomplishments developed, built upon and/or contributed to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that serves the greater good. Such initiatives may target specific populations (e.g. students, youth, the elderly), specific issues (e.g. global warming, poverty, resource exploration, environmental pollution), and/or specific outcomes (e.g. policy development).

Nominations will be invited from faculty and students of the University of Manitoba and members of the community. Nominations must be accompanied by:

  1. a cover letter which identifies the award for which they wish to nominate the candidate and provides a description and explanation of the initiative, the candidate’s specific roles and responsibilities, and the resulting outcomes with reference to the selection criterion (maximum 500 words);
  2. the candidate’s resume or curriculum vitae;
  3. two letters of recommendation (maximum 500 words each); one from a faculty member and one from a representative of the broader community most impacted by the initiative. The letters should describe how the candidate has met the requirements set out in the criterion (3) above.

Undergraduate Thesis Prize Award Value: $1,000.00

For a full-time student in the Riddell Faculty, in any Honours degree program, with good academic standing, who has submitted the best undergraduate thesis.

Each year, one prize valued at $1000.00 will be offered to an undergraduate student who:

  1. was enrolled full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, in any Honours degree program in the year in which the award is tenable;
     
  2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.50

Nominations will be invited from faculty of the University of Manitoba and members of the community. Nominations must be accompanied by:

  1. a copy of the final version of the undergraduate thesis;
     
  2. a letter of support from the candidate’s thesis advisor

Awards

NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA)

Each summer, students have the opportunity to work alongside professors in their research labs. These awards are intended to stimulate the interest of undergraduate students by providing them with a valuable experiential learning opportunity in a scientific research environment. Students holding one of these awards will participate in research activities during their work period.

Eligibility
Visa students are not eligible for NSERC awards. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

  • NSERC applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
  • Supervisors for NSERC awards must be NSERC holders.
  • Students from other universities are eligible for the NSERC awards.
  • Students must have been registered as full-time students, except in their final term prior to graduation.
  • Students may apply to graduate studies but must not have started their graduate program.
  • Students in their first year are not eligible for this award.
  • Students must be registered, as of the deadline date for applications at the university, in a bachelor’s degree program at an eligible university.
  • Students must be registered in at least one of the two terms immediately before holding the award in a bachelor's degree program at an eligible university.
  • Students already in possession of a Bachelor’s degree who are studying towards a second Bachelor’s degree are eligible to hold this award, provided they do not hold a higher degree in the natural sciences.
  • Students may hold a maximum of THREE of these awards throughout their university career.
  • Co-op students are eligible to hold the NSERC award simultaneously with a co-op placement.

Value of NSERC USRA Awards
These awards have a minimum value of $7,500. Of this amount, $6,000 will be provided by NSERC and the remainder (at least $1,500) will be provided by the supervisor. 

Researchers can increase their contribution beyond the minimum, especially when supporting senior, experienced trainees.

Duration of Support
The duration of the NSERC USRA is 16 consecutive weeks.

Application Procedures - DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO NSERC USRA
Application forms are available online. The letter of recommendation must be completed by a knowledgeable instructor, and it should be emailed directly to Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca. An official transcript is not required at this point in time, but the completed form must also be accompanied by the student’s academic web transcript.  Incomplete forms may result in a negative award decision.

Deadline for Applications: February 2, 2024.
Applications due to Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) - Projects

Mineral Deposit Research

Stefanie M Brueckner

Contact informationstefanie.brueckner@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: My research group focuses on metal enrichment in hydrothermal mineral deposits. These deposits from by hot fluids that circulate in the crust and can form deposits at depth, on the seafloor, or close to the surface. I study in particular how events after deposit formation such was metamorphism and deformation impacts the metal content in these deposits. Hydrothermal mineral deposits are mined for a variety of metals like gold, copper, zinc, lead, or silver and hence very important targets to fulfill our growing metal demand.

Potential Duties (will align with students interests and career goals):

  • Thin section description using reflected light microscopy
  • Learn how to use software common in mineral exploration and mining such as ioGAS and Leapfrog
  • Assist with EBSD analyses to characterize the microstructure of sulfides
  • Assist with fossil collection at field sites around Manitoba        

Qualifications

  • Good standing in 2nd year classes with experience in mineralogy
  • Background or interest in geology, mineralogy, and/or economic geology

Ricardo L Silva

Contact informationricardo.silva@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: My research focuses on the physical, geochemical, and biological mechanisms controlling the production and preservation of organic matter at geological time scales and the impact of organic productivity on global elemental cycles and planetary-scale climatic and biological crises. I am looking for students eager to tackle big research questions and interested in understanding how our oceans control environmental change at various time scales. On the other hand, you will learn and develop new skills relating to laboratory work and data analysis and be part of a broad research group focusing on sedimentology and paleontology.

Qualifications: Background or interest in biology, geology, oceanography, and environmental science.


Ecotoxicology: Stress Ecology Laboratory

Mark Hanson

Contact informationmark.hanson@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: Looking to better understand the fate and effects of contaminants in order to protect the environment?  We are seeking a motivated individual who has a strong science background in biology, ecology, chemistry, or toxicology to join our team.  Specifically, you will assist with a salinity study using wetland mesocosms in collaboration with researchers from across Canada.  The study will characterize the effects on zooplankton, emergent insects, wild rice, fish, bivalves, and other ecosystem components. You will be part of a science-focused team and all the skills that go with being a competent, ethical, and engaged researcher.  Students will be encouraged to find their own project niche as part of the research experience.


ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY

Name: Feiyue Wang

Contact InformationFeiyue.Wang@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: Our research deals with environmental chemistry and biogeochemistry of legacy (e.g., mercury) and emerging (e.g., oil spills, micro-plastics) contaminants especially in the Arctic. Current research projects focus on cold-temperature chemical and biogeochemical processes in the Arctic sea ice and marine environment, marine oil spill response, and the interplay between chemical contamination and climate change. Our research is supported by the Ultra-Clean Trace Elements Laboratory (UCTEL), Sea-ice Environmental Research Facility (SERF), Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), and research vessels and stations in the Canadian and Greenlandic Arctic.

Qualifications:

  •  Academic training in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, geochemistry, and/or chemical oceanography;
  •  Demonstrated experience with chemical analysis;
  •  Ability to work independently and as a team;
  •  Fieldwork experience is an asset.

Name: Andrew Frederiksen

Contact InformationAndrew.Frederiksen@umanitoba.ca

Characterizing the seismic noise spectrum in Winnipeg for MASW analysis

Description of Research: Seismic ambient noise in the Winnipeg area: this project would involve recording ambient seismic noise in the Winnipeg area, using a 24-channel instrument, low-frequency geophones, and different seismic-array geometries, in order to determine whether it is possible to measure the depth to bedrock in this manner.


Name: Mostafa Fayek

Contact information: Mostafa.Fayek@umanitoba.ca

Environmental Isotope Geochemistry and Ore Deposits

Description of Research: Are you interested in helping us better understand the source and fate of micro-plastics in the environment?  Current global plastic production is estimated to be 311 million metric tons annually and is increasing by 10% each year.  Plastic production will certainly increase in the very near future because of the increased use of plastics for protection against the current SARS Covid-2 virus (e.g., PPE, Plexiglas shields, food containers).  We are looking for a motivated individual who has a strong background in geology, physical geography or chemistry.  Experience with stable isotopes or stable isotopic data is an asset.  In 2021, the research in which you will be involved will include a field and lab component.  You will learn to be part of a science-focused research team, and gain the skills that go with being a knowledgeable, ethical and engaged researcher. We also have projects in ore deposits and environmental isotope geochemistry.  What are your interests?


Name: Paul Durkin

Contact InformationPaul.Durkin@umanitoba.ca

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Description of Research: The student will conduct field work in Dinosaur Provincial Park in eastern Alberta for several weeks during the summer. The student will work closely with graduate students in the research group. Field work will include measuring stratigraphic sections, collecting paleoflow data, and mapping stratigraphic surfaces. This data will be integrated with a 3D digital outcrop model previously constructed using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. Applicants must be willing to conduct field work in rough terrain for long periods of time. Time not spent in the field will involve data compilation and analysis in the lab. Please contact Dr. Durkin for more information.


Name: Eric Collins

Contact Information: Eric.Collins@umanitoba.ca

Project Description: Microorganisms (including bacteria, archaea, algae, protists, fungi, and viruses) drive the ecosystem in the ocean, and provide benefits to humans in the form of Ecosystem Services. This project will utilize metagenomic sequence analysis to explore the role of Arctic microbes in providing Ecosystem Services, and to understand how those services might change in a warmer future.


Indigenous-partnered research in a multidisciplinary project studying Northern estuaries and coasts

Name: Zou Zou Kuzyk

Contact Information: zouzou.kuzyk@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: The research involves opportunities to be involved in community-based monitoring and research activities with Cree community research partners in James Bay-southern Hudson Bay. In addition to field work opportunities aboard small boats or ships, there are opportunities to be involved in community outreach and education and to work with partners from conservation organizations and Parks Canada. The research activities will be conducted within the context of an existing multidisciplinary team and with mentorship from senior students. The topics of the research will be tailored to the student’s own background (physics, chemistry, biology, biogeochemistry, environmental studies/science). Depending on the topic, the student would gain hands-on experience in some of the following activities: waters and sediment sampling, field sensor and instrument use, data processing and modelling, data archiving, lab work, and developing communications materials. A background in environmental science, earth science, aquatic ecology or biogeochemistry, a drivers license, and a team attitude are desirable. A keen interest in conducting science in partnership with Cree community members is essential. Indigenous students are particularly encouraged to apply.


Name: Juliana M. Marson

Contact information: Juliana.MariniMarson@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: My research focus lies on the polar oceans, their interactions with the cryosphere and climate. In particular, I use numerical models to understand how warming and increasing freshwater input to the polar and subpolar oceans (especially from melting land ice) can change their physical and biogeochemical characteristics. I am also fascinated by icebergs, their role in ocean dynamics and primary productivity, their patterns of drift, and how they can affect marine transportation and other offshore activities.


Name: Karen Alley

Contact information: Karen.Alley@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: Research in glacier-ocean interaction: This work will focus on assessing changes in glaciers in the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, or Antarctica that are driven by ocean temperature and circulation changes. Data will be derived from optical or radar satellites, and analysis will be carried out using a GIS program (such as QGIS or ArcMap) and/or in a coding language (such as Matlab or Python). 


Vertebrate Paleontology

Name: Dr. Kirstin Brink

Contact information: kirstin.brink@umanitoba.ca

The Vertebrate Paleontology Lab at the UofM (kirstinbrink.weebly.com) studies the evolution, development, and ecology of bones and teeth using the fossil record and studies of living reptiles and fish.

Potential Duties (will align with students interests and career goals):

·         Learn how to collect and analyze 3D data using a laser scanner, 3D printer, and segmentation software;
·         Prepare vertebrate fossils in the lab using pneumatic tools, sort microvertebrate fossils using a microscope;
·         Perform geochemical analyses on fossil and living animal tissues;
·         Learn histological and palehistological techniques;
·         Assist with animal care (green anoles) when needed;
·         Assist with otolith (fish ear stone) prep and analysis;
·         Assist with fossil collection at field sites around Manitoba.


Qualifications

·         Patience and attention to detail
·         Background or interest in biology, geology, environmental science, health sciences/dentistry, geochemistry, or paleontology.


Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Cycle Research on Lake Winnipeg

Name: Tim Papakyriakou

Contact InformationTim.Papakyriakou@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: Research aims to shore up our understanding of the carbon cycle in Lake Winnipeg, and along the aquatic corridor from the lake to Hudson Bay. Specifically the goal is to characterize the greenhouse gas footprint of the lake, and the downstream river system to the Bay. The research is team oriented. The students should have an interest in carbon cycle research. The student will assist with the deployment and maintenance of aquatic sensors, sampling of water for analysis in the laboratory, assist with the preparation of sampling gear, and help maintain the project data base. Duties will require the student to occasionally work in Manitoba’s near north for short periods of time as part of a small dedicated research team, and participate on ship and/or boat-based sampling on Lake Winnipeg and/or the Nelson River.

Qualifications:

  • A strong background in hydrology, aquatic chemistry and/or aquatic ecology;
  • Valid drivers license;
  • No aversion to fieldwork in remote areas, including from a ship or boat.

Name: John Hanesiak

Contact Information: john.hanesiak@umanitoba.ca

Description of Research: The successful candidate will be part of the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) that aims to improve our current tornado climatology (occurrence and strength) as well as better understanding severe storm processes and prediction capabilities in Canada. The student will participate in tornado event and damage surveys across the Prairies, deploy atmospheric remote sensing equipment on the UM campus for data analysis following local storm events, and launch local weather balloons prior to and during severe convective storm events.

Requirements:

  • valid drivers license
  • enrolled in the Environment and Geography B.Sc. atmospheric science stream (should be a second year student or beyond)
  • Willing to travel, drive to various Prairie locations and work outdoors
  • proficient with MS word/excel
  • works well in a team environment

    Name: Kristina Brown

    Contact information: Kristina.Brown@umanitoba.ca

    Description of Research: Researches the role of freshwater in Arctic ocean carbon and nutrient cycling, with a focus on the southern Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Student projects could focus on questions from a variety of vantage points, including analyzing collected water samples (laboratory experience), working with geospatial data sets (GIS experience), and/or processing and interpreting hydrographic and geochemical data collected by profiling and moored instruments (data processing & interpretation experience).

    NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) - Research Interests

    Kristina Brown – seeks to understand the role of freshwater in carbon and nutrient cycling along the Arctic ocean coastline. In particular, she studies the impacts of freshwater (sea ice melt, river input) on the physical and biogeochemical processes that control how carbon dioxide is taken up by the ocean, and how sensitive these processes are to the changing Arctic marine system under climate change. She works closely with northern community partners to collect observations throughout the seasonal cycle in the southern Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
     


        Investigating Arctic Storm Events

        Name: Alex Crawford

        Contact Information: alex.crawford@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Most precipitation (rain or snow) falling in the Arctic comes from large (synoptic scale) storm systems. Storms also can bring other hazards, such as high winds, low visibility, rain-on-snow events, and abrupt temperature swings. Students participating in this research program may explore individual case studies that had major impacts on the broader environment or human infrastructure. They may also conduct composite analysis of multiple storm events with distinct characteristics. Past projects have looked at the conditions that lead to rain-on-snow events in Alaska and the impact of synoptic-scale storms on sea ice growth in Hudson Bay. All projects provide opportunity for developing skills in computer programming, geospatial analysis, and data visualization.

        Qualifications

        • Basic Python Programming (e.g., COMP 1012)
        • Background or interest in climate science, or more broadly in environmental science/geography/earth science

        NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) - Research Interests

        Alfredo Camacho - Current research interests include origins and characteristics of fluids, phase transformations, durations of thermal pulses associated with the advection of heat, and exhumation history

        Michael Schindler -  research interests include all kinds of nano-scale processes in the environment such as the transport of metals and metal(loid)s as nanoparticles and colloids, their retention by mineral surface coatings and their release during dissolution of minerals.

        Anton Chakhmouradian - Current research interests include detailed studies of carbonatites from Canada, Mongolia, Morocco, China, USA, and Russia

        CJ Mundy - seeks to understand variability and change in the Arctic marine ecosystem due to climate change and the resulting loss of sea ice. In particular, he studies physical and biological processes controlling the timing, location, magnitude, and fate of primary producers in the ice-covered environment.

        Dorthe Dahl-Jensen - developing an understanding of the physics controlling glacial ice stream flow processes; the role of the ocean in the ice discharge at the fronts of ice streams. Use of ice core proxies to recreate past sea ice conditions in marine areas adjacent to the Greenland Ice sheet and use these to understand sea ice variability and change over longer time scales. The research will lead to better estimates of the sea level and to how the changing fresh water will influence the marine resources, sea ice, ocean circulation and atmospheric weather patterns at lower levels of our planet.

        Jens Ehn - Research interests include the use of field observations, remote sensing and modelling to understand: Light propagation and light-matter interactions in Arctic estuarine, marine and sea ice environments; processes and feedbacks controlling air-ice-ocean interactions, sea ice formation and melting; seasonal evolution, trends and variability of sea ice covered environments; freshwater-marine interactions in Arctic and sub-arctic coastal and shelf waters

        Stefanie Brueckner - Research focuses on (metamorphosed) hydrothermal mineral deposits that were formed from relatively hot, metal-bearing fluids circulating through Earth’s crust. We focus in particular on precious metals gold and silver and various critical metals (e.g., Bi, Co, Sb, Se, Te, V) since they play an essential role in various green, medical and communication technologies and have an increasing global demand in our ever-changing society. Our goal is to understand the transport conditions, deposition mechanisms, ore and alteration assemblage, and source region of the investigated metals for different hydrothermal deposit types (e.g., VMS, epithermal, orogenic gold). We also investigate the role of metamorphism on metal enrichment in hydrothermal mineral deposits, since many mineral deposits are metamorphosed. We use a multi-faceted approach that includes field methods (e.g., core logging, mapping), microscopy and micro-analytical tools to better understand ore-forming processes and the role of metamorphism. I closely work with industry partners, other academic units nationally and internationally, and the government (e.g., Geological Survey).

        Undergraduate Research Awards (URAs)

        The Undergraduate Research Award is open to undergraduate students in all fields and ranges of research, scholarly works or creative activities.

        The awards are competitive. Students apply to be mentored for 16 weeks (full-time from May through August) by a professor of their choice. There are:

        • 172 awards available across all disciplines
        • 10% of awards are available for self-declared Indigenous students
        • 2 awards for community-based projects
        • $7,000 monetary award
        • Is a recognized UM Co-Curricular Record activity
         
        For more information including on how to apply, go to: https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/undergraduate-research-awards

        Research opportunities


        Investigating Arctic marine ecosystems using co-designed approaches

        Kristina Brown

        Contact information: kristina.brown@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: My research investigates the role of freshwater in Arctic ocean carbon and nutrient cycling, with a focus on the southern Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The student will form a part of a multidisciplinary team working with local community members in Nunavut to develop a research program investigating the influences of tidal mixing on nutrient availability and ecosystem productivity. The student will gain hands-on experience in ship-based oceanographic field methods, including: water and sediment sampling; deploying oceanographic instruments from small vessels; and working in teams. The student will also have the opportunity to learn how to process and analyze collected data, with the potential to participate in laboratory analyses of collected water samples. Developing strong, two-way relationships with Northern community partners forms a core component of this program and the student will have an opportunity to learn from local youth and Elders as a part of this research. As such, the student should have an interest in working with Northern Communities to investigate community-directed research questions in the Canadian Arctic.

        Qualifications:

        • Background in marine science and some exposure to Northern studies or topics in Indigenous and Inuit history
        • Interest and openness in working in collaboration with Inuit youth and Elders in Nunavut
        • Ability to travel and work in a remote field environment for several weeks
        • Ability to work on a ship or small vessel

        Ricardo L Silva

        Contact informationricardo.silva@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: My research focuses on the physical, geochemical, and biological mechanisms controlling the production and preservation of organic matter at geological time scales and the impact of organic productivity on global elemental cycles and planetary-scale climatic and biological crises. I am looking for students eager to tackle big research questions and interested in understanding how our oceans control environmental change at various time scales. On the other hand, you will learn and develop new skills relating to laboratory work and data analysis and be part of a broad research group focusing on sedimentology and paleontology.

        Qualifications: Background or interest in biology, geology, oceanography, and environmental science.


        Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund Project

        Michael Campbell

        Contact informationMichael.Campbell@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Constraints to Non-Traditional Path Hunter recruitment in waterfowl hunting. The study aims to understand what factors caused the decline in waterfowl hunters in Manitoba, what are the barriers that prevent recruitment of new waterfowl hunters and what can be done to mitigate their effects on recruitment. Historically, waterfowl hunting in Manitoba and across N.A. has been an activity pursued almost exclusively by white males. There is an interest in expanding beyond this traditional market to include new Canadians, women and youth. It is quite likely that these groups experience different barriers to participation than the traditional waterfowl hunter and the main focus of this research will be to identify these barriers and develop means to mitigate them.


        Nicole Wilson

        Contact informationNicole.J.Wilson@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: My research focuses on water governance and water security.

        The student will contribute to an ongoing research project called “Just Water Futures” which develops knowledge on how to advance just, equitable and resilient water futures in Canada in the face of climate uncertainty and change. They will contribute to the development of a systematic literature review that will identify water governance approaches responsive to climate change and other forms of environmental change including their potential to address or exacerbate existing injustices (e.g., along the lines of race, class, Indigenous status, gender, etc.). There will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an online survey of water experts across Canada. The student will have the opportunity to learn about social science research methods including qualitative and quantitative content analysis.


        Environmental Chemistry and Biogeochemistry

        Feiyue Wang

        Contact Info: feiyue.wang@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Our research deals with environmental chemistry and biogeochemistry of legacy (e.g., mercury) and emerging (e.g., oil spills, micro-plastics) contaminants especially in the Arctic. Current research projects focus on cold-temperature chemical and biogeochemical processes in the Arctic sea ice and marine environment, marine oil spill response, and the interplay between chemical contamination and climate change. Our research is supported by the Ultra-Clean Trace Elements Laboratory (UCTEL), Sea-ice Environmental Research Facility (SERF), Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), and research vessels and stations in the Canadian and Greenlandic Arctic.

        Qualifications:

        • Academic training in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, geochemistry, and/or chemical oceanography;
        • Demonstrated experience with chemical analysis;
        • Ability to work independently and as a team;
        • Fieldwork experience is an asset.

        Juliana M. Marson

        Contact informationJuliana.MariniMarson@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: My research focus lies on the polar oceans, their interactions with the cryosphere and climate. In particular, I use numerical models to understand how warming and increasing freshwater input to the polar and sub-polar oceans (especially from melting land ice) can change their physical and biogeochemical characteristics. I am also fascinated by icebergs, their role in ocean dynamics and primary productivity, their patterns of drift, and how they can affect marine transportation and other offshore activities.


        David Walker

        Contact InformationDavid.Walker@UManitoba.ca

         
        Description of Research: Landscapes are dynamic with constantly changing spatial patterns driven by natural processes and human activities. Understanding how processes affect pattern and conversely how pattern informs us about process, is critical in managing landscapes and mitigating impacts of large-scale natural disturbances (e.g. fire) and changes in the environment (e.g. climate change and urbanization). Furthermore, how species of plants and animals respond to these changes is also driven by, and a driver of, spatial pattern. How do species adapt to the urbanization and development of landscapes? How do large scale fires, similar to those of the summer of 2021, impact plant community spatial patterns over the long term? How do species respond to spatial pattern when selecting resources? How do changes in land management influence landscape species and spatial diversity? My research focuses on landscape spatial dynamics and how knowledge gained from studying pattern can be used in conservation. This research leverages geomatics technologies (Geographic Information Systems, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, & Remote Sensing) in studying landscapes and some previous experience with these platforms is expected although instruction will also be provided. For a full description of each topic contact David.Walker@UManitoba.ca. Topics are listed below:
        1. Assessing vegetation control to improve sharp-tailed grouse lek habitat in Manitoba
        2. Habitat mapping and site suitability assessment for caribou using machine learning
        3. Characterizing spatial entropy on post-fire landscapes
        4. Geographic Object Based Image Analysis (GEOBIA) of urban wildlife habitat

        Research in glacier-ocean interaction

        Karen Alley

        Contact InformationKaren.Alley@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: This work will focus on assessing changes in glaciers in the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, or Antarctica that are driven by ocean temperature and circulation changes. Data will be derived from optical or radar satellites, and analysis will be carried out using a GIS program (such as QGIS or ArcMap) and/or in a coding language (such as Matlab or Python). 


        Indigenous-partnered research in a multidisciplinary project studying Northern estuaries and coasts

         Zou Zou Kuzyk

        Contact Information: zouzou.kuzyk@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: The research involves opportunities to be involved in community-based monitoring and research activities with Cree community research partners in James Bay-southern Hudson Bay. In addition to field work opportunities aboard small boats or ships, there are opportunities to be involved in community outreach and education and to work with partners from conservation organizations and Parks Canada. The research activities will be conducted within the context of an existing multidisciplinary team and with mentorship from senior students. The topics of the research will be tailored to the student’s own background (physics, chemistry, biology, biogeochemistry, environmental studies/science). Depending on the topic, the student would gain hands-on experience in some of the following activities: waters and sediment sampling, field sensor and instrument use, data processing and modelling, data archiving, lab work, and developing communications materials. A background in environmental science, earth science, aquatic ecology or biogeochemistry, a drivers license, and a team attitude are desirable. A keen interest in conducting science in partnership with Cree community members is essential. Indigenous students are particularly encouraged to apply.


        Vertebrate Paleontology

        Dr. Kirstin Brink kirstin.brink@umanitoba.ca

        Contact Informationkirstin.brink@umanitoba.ca

        The Vertebrate Paleontology Lab at the University of Manitoba  (kirstinbrink.weebly.com) studies the evolution, development, and ecology of bones and teeth using the fossil record and studies of living reptiles. 

        Potential Duties (will align with students interests and career goals):

        • Learn how to analyse and segment CT scans of lizard heads using Amira software to make 3D models
        • Learn histological and paleohistological techniques
        • Assist with animal care (green anoles) when needed
        • Assist with fossil collection at field sites around Manitoba 
        • Prepare vertebrate fossils in the lab using pneumatic tools, sort microvertebrate fossils using a microscope
        • Perform SEM analyses on fossil amphibian teeth

        Qualifications:

        • Patience and attention to detail
        • Background or interest in biology, geology, environmental science, health sciences/dentistry, or paleontology

        Green-Energy, Critical Minerals Research

        Mostafa Fayek

        Contact informationmostafa.fayek@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Are you interested in helping us better understand the source of critical minerals required for green-energy generation and technology development?  On March 11, 2021, the government of Canada published its list of critical elements also referred to as critical minerals.  These minerals are essential for the development of green energy and technology, and are considered integral to lowering our carbon footprint. Lowering our carbon footprint has considerable social and economic benefits.  In 2021, the research in which you will be involved will include a field and lab component.  You will learn to be part of a science-focused research team, and gain the skills that go with being a knowledgeable, ethical and engaged researcher. 


        Ecotoxicology: Stress Ecology Laboratory

        Mark Hanson

        Contact informationmark.hanson@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Looking to better understand the fate and effects of contaminants in order to protect the environment?  We are seeking a motivated individual who has a strong science background in biology, ecology, chemistry, or toxicology to join our team in 2023.  Specifically, you will assist with a salinity study using wetland mesocosms in collaboration with researchers from across Canada.  The study will characterize the effects on zooplankton, emergent insects, wild rice, fish, bivalves, and other ecosystem components. You will be part of a science-focused team and all the skills that go with being a competent, ethical, and engaged researcher.  Students will be encouraged to find their own project niche as part of the research experience.


        Bruce Erickson

        Contact Information: Bruce.Erickson@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research:

        My research focuses on the history and politics of outdoor recreation and tourism. I have two projects that students could join me on. The first is related to the history of tourist sites in Winnipeg, specifically the Forks and the Assiniboine Park Zoo, which would involve archival work documenting the life of those sites as the developed in the attractions they are today. The second project examines the production of maps for outdoor recreation and how they have changed over the years.  This research will highlight different ways of representing the landscape, especially in the context of settler colonialism and changing environmental ethics.

        Students with interests in all forms of outdoor recreation, tourism and sustainability are also able to work with me to find a research question that appeals to them in the broad areas of leisures studies, political ecology and cultural geography.  The focus of these projects would be on using qualitative and textual methods to understand the relationship between our recreational activities and our relationship to the environment.


        Jonathan Peyton

        Contact Information: Jonathan.Peyton@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: My research is focused on the early years of oil and gas extraction in Arctic. Students could work on a host of research projects in one of three geographic regions where dreams of Arctic oil and gas first emerged: the Beaufort Sea, the Arctic Archipelago or the Eastern Arctic (Lancaster Sound/Baffin Bay/Davis Strait).

        This work will be focused on the social, economic and ecological effects of the early attempts to locate and develop Arctic hydrocarbon resources through the 1970s and 1980s. Students could work on a range of topics including but not limited to: oil spill research and the BIOS project, the relationship between seismic testing and marine life, oil and gas exploration and the management of conservation spaces, energy geographies and the politics of scientific knowledge, energy development and community relationships, moving Arctic research and the development of “sci-fi” technologies, or relations of extractive economies to the lives of Arctic animals (caribou, Muskox, bowhead whales, belugas, etc.). Most of the research will be with archival and community documents, though there may be an opportunity to engage in interview techniques.


        Dr. Iain Davidson-Hunt

        Contact Information: Iain.Davidson-Hunt@umanitoba.ca

        Project Description: Over the past few years I have led a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council research project on innovation in small-scale food systems. This work has considered the supply chains of craft breweries in Manitoba, the role of commercial community kitchens as a space of innovation for small-scale food processors along with wild rice harvest camps and recipe development in northwestern Ontario with Anishinaabe communities. In this project, I would like a student to work with Phil Veldhuis of DirectFarm Manitoba and myself to better understand the participation of Indigenous Peoples (Métis / First Nation) in small-scale food enterprises in Manitoba. The student will undertake a review of literature, websites and farmer markets in Manitoba to identify Indigenous small-scale food enterprises. Ideally, the student will be studying in the fields of agriculture, business, cultural anthropology or cultural geography but we are also open to students with other backgrounds who share our interest in, and passion for, small-scale food enterprises.


        John Hanesiak

        Contact Information: john.hanesiak@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: The successful candidate will be part of the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) that aims to improve our current tornado climatology (occurrence and strength) as well as better understanding severe storm processes and prediction capabilities in Canada. The student will participate in tornado event and damage surveys across the Prairies, deploy atmospheric remote sensing equipment on the UM campus for data analysis following local storm events, and launch local weather balloons prior to and during severe convective storm events.

        Requirements:

        • valid drivers license
        • enrolled in the Environment and Geography B.Sc. atmospheric science stream (should be a second year student or beyond)
        • Willing to travel, drive to various Prairie locations and work outdoors
        • proficient with MS word/excel
        • works well in a team environment

        Nicola Koper

        Contact Information: nicola.koper@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: The successful candidates can choose between research projects on conservation of urban bird communities,  the ecological contributions of dead and dying trees in Winnipeg, or on conservation of two endangered skipper (butterfly) species in Manitoba’s tall-grass prairies. Both projects will be based in and around Winnipeg and will include field surveys of wildlife. Students will gain outstanding experience in applied ecology, conservation, management, field work, data collection and study design, and natural history research.


        Characterizing the seismic noise spectrum in Winnipeg for MASW analysis

        Andrew Frederiksen

        Contact Information: Andrew.Frederiksen@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Seismic ambient noise in the Winnipeg area: this project would involve recording ambient seismic noise in the Winnipeg area, using a 24-channel instrument, low-frequency geophones, and different seismic-array geometries, in order to determine whether it is possible to measure the depth to bedrock in this manner.


        Clastic Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

        Paul Durkin

        Contact Information: Paul.Durkin@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Please contact Paul contact directly to discuss project opportunities.


        Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Cycle Research on Lake Winnipeg

        Tim Papakyriakou

        Contact Information: Tim.Papakyriakou@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research: Research aims to shore up our understanding of the carbon cycle in Lake Winnipeg, and along the aquatic corridor from the lake to Hudson Bay. Specifically the goal is to characterize the greenhouse
        gas footprint of the lake, and the downstream river system to the Bay. The research is team oriented. The students should have an interest in carbon cycle research. The student will assist with the deployment and maintenance of aquatic sensors, sampling of water for analysis in the laboratory, assist with the preparation of sampling gear, and help maintain the project data base. Duties will require the student to occasionally work in Manitoba’s near north for short periods of time as part of a small dedicated research team, and participate on ship and/or boat-based sampling
        on Lake Winnipeg and/or the Nelson River.

        Qualifications:

        • A strong background in hydrology, aquatic chemistry and/or aquatic ecology;
        • Valid drivers license;
        • No aversion to fieldwork in remote areas, including from a ship or boat.

        Arctic Marine Microbial Ecosystem Services

        Eric Collins

        Contact Information: eric.collins@umanitoba.ca

        Project Description: Microorganisms (including bacteria, archaea, algae, protists, fungi, and viruses) drive the ecosystem in the ocean, and provide benefits to humans in the form of Ecosystem Services. This project will utilize metagenomic sequence analysis to explore the role of Arctic microbes in providing Ecosystem Services, and to understand how those services might change in a warmer future. Applicants should have some programming experience.
         


        Stephane McLachlan

        Contact Information: Steph.McLachlan@umanitoba.ca

        Description of Research (projects):

        • Greenwashing as related to Indigenous and the environment in Canada and other parts of the world. The industries that would be the focus of this work would be hydropower, solar and/or wind energy
        • Indigenous-led environmental monitoring, regarding water quality but also cultural keystone species such as lake sturgeon and wild rice using Etuaptmumk or “two-eyed seeing”     
        • Implications of hydropower and/or mining for Indigenous communities and strength-based and local responses to such impacts, focusing on alternate energy, land-based education and/or food sovereignty
        • Use of digital apps when it comes to facilitating Indigenous data and research sovereignty regarding environmental change and/or community health and wellbeing

        Graduate awards

        Aboriginal Issues Press Scholarship Award Value: $500.00 to $1,500.00

        Number of Awards and Value:   variable

        Application Form (click to download PDF)


        Deadline: February 23, 2024

        Applicants are required to submit the following in order to be considered for this award:

        • Evidence of enrollment in Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba at either the Masters or Doctoral level
        • Evidence of registration in or completed a graduate-level course covering Aboriginal Issues
        • Have a research focus on Aboriginal issues
        • Proof of having achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 (A current academic transcript(s) - web transcripts accepted for University of Manitoba programs only. Transcripts from external institutions need be official transcripts. (scanned copies are acceptable)
        • Have demonstrated a commitment to disseminate the results of research

        Submit a one page statement explaining how research relates to Aboriginal issues and how this research will be disseminated in order to be considered for this award
        Normally this scholarship is not awarded to a student entering his/her first year of a graduate program. Recipients may receive this award only once.

        Completed application packages should be emailed in one single PDF document to Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

        Berkes Graduate Scholarship in Community-Based Research Award Value: $10,000.00

        Number of Awards and Value:    one at $10,000

        Application Form (Click to download PDF)

        Deadline: February 23, 2024

        Professor Fikret Berkes, former Tier I Canada Research Chair in Community-Based Resource Management, and Dr. Mina K. Berkes have established the Berkes Graduate Scholarship in Community-Based Research. This annually funded scholarship will provide support towards degree-related field research and related expenses (including travel, food, housing, and to return research findings to the research host community); an opportunity to train in methods for community-based research, including community-based resource and environmental management, conservation and planning; and an opportunity to engage in outreach training, and to translate results into communication to communities, public audiences, and policy-makers through written, visual, oral and/or multimedia means.


        Eligibility Criteria:

        1. is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba, either in a Master’s or a Ph.D. program;
        2. is pursuing community-based research in one of the approved areas*
        3. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) on the last 60 credit hours of courses (graduate and undergraduate); and,
        4. does not already hold a UMGF, SSHRC or other major award greater than $15,000.

        *Approved research areas are: community-based resource (or environmental) management; community-based planning for green options (e.g. solar energy); community-based conservation; Indigenous-led conservation and/or biocultural restoration; Indigenous reconciliation through conservation partnerships (e.g. environmental guardians); land use, food security and gender in northern Indigenous communities; and Indigenous knowledge and science (e.g. reconciling ways of knowing).

        Applicants are required to submit the following in order to be considered for this award:

        1. A copy of the research proposal (maximum of 2 pages) 

        2. A current academic transcript(s) - web transcripts accepted for University of Manitoba programs only. Transcripts from external institutions need be official transcripts 

        3. Two letters of reference. One of the letters must be from the graduate advisor, indicating that the applicant does not already hold a major award, and that this scholarship will make a major difference in the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed research. 

        4. A list of all scholarships and awards received since admission to your graduate program (start with the most recent and include name of award(s), period held and monetary value). 

        5.  A curriculum vitae

        Completed application packages should be emailed in one single PDF document to Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

        D.G. & V.E. Barber Memorial Fellowship in Arctic Research Award Value: $5,000/$10,000

        Deadline:  February 23, 2024

        This endowment fund was established at the University of Manitoba to honour the memory of Dr. David Barber, Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS). Dr. David Barber also held a Canada Research Chair in Arctic System Science. Through his vision, leadership and endless efforts, Dr. David Barber established the University of Manitoba as a global leader in Arctic research.

        For more information on the fellowship, including past recipients, please go to: https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/dg-ve-barber-memorial-fellowship-arctic-research-remembering-dr-david-g-barber

        It was Dr. David Barber’s wish to also honour his father, V.E. Barber, a strong supporter of science and an amateur historian and naturalist, with this combined award. The fund will be used to support graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Manitoba who are conducting or have conducted research pertaining to the Arctic, and thereby recognizing students and fellows who are contributing to a greater understanding of these regions. For the purpose of this award, we consider the Arctic region to also include the marine and adjacent coastal environment of both Hudson Bay and James Bay.

        1. applicants must be enrolled in their final year, full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in a Master’s or doctoral program and are either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS; or who have at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee; OR

        2. applicants have recently completed their Master's or Doctoral program within the past academic year of being eligible for this award and were either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS, or who had at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee; OR

        3. applicants are postdoctoral fellows who are within their first two years of their fellowship and are working collaboratively with a faculty member of CEOS;

        4. have achieved a minimum degree grade point average (DGPA) of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study if in a Master’s or doctoral program;

        5. are undertaking thesis research pertaining to the Arctic if in a Master’s or doctoral program;

        6. all applicants must have demonstrated outstanding leadership and/or excellence in Arctic research.

        Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of:

        1. a description of the candidate’s research and their achievements in Arctic research (maximum 500 words);
        2. a curriculum vitae;
        3. a current academic transcript(s) - web transcripts accepted for University of Manitoba programs only, transcripts from external institutions need be official transcripts;
        4. two (2) letters of reference to include at least one letter from a university faculty member

        Completed application should be submitted electronically to Awards Secretary, Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

        Graduate Entrance Scholarships Award Value: $ 5,000.00

        For a full-time student in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in the first year of a Masters or Doctoral program delivered by a unit in the Riddell faculty, with high academic standing. Ten awards are offered annually and recipients are determined by a selection committee.

        Graduate Initiative Prize Award Value: $1,000.00

        For a student who is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or Doctoral program delivered by a unit in the Riddell Faculty, who has demonstrated a commitment to voluntary service that has developed, built upon and/or contributed to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that serves the greater good.

        Each year, one prize valued at $1000.00 will be offered to a graduate student who:

        1. was enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or doctoral program delivered by a unit in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, in the year in which the award was tenable;
        2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.00 (or equivalent) over the last 60 credit hours of study;
        3. has by his/her significant voluntary service efforts and accomplishments developed, built upon and/or contributed to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that serves the greater good. Such initiatives may target specific populations (e.g. students, youth, the elderly), specific issues (e.g. global warming, poverty, resource exploration, environmental pollution), and/or specific outcomes (e.g. policy development).

        Nominations will be invited from faculty and students of the University of Manitoba and members of the community. Nominations must be accompanied by:

        1. a cover letter which provides a description and explanation of the initiative, the candidate’s specific roles and responsibilities, and the resulting outcomes with reference to the selection criterion (maximum 500 words);
        2. the candidate’s resume or curriculum vitae;
        3. a letter of recommendation (maximum 500 words) from a representative of the broader community most impacted by the initiative. The letter should describe how the candidate has met the requirements stout in the criterion (3) above.

        Henley Graduate Scholarship in Natural Resources Development and Stewardship in Manitoba Award Value: $2,100.00

        For a student who is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or Doctoral program delivered by a unit in the Riddell Faculty, with good academic standing who is pursuing studies in natural resources management in Manitoba.

        Eligibility Criteria:

        1. is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba, either in a Master’s or a Ph.D. program delivered by the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources;
        2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) on the previous 30 credit hours (or equivalent) of study;
        3. is pursuing studies in natural resources management in Manitoba;
        4. has submitted the highest quality research proposal, in the opinion of the selection committee; and,
        5. currently holds, or has been offered, an award valued at $5,000 or more.

        Nomination packages including the award application should be submitted in PDF format via email to: Awards Secretary, Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

        Masters Thesis Prize Award Value: $1,000.00

        The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources offers an annual prize to the student who has successfully completed all the requirements for a Masters degree program delivered by any unit, including the NRI, with high academic standing and who has completed the best Masters thesis.

        Eligibility Criteria:

        1. Has successfully completed all of the requirements for a Masters degree program delivered by any unit in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources;
        2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study;
        3. has received approval of their thesis, and has submitted the final version to the Faculty of Graduate Studies between September 1 and August 31 of the previous academic year.

        Applications must be accompanied by two letters of support, one from the candidate’s thesis advisor and one from a member of the candidate’s examining committee. The letters should describe and explain the strengths, merits, and innovative nature of the thesis and the candidate’s research.  

        Completed applications must be submitted electronically to Awards Secretary, Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

        North American Caribou Workshop Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Management Award Value: $1,600.00

        The North American Caribou Workshop Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Management is geared towards graduate students with a demonstrated interest in aspects of caribou research, monitoring or management and who considers different disciplines or subdisciplines such as ecology, economy, governance, resource management and land use planning.
         

        One fellowship will be offered to a graduate student who:

        1. was enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or doctoral program delivered by a unit in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, in the year in which the award was tenable;
        2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.50 (or equivalent) over the last 60 credit hours of study;
        3. demonstrates an interest in aspects of caribou research, monitoring or management and who considers different disciplines or sub-disciplines such as ecology, economy, governance, resource management and land use planning.

        Applications must be accompanied by:

        1. a short essay (500 words maximum) explaining how different disciplines contribute to caribou research, monitoring as well as management as well as listing any relevant project(s) and /or experience in wildlife management in Manitoba and Canada;            
        2. an official transcript and curriculum vitae;
        3. two letters of recommendation


        Completed applications must be submitted electronically to Awards Secretary, Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

        Oakes-Riewe Environmental Studies Research Award

        Number of Awards and Value:   variable

        Application Form (click to download PDF)

        Deadline: February 24, 2023

        Applicants are required to submit the following in order to be considered for this award:

        • Evidence stating whether or not all required course work for the particular degree has been completed and why (this confirmation is to come in writing from the Graduate Program Chair of the student’s home department).
        • A two-page (single-spaced) research proposal including the purpose, objectives, and methods of the project.
        • A statement signed by the student’s thesis advisor which states that the research proposal has been approved by the Thesis Advisory Committee.
        • A signed (by the Chair of the Research Ethics Board of the University of Manitoba) statement that the research is approved by the Research Ethics Board (and Animal Care Committee if applicable) of the University of Manitoba.
        • Letters of approval and/or copies of research licenses signed by the appropriate authority from the Aboriginal Community or Research Authority which will participate in, be influenced by, or benefit from the research.
        • A statement from the applicant indicating how she/he plans to familiarize her/himself with the protocols practiced by the Aboriginal community in which the research will be conducted.
        • A budget detailing how the outlined costs relate to particular aspects of the project, list funds received and/or requested from other sources.
        • Award amount requested
        • A statement that the applicant, if successful, will present his/her research findings at an interdisciplinary seminar with an environmental focus such as the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources Seminar at the University of Manitoba upon completion of the project and will submit the findings for publication in the Aboriginal Issues Press (or in an equivalent refereed publication).
        • Expected date of Graduation

        Recipients may hold this award only once.

        Completed application packages should be emailed in one single PDF document to Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

        Ph.D. Thesis Prize Award Value: $1,000.00

        For a student who has successfully completed all the requirements for a Doctoral degree program delivered by any unit in the Riddell faculty, including NRI, with high academic standing and who has completed the best Doctoral thesis.

        Eligibility Criteria:

        1. Has successfully completed all of the requirements for a Doctoral degree program delivered by any unit in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
        2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study;
        3. has received approval of their thesis, and has submitted the final version to the Faculty of Graduate Studies between September 1 and August 31 of the previous academic year.

         Applications must be accompanied by the external examiner's report, two letters of support, one from the candidate’s thesis advisor and one from a member of the candidate’s examining committee. The letters should describe and explain the strengths, merits, and innovative nature of the thesis and the candidate’s research.

        Completed applications must be submitted electronically to Awards Secretary, Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

         

        Teaching awards

        These annual awards recognize teaching excellence among professors who are members of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

        Award of Excellence for First Year Undergraduate Teaching

        Eligibility
        Any faculty member who has taught a 1000-level course in the academic year immediately preceding the deadline for nominations.
        Criteria 
        • Excellence in teaching 
        • Innovation and effectiveness in pedagogical practice 
        • Commitment to the support and advising of students 
        • Establishment of a solid foundation for their students in the discipline to support future study 
        • Effective coverage of the breadth inherent in introductory courses

        Award of Excellence for Undergraduate Teaching

        Eligibility
        Any faculty member who has taught an undergraduate course (2000, 3000, and/or 4000-level) in the academic year immediately preceding the deadline for nominations.
        Criteria
        • Excellence in teaching 
        • Innovation and effectiveness in pedagogical practice 
        • Commitment to the support and advising of students 
        • Presentation, discussion, and demonstration of level-appropriate content 
        • Assessment of student learning through challenging, innovative, and supportive means 
        • Effective coverage of the depth inherent in higher level undergraduate courses

        Award of Excellence for Graduate Teaching

        Eligibility
        Any faculty member who has taught a graduate course or has advised a graduate student in the academic year immediately preceding the deadline for nominations.
        Criteria 
        • Innovation and effectiveness in pedagogical practice 
        • Commitment to the support of student scholarly and research excellence 
        • Excellence in research guidance 
        • General assistance and availability to graduate students (in program advising, advocacy, and technical/procedural issues)  
        • Thesis or dissertation direction  
        • Assistance in developing conference presentations and/or publishable works 
        • Impact on students individually or collectively by providing opportunities and/or support 
        • Outstanding contribution to the structure, organization, and delivery of graduate programming and the graduate student experience

        Graduate Student Teaching Award

        Eligibility
        Any graduate student who has taught a course in the academic year immediately preceding the deadline for nominations and whilst enrolled in a graduate program in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.
        Criteria 
        • Innovation and effectiveness in pedagogical practice 
        • Commitment to personal development of professional skills and expertise (e.g. attendance at workshops) 
        • Commitment to the support and advising of students 
        • Effective assessment of student learning

        Contact us

        Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
        Room 440 Wallace Building, 125 Dysart Road
        University of Manitoba
        Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
         

        204-474-7252
        204-275-3147