Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Fellowships

Each year, two fellowships will be offered to a graduate student or a student in the post-graduate medical program (medical residents electing to take a year off from residency to pursue full-time research) who:

• is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either the first or second year of a Master’s program, or is within the first four years of a doctoral program, or is in the post-graduate medical program and whose research focuses on Alzheimer disease and related dementias in universities in Manitoba;
• has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the previous 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study;
• has demonstrated outstanding interest or commitment to research in Alzheimer disease and related dementias.

To be eligible to apply for any of the awards tenable in the 2025–2026 academic year, students must intend to register full time in the upcoming year (for both the Fall and Winter terms). Review the checklist of eligibility and application requirements for all awards adjudicated by the Centre on Aging for more information.

In addition to the award eligibility criteria, all applications must meet the definition of aging research and use appropriate terminology throughout their application package.

Aging research definition

For the purposes of the student awards, the research should focus on some aspect of the aging process or study older participants/subjects. Studying diseases as the focus, even if that disease commonly occurs in older people, might make the application ineligible for funding.

Aging terminology

The Centre on Aging expects the use of appropriate and respectful language when describing older adults. Refer to the American Psychological Association's guidelines for bias-free language as it relates to age inclusivity and respect, as outlined on their Web site.

• The recipient of the fellowship will be required to submit a progress report by the designated deadline date following the receipt of the award.
• The recipient will also be asked to submit a copy of the thesis/dissertation when complete, acknowledging financial support.
• The recipient will be asked to present their proposed project at the Centre on Aging's virtual Student award ceremony and Speaker Series held in the fall.

Criteria for adjudication

Student award applications are judged based on the following criteria:

• Research experience, publications, and presentations (20 per cent)
• Outstanding interest or commitment to research in Alzheimer Disease and/or related dementias (10 per cent)
• Research project (25 per cent)
• Strength of recommendation forms (10 per cent)
• Academic record (GPA, awards, progress in program) (35 per cent)

The stage in career will be taken into account.

Recipient selection and appeals

• The Centre on Aging adjudicates the Alzheimer Society Graduate Student Fellowships only. The Director of the Centre on Aging will name the selection committee for this award.
• The Centre on Aging does not have an appeal process for decisions made by the Scholarship Adjudication Committee. The decisions made are considered final.
• Administration of the award is handled by the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Recipients will receive notice from the Centre on Aging with final decisions, however all subsequent communication will occur with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

For more information about the Fellowships, visit the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba website.