Research Manitoba
You can apply directly to Research Manitoba, which provides funds for research in the health sciences through a number of grants and awards programs.
Funding and awards
Upcoming award deadlines
February 12, 2026 - Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Value: Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
Research field(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health
February 27, 2026 - University Of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award
Value: $3,000 prize plus citation certificate
For: PhD students
Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline
Research field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
February 27, 2026 - University Of Manitoba Distinguised Master’s Thesis Prize
Value: $1,000 prize plus citation certificate
For: Master’s students
Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline
Research field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
February 28, 2026 - TAC Foundation Scholarship Program
Value: Scholarships valuing between $2,500 and $6,000
For: Master’s students and PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students
Research field(s): Must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (university or college) in an academic program related to, and hope to pursue a career in, the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and program management of road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. This includes, but isn’t limited to, civil and transportation engineering
February 28, 2026 - Wildlife Research in Northern Manitoba and Canadian Central Arctic Scholarship
Value: Scholarships are normally up to $5,000
For: Master’s students and PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian citizens, refugees and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students in a Manitoba based educational institution
Research field(s): Must be undertaking research or fieldwork related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystem conservation in Northern Manitoba and/or the Canadian Central Arctic, including the Canadian Boreal Forest and Arctic environments.
March 2, 2026 - London Goodenough Association of Canada (LGAC)
Value: 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.$13,854 CAD) each and one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx. $23,090 CAD)(PhD)
For: Full-time graduate students
Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students
Research field(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere
March 5, 2026 - The Maple Leaf Board Scholarship in Food Security
Value: (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years
For: Master’s or Ph.D. students
Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study
Research field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada
March 16, 2026 - Laureate in Science Prize
Value: Prize valued at $10,000
For: Graduating, full-time PhD students
Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline.
Research field(s): Faculty of Science
March 20, 2026 - H.L. Holmes Award for Post-Doctoral Studies
Value: $100,000 per year for 1-2 years
For: Post-doctoral students
Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years
Research field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics
March 25, 2026 - FGPS-Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Awards
(3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students
Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible.
Application information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal.
Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca with any questions
March 25, 2026 - FGPS-Outstanding Administrator Award
(1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies
Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible.
Application information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal.
Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca with any questions
March 25, 2026 - FGPS-Outstanding Support Staff Award
Value: (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students
Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible.
Application information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal.
Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca with any questions
March 30, 2026 - Governor General’s Gold Medal
Value: (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student
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Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline
Research field(s): Unrestricted
April 1, 2026 - Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars
Value: (1) Scholarship for a scholar identifying as Black and (1) for a scholar identifying as Indigenous for min. $70,000/year
For: PhD students
Details: Open to a completed PhD (2021 and after), or PhD completed by Sept. 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence)
Research field(s): Open
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF)
Value: Master's scholarship $20,000; Doctoral scholarship $25,000
For: Full-time Master's & PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit.
Contact your home department for deadline and application details
Research field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards
Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Value: $6,000
For: Master's, PhD and postdoctoral students
Research field(s): Unrestricted
Recommended to apply 16 weeks in advance of planned start date
NSERC Student Ambassadors
Value: $1,000
For: Master's and PhD students
Research field(s): Science, Engineering
Applications must be submitted at least two months before the start of a proposed outreach activity.
Not all upcoming award deadlines are listed here. Read further or check the database to find more.
Funding opportunities
Tri-agency doctoral scholarships
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Doctoral (CGRS-D) program supports world-class doctoral students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a high standard of research achievement. Open to Canadian and international students, the award is valued at $40,000 per year for three years.
Graduate Enhancement of Tri-Agency Stipends (GETS) program
Graduate Enhancement of Tri-Agency Stipends (GETS) provides matching funds to support master’s and doctoral students, with no work or academic requirements. Investigators must apply on students’ behalf once their own Tri-Agency funding is confirmed.
Vanier Scholarship
The Vanier CGS program supports world-class doctoral students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a high standard of research achievement. Open to Canadian and international students, the award is valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years.
Research funding
Find available research funding for master’s and doctoral students.
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Mitacs
Mitacs is a national research network and funding agency that supports collaborative industrial-academic research projects and the training of highly qualified personnel.
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Tri-Council awards (federal funding)
Explore the three major government funding bodies that provide funding for scholarly research in Canada.
FGPS Statement on Transcripts for Tri-Agency Award Competitions
This statement applies to the following Tri-Agency award competitions for the CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC:
- Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS-M)
- Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D)
Students are responsible for obtaining official, up-to-date, and complete transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended and attaching them to their Tri-Agency award application. This includes all undergraduate and graduate studies, completed or ongoing. ONLY official transcripts will be accepted; web or unofficial transcripts will not be accepted and will result in an application being ineligible for the competition.
The following documents must also be included in their application:
- Transcripts associated with transfer credits
- The transcript key/legend for each institution
- An official University of Manitoba transcript showing current Fall registration is required, regardless of whether or not grades are displayed
FGPS does not provide students with copies of transcripts from student records or copies of previously submitted transcripts. This includes transcripts from other Canadian and international post-secondary institutions, UManitoba, and transcripts submitted as part of previous or current admission or award applications.
For transcripts from international institutions ONLY (outside Canada and USA), certified true copies of official transcripts are acceptable. If the transcripts are not presented in one of Canada’s two official languages (English or French), a certified translation must be provided, in addition to the official transcripts in its original language. Applicants can contact their home department to request these.
Missing, unofficial, illegible, or untranslated transcripts WILL deem students’ applications incomplete or ineligible and will not be considered for the competition.
Financial aid
If you're facing financial hardship, or need support to pay your expenses as a student, there are programs available to help you. Apply for a loan, find on-campus employment or use our on-campus food bank.
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Teaching and research assistantships
Contact your department regarding teaching assistantships, where you help conduct undergraduate classes and laboratories, and research assistantships, where you may be able to use the research undertaken for your thesis.
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Work-study program
The work–study program at UM provides supplementary financial assistance for students who are currently receiving government student loans.
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Government student loans
If you are a full-time Canadian or permanent resident you can apply for student loans from the federal and provincial governments to support your studies.
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Emergency loans
The University offers short-term loans to students facing unanticipated living costs and unexpected delays in government loans or other award funding.
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U.S. student loans
Learn about financial aid available to U.S. students, including government student loans.
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Bursaries
The University of Manitoba offers a wide range of bursaries ranging from $100 to $1,000 to support students with financial need. Complete the University of Manitoba General Bursary application to be considered.
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UM food bank
Students can use the food bank to help offset the costs of groceries during times of financial distress.
Information sessions and application support
Looking for help with your funding application? Join an upcoming workshop or watch past recordings to learn more about award requirements, eligibility and how to strengthen your application. You'll also find resources and contacts to guide you through the process.
Workshop Recording - Scholarships for Indigenous students 2024
Workshop Recording - Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s 2024: Applicant Workshop
Workshop Recording Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral 2025
Virtual, presentation-style workshop hosted by Dr. Dawn Sutherland Associate Dean and Allison Aubin, Awards Coordinator, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
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Pursuing proportionality through International Humanitarian Law
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That feeling in your gut? It’s molecular crossbows firing!
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Studying law as a 'crucial driver of change'
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Dean’s Prize honours extraordinary Rady Faculty grad students
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Contact us
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