Award winners

Distinguished Dissertation Award Winners

University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Awards are given to graduating doctoral students who have been nominated by their faculty/college/school for a dissertation that represents a ground-breaking piece of original work. Each year, one award is offered in each of the following categories: applied sciences, health sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Awardees receive a $3,000 prize.

2023 Winners

Previous Distinguished Dissertation Award Winners

2022 

Wanda Philips-Beck

For her doctoral dissertation in the UM Faculty of Graduate Studies, Wanda studied the experiences of women who left their homes to give birth away from their communities.

Learn about Wanda's research here

Jose Sanchez

Jose's findings represent a major methodological contribution to the areas of archeology and anthropology which can help us better understand the lives of those who came before us.

Learn about Jose's research here

Wesley Silva

For his doctoral research, Wesley studied a series of molecules using a specialized technique called microwave spectroscopy to examine the rotation of the molecules for the first time in a laboratory setting.

Learn about Wesley's research here

Anne Lindsay

Anne Lindsay wrote her doctoral thesis for UM’s department of history on how the Canadian fur trade reflected the violence of the French and British empires and was not as passive or innocuous as it is painted in most accounts.

Learn about Anne's research here

Hongwei Lui

Hongwei has worked with Drs. Pooneh Maghoul, Ahmed Shalaby and others at UM to develop a device that uses ultrasonic waves that can be used in a lab or taken to a remote site to evaluate permafrost without disturbing the permafrost itself and possibly lead to structural problems.

Learn about Hongwei's research here

Award opportunities

These are a sampling of the many awards available to UM graduate students.  

Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Statement on Transcripts for Tri-Agency Award Competitions at the University of Manitoba

Students are responsible for obtaining official, up-to-date, and complete transcripts and for ensuring transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended are included in their application(s).

FGS does not provide students with copies of transcripts from student records or copies of previously submitted transcripts. This includes transcripts from other Canadian or international post-secondary institutions, UManitoba, and transcripts submitted as part of previous or current admission or award applications.

Missing, unofficial, illegible, or untranslated transcripts may deem students’ applications incomplete or ineligible and will not be reviewed.

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF)

For: Master’s and doctoral students 

The UMGF Fellowships are valued for a 12-month period at $14,000 for Master's students and $18,000 for PhD students. Please check with your department for how to be considered for a UM Graduate Fellowship. 

Application deadline: Please contact your department. 

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G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship

For: Master’s and doctoral students 

Established in honour of a former Winnipeg vice-president and treasurer of The Great-West Life Assurance Company, the fellowship is awarded to a maximum of $10,000.  

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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

For: Doctoral students 

These scholarships help Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students. They are valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies. 

Departmental awards

Many University of Manitoba departments have internal awards based on academic merit, the values of which vary by department. Please check with your department for deadlines and details

Upcoming and recorded award information sessions

There are no upcoming information sessions currently available.

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Workshop Recording Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral 2024

Research funding

Find available research funding for master’s and doctoral students.

There are a number of funding opportunities available specifically for Indigenous and international students. 

Upcoming award deadlines

September 25, 2024 - Canada Graduate Scholarship–Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS)

Value: Foreign study supplement valued at up to $6,000

For: Master's & PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier), are registered at a Canadian Institution and will be temporarily conducting research outside of Canada

Research field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities

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September 25, 2024 - Senator Thomas Alexander Crerar Scholarship 

Value: Two scholarships valued at $6,500 each

For: First-year, full-time Master's & PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian and International students conducting research in Canada who received their undergraduate degrees from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba within the past 12 months

Research field(s): Humanities

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September 26, 2024 - Women’s Health Research Foundation of Canada Scholarship Full Time

Value: Two scholarships of $3,000.00 each

For: Master's & PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian and International students conducting research in Canada. This scholarship is for students enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or Doctoral program, with high academic standing who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for their thesis or practicum

Research field(s): Woman's Health

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September 26, 2024 - Women’s Health Research Foundation of Canada Scholarship Part Time

Value: One scholarship of $1,500.00 

For: Master's & PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian and International students conducting research in Canada. This scholarship is for students enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in any Master’s or Doctoral program, with high academic standing who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for their thesis or practicum

Research field(s): Woman's Health

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September 30, 2024 - Savvy New Canadians Financial Literacy Scholarship

Value: (2) scholarships valued at $1,000

For: Master's & PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian, permanent residents and international students at accredited Canadian universities and colleges.

Research field(s): Any field of study increasing and improving financial literacy and awareness among students in Canada

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October 2, 2024 - CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS-D)

Value: Scholarships valued at $40,000

For: PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents

Research field(s): Health Sciences

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October 2, 2024 - NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS-D) & Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS-D)

Value: Scholarships valued at $40,000

For: PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents

Research field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering

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October 2, 2024 - SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS-D) & Doctoral Fellowships (SSHRC Doctoral)

Value: Scholarships valued at $40,000

For: PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents

Research field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities

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October 3, 2024 - Delaney Graduate Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Value: $20,600.00

For: Master’s and Ph.D. Students

Details:  Open to Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled in full-time Master’s or Doctoral programs at the University of Manitoba.

Research field(s): Unrestricted

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October 3, 2024 - Indigenous Doctoral Program Fellowships

Value: (3) Doctoral scholarships valued at $20,000.00 each

For: Ph.D. Students

Details:  Open to Canadian Indigenous Ph.D. Students pursuing Doctoral Degrees at the University of Manitoba. The purpose of these awards is to reward the academic achievements of Canadian Indigenous graduate students pursuing Doctoral Degrees.

Research field(s): Unrestricted; available to all Indigenous Graduate Students

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October 3, 2024 - Roma Zenovea Hawirko Graduate Scholarship

Value: $11,875.00

For: PhD students

Details:  Recipient is enrolled full-time in the first or second year of any Ph.D. program delivered by a department in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science. Is conducting a clearly defined and innovative research project in the area of Microbiology and has demonstrated both commitment to their field of study and career potential.

Research field(s): Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences (conducting research in the area of Microbiology)

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October 10, 2024 - Heinz Frank Memorial Scholarship

Value: $2,500

For: first-year, full-time Master's & PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian and International students conducting research in Canada

Research field(s): Humanities

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October 31, 2024 - Premio Campo Fogolar Awards

Value: (2) Awards valued at $1,000 each

For: Master's & PhD students

Details:  Resident of Manitoba or a resident of Canada with family who was a founding member of Campo Fogolar

Research field(s): Open to a current member of the Fogolar Association of Winnipeg or a direct descendent of someone from the FVG or Vento regions of Italy with an interest in Italian heritage

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November 12, 2024 - Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)

Value: Up to a maximum of $6,000 (dependent on funding) for one year (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)

For: Master's & PhD students

Details:  Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. The purpose of the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) is to encourage and support Canadian university and Northern post-secondary students with an interest in northern studies and conducting thesis research in Northern regions, by assisting them to gain northern professional experience and training, through the issuance of supplementary funds.

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November 25, 2024 - Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Scholarship

Value: Up to $50,000 per year for three years

For: PhD students

Details:  The Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation offers a scholarship that is more than a scholarship. This three-year leadership program is designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world

Research field(s): Humanities, Social Sciences, or Human Sciences

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November 30, 2024 - Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation and Bursaries (KCSF)

Value: (30-40) Scholarships & Bursaries, variable values

For: Master's & PhD students

Details: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a student visa

Research Fields:  Korean heritage or connection to the Korean community and enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution during the 24-25 academic year

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December 2, 2024 - Canada Graduate Scholarship – Masters (CGS-M)

Value: $27,000 for one year

For: Master's students

Details:  The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M) program aims to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs.

Research field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities

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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

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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.

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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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