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.
Award winners
Banting Fellows and Vanier Scholars awarded to UM
UM welcomes two Banting Postdoctoral Fellows to its ranks and congratulates four doctoral students on receiving Vanier Scholarships. Banting postdoctoral fellows are the best postdocs in the world. The recipients are top-tier postdoctoral talent, nationally and internationally. This award positions Banting Fellows to succeed as research leaders. Only seventy fellowships are awarded across Canada annually, valued at $140,000 over two years.
PhD student Joshua Okyere named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar
Joshua Okyere, a PhD student in the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) program, qualified as a finalist for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship and Engaged Leadership program. After a rigorous selection process and competing with 102 semi-finalists, he has now been named one of this year’s 15 Scholars across Canada.
Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship
2021 recipients of the Nahlah Ayed Prize for student leadership and global citizenship are Anthony Huynh and Ha (Cassie) Dong. They demonstrate strong commitment to leadership through advocacy and continue to impact the world in a positive way through their tireless work.
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.
Wanda Phillips-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.
Award opportunities
These are a sampling of the many awards available to UM graduate students.
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.
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.
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 award information sessions
Currently no sessions scheduled
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.
There are a number of funding opportunities available specifically for Indigenous and international students.
Indigenous graduate student awards
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Master’s Award for Indigenous Students
In years when funds are available, this merit-based award is open to Indigenous students who are enrolled full-time in a master’s program at the University of Manitoba.
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Doctoral Award for Indigenous Students
This merit-based award is open to Indigenous students who are enrolled full-time in a PhD program at the University of Manitoba.
International graduate student awards
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International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarships
These scholarships reward the excellence of incoming international graduate students. The scholarship value is equivalent to the international student differential tuition fee.
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International Graduate Student Scholarships
These scholarships reward the excellence of international graduate students enrolled full-time in master’s or doctoral programs at UM. Their value is equivalent to the amount of the international differential tuition fee.
Upcoming award deadlines
September 30, 2022 - Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources Scholarships & Prizes
Henley Graduate Scholarship in Natural Resources Development and Stewardship in Manitoba - $2,100
North American Caribou Workshop Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Management - $1,600
Masters Thesis Prize - $1,000
Ph.D. Thesis Prize - $1,000
For: Master's & PhD students
October 2, 2022 - CIHR Canada Doctoral Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D)
Value: $35,000/year for 36 months
For: PhD students
Details: The CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CIHR CGS-D) aims to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in doctoral studies in the health sciences.
October 2, 2022 - NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) & Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS-D)
Value: $35,000/year for 36 months (CGS-D); $21,000/year for 36 months (PGS-D)
For: PhD students
Details: The NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS-D) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS-D) programs provide financial support to high-calibre students who are engaged in an eligible doctoral program in the natural sciences or engineering.
October 2, 2022 - SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) & Doctoral Fellowships
Value: $35,000/year for 36 months (CGS-D); $20,000/year for 12, 24, 36, or 48 months (Doctoral)
For: PhD students
Details: The SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (SSHRC CGS-D) and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships (SSHRC Doctoral) programs aim to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities.
October 14, 2022 - Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship
Value: Master’s Scholarship $10,000, PhD Scholarship $17,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Research fields: Agriculture or a related discipline
Details: This scholarship is for students enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, meeting the criteria with a connection to the province of Alberta.
December 1, 2022 - Canada Graduate Scholarships – Masters (CGS-M)
Value: $17,500 for 12 months
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.
February 1, 2023 - Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship
Value: $10,500
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: All required materials including application, certified transcripts and sealed confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Research field(s): Restricted to graduate students who engage in study in the United States or United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations.
February 1, 2023 - Mackenzie King Open Scholarship
Value: $8,500
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: All required materials including application, certified transcripts and sealed confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Research field(s): Available to graduate students of Canadian universities in any discipline.
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.
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.
Support
Contact us
Faculty of Graduate Studies
500 University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
(204) 474-9836
(204) 474-7553