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
UM Vanier Scholars
The University of Manitoba congratulates nine PhD students on receiving the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship – the most Vanier Scholars to attend UM in its history.
Vanier Scholars are Canada’s top graduate students, chosen for their academic excellence, research potential, and leadership – united by a passion to create a better world. They will receive $150,000 over three years towards their research.
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.
2022 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Award opportunities
These are a sampling of the many awards available to UM graduate students.
SSHRC CGS-D Application System Disruption
The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is aware of the current disruption to the SSHRC CGS-D application system. Currently, there is no timeline available from SSHRC regarding an expected resolution. We are hopeful that the system can be restored at some point between now and October 3rd, but understand this may not be the case.
If word is received from SSHRC that the system has been restored between now and Tuesday, October 3rd, FGS will offer a deadline extension of 48 hours to allow students and referees this time to complete the tasks required for application submission. If the system has not been restored by Tuesday, October 3rd, FGS will consider further extending the deadline as timelines and expected outcomes regarding system restoration are received from SSHRC.
To summarize: as a result of the SSHRC system disruption the current deadline for SSHRC CGS-D applications has now been extended by 48 hours to Thursday, October 5th at 4:00 p.m. (CST). This applies only to SSHRC applicants.
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.
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
No sessions are currently scheduled
When: September 7, 2023
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Online (Webex)
Participants should watch these videos in advance and come to the Q & A session with specific questions in mind.
Research Fields(s): Natural Sciences, Engineering
Webinar Number: 2778 059 3569
Webinar Password: NSERCinfo2023 (67372463 from phones)
Join by Phone: 1-844-426-4405 Canada Toll Free, +1-613-714-9906 Canada Toll (Ottawa)
Access Code: 27780593569
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, 2023 - Savvy New Canadians Financial Literacy Scholarship
Value: (4) 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
October 2, 2023 - Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowships
Value: $85,000 / year
For: Postdoctoral students
Details: Open to those who aim to pursue a research project that includes the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to their domain
Research field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering
October 3, 2023 - CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D)
Value: Scholarship valued at $35,000
For: PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Research field(s): Health Sciences
October 3, 2023 - SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (SSHRC CGS-D) & Doctoral Fellowships (SSHRC Doctoral)
Value: Scholarship valued at $35,000; Fellowship valued at $20,000
For: PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Research field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities
October 3, 2023 - NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) & Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS-D)
Value: Doctoral scholarship valued at $35,000; Doctoral Fellowship valued at $21,000
For: PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Research field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering
October 3, 2023 - Women's Health Research Foundation of Canada Scholarship Part-Time
Value: $1,500
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: This scholarship is for students enrolled part-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 his/her thesis or practicum.
Research field(s): Women's Health
October 3, 2023 - Women's Health Research Foundation of Canada Scholarship Full-Time
Value: $3,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Details: 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 his/her thesis or practicum.
Research field(s): Women's Health
October 6, 2023 - Roma Zenovea Hawirko Graduate Scholarship
Value: $11,725
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)
October 16, 2023 - James Gordon Fletcher Ph.D. Fellowship (For Research in Indigenous Issues)
Value: $16,000
For: PhD students
Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research.
Research field(s): Conducting research in a field pertaining to Indigenous communities and persons
November 13, 2023 - Research Manitoba Studentships & Fellowships
Value: Masters studentship $12,000; PhD studenship $17,850, Postdoctoral Fellowship $36,750
For: Master's & PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows
Details: 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 his/her thesis or practicum.
Research field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities
November 30, 2023 - Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation and Bursaries (KCSF)
Value: (30) Scholarships, Variable values, Bursaries valued at $1000
For: PhD students
Details: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a student visa..
Research field(s): Korean heritage or connection to the Korean community and enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution during the 23-24 academic year.
December 1, 2023 - NRC Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship
Value: Fellowship for 2 year term
For: Postdoctoral Fellows
Details: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a student visa..
Research field(s): Research proposal in any science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) discipline. Details: Preference to PhD graduates who identify as women and have demonstrated research excellence.
December 1, 2023 - Canada Graduate Scholarship - Masters (CGS-M)
Value: $17,500 for one year
For: Master's students
Details: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a student visa..
Research field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities.
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
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Faculty of Graduate Studies
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(204) 474-9836
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