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
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Recipients
Five Vanier Scholars will call UM home in 2020
In 2020, the University of Manitoba is proud to welcome five Vanier Scholarship recipients to its community. The Vanier Scholarships, considered the Canadian equivalent of the United Kingdom’s Rhodes Scholarships, recognize students who demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health. Each recipient will receive $150,000 over three years toward their research.
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.
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
January 22, 2021 - Faculty of Graduate Studies Program Completion Scholarships
For: Master's & PhD students whose ability to complete final degree requirements has been adversely impacted due to COVID-19
Research field(s): Unrestricted
January 22, 2021 - London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarship
Value: Five or more awards at £6000 each
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are graduate students of any university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate studies in any field in Canada or elsewhere, and who will be studying or conducting research in London, UK.
January 31, 2021 - Canadian Water Resources Association
Value: Five prizes valued from $1,500 to $5,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Applied, Natural or Social Science aspects of water resources
January 31, 2021 - Malcolm & Catherine Dewar Truth And Reconciliation Fellowship
Value: $8,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Research in the area of Truth and Reconciliation in the Faculty of Graduate Studies
February 1, 2021 - Mackenzie King Open Scholarship
Value: $8,500 approx (Average amount subject to change)
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate studies in any field in Canada or elsewhere.
February 1, 2021 - Mackenzie King Travelling Scholarship
Value: Four awards at $10,500 approx (Award amount subject to change)
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate studies in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations.
February 1, 2021 - Foundation of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Inc. Scholarship and Award
Value: Two Scholarships at $3,450 // Six Awards at $2,250
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Registered nurses continuing studies in health-related fields at a grad level.
February 3, 2021 - Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship
Value: Variable
For: PhD graduates – Must hold a PhD by the time fellowship begins
Research field(s): Science policy in Canada
Citizenship: Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents of Canada
February 5, 2021 - Berkes Graduate Scholarship in Community-Based Research
Value: $3,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): This annually funded scholarship will provide support towards degree-related field research and related expenses.
February 12, 2021 - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security - Scholarship in Food Security
Deadline: Proposals Due February 12, 2021
Interviews conducted in April 2021 // Scholarships awarded in May 2021
Value: Three $15,000 scholarships available for research spanning up to two years commencing in the 2021-22 academic year
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Conducting thesis research focused on the determinants, risk factors, impacts, and efficacy of proposed interventions on food insecurity in Canada.
February 15, 2021 - Dr. J.A. Campbell Research Award
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Value: Grant of up to $25,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): For research projects in Canada of a scientific, applied science, and/or medical nature relevant to celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and/or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or the socio-economic implications of delayed diagnosis and/or living with these conditions.
February 15, 2021 - Dr. J.A. Campbell Young Investigator Award
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Value: $5,000
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Work done in Canada of a scientific, applied science, medical, and/or social nature relevant to celiac disease
February 26, 2021 - University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award
Value: Citation Certificate, plus a cash prize (Five award categories for PhD graduates – Must have submitted dissertation during 2020 calendar year (Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020)
Research field(s): Applied sciences, health sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences
February 28, 2021 - Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics Graduate Fellowships
Value: $3,000 stipend
For: Master's & PhD students
Research field(s): Ethics of any field of study
March 15, 2021 - Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
Value: Two scholarships at $7,500 each
For: Applicants must be female Canadian citizens currently enrolled in and pursing a PhD program
Research field(s): Unrestricted
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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