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
December 3, 2025 - Pawan K. Singal Graduate Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Sciences
Value: Variable Scholarships – Total Value $16,200
For: UM Master’s & PhD students
Details: Have completed one regular session or two terms, cumulative GPA of 3.50 in their program to date, and may not hold the award more than once
Research field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the UM delivered by the Max Rady College of Medicine and affiliated with the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre
December 4, 2025 - Faculty of Graduate Studies Research Completion Scholarship
Value: Minimum scholarship of $2,500.00
For: Full-Time Masters and Ph.D. Students
Details: For full-time Masters and Ph.D. students
Research field(s): Must be enrolled in a thesis based program in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
December 12, 2025 - Faculty of Science Fellowship for Graduate Excellence
Value: Scholarships valued at $3,825.00 (MSc) and $4,575.00 (PhD)
For: Full-time Master's & PhD students
Details: Open to full-time UM Faculty of Science Master’s and Ph.D. students. This award has additional eligibility requirements with details provided on the application form.
Research field(s): Faculty of Science
January 12, 2026 - 2026 Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
Value: Graduate students can receive scholarships up to 24 months
Details: Must be Canadian Masters or PhD students
Research field(s): This program offers up to 24 months stay in China with the option to obtain a graduate degree from designated learning institutions in China.
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
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
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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Contact us
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