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.
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
December 3, 2021 - Faculty of Graduate Studies Research Completion Scholarship
Value: Minimum value of $2,500; value and number of awards to be determined by the selection committee
For: Master’s and PhD students who are in the first 2 year’s of a Master’s program or the first 4 years of a PhD program who have successfully completed their thesis proposal defense as of the award submission deadline
Research field(s): Unrestricted
December 6, 2021 DEADLINE EXTENDED - Research Manitoba
Value: Master's studentship valued at minimum $12,000 for 1 year;
Doctoral studentship valued at $17, 850 for 1 year
For: Master’s & PhD students
Research field(s): Health-related fields
December 10, 2021 DEADLINE EXTENDED - James Gordon Fletcher PhD Fellowship for Research in Indigenous Issues
Value: $16,000
For: PhD students
Research field(s): This fund specifically serves to stimulate, support, and encourage research in Indigenous issues by Ph.D. students in any Department at the University of Manitoba. Student must be conducting research in a field pertaining to Indigenous communities and persons.
December 20, 2021 - Ocean's North Scholarship
Value: $80,000 (i.e., $20,000 in each year of a four-year PhD program in Economics- Economics and Society Stream)
For: PhD students; for acceptance for the fall term the following year
Research field(s): Community Economic Development in the Canadian North. Successful applicants will work in conjunction with Ocean's North to shape their PhD research.
Contact: John Serieux - for application copy and information regarding the application process
December 21, 2021 - Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship
Value: Up to $40,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and reasonable living expenses, and up to $20,000 per year for three years, as a research, networking, and travel allowance
For: Applicants must be already accepted into or in year one, two, or three of a full-time doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences
Research field(s): Doctoral work must relate to at least one of the Foundation’s Four Themes: Human Rights and Dignity; Responsible Citizenship; Canada and the World; and, People and their Natural Environment.
March 18, 2022 - Sarit Scholarship Program - Stronach International Inc.
Value: Two winners from each of Canada’s ten provinces, plus two Indigenous student winners will be selected for a total of 22 winners. Prizes are valued up to $100,000 and are payable directly to the student
For: Master’s & PhD students
Research field(s): Open to students across Canada that attend a Canadian University. For full information on the award and how to apply, please visit the SARIT Scholarship website or email info@saritscholarship.com.
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
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