Student grants and conference awards

BW Fallis Parkinson’s Care Research Grant

Purpose:
To fund qualitative and/or quantitative research exploring physical and psychosocial aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD), including projects addressing quality of life, ethical issues, symptom understanding and treatment, family caregiving, and access to services and supports. Research across all phases of PD, from early diagnosis to end-of-life care, is eligible.

Eligibility:
Researchers conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research on PD within the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

Criteria:
Research projects must investigate aspects of PD as outlined in the grant's purpose. Biomedical or bench research is not eligible.

Award value:
One award of $4,500 available annually.

How to apply:
Review and complete the provided guidelines and application form (PDF), then submit the application form.

Application deadline:
April 15th annually.

Documents:

College of Nursing Endowment Fund Graduate Student Conference Award

Purpose:
To financially support graduate students enrolled in the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing, in presenting their research at in-person or virtual conferences.

Eligibility:
Graduate students enrolled in the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

Criteria:
Students must intend to present their research at a conference. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until yearly funds are depleted.

Award value:
Varies based on availability of funds, with a total allocation of $5,000 per year.

Funding:
Our thanks to the College of Nursing Endowment Fund for generously providing the funding for this award.

How to apply:
Review the provided guidelines (PDF) and complete the submission form.

Application deadline:
Minimum 30 days before the anticipated conference attendance.

Documents:.

Graduate student evaluation assessment form

Kenneth Clark Travel Award

The funds for this award have been depleted for the year.
Please check back in September to see funding availability.

Purpose:
To provide travel awards for nursing graduate students at the University of Manitoba to attend conferences.

Eligibility:
Nursing graduate students at the University of Manitoba.

Criteria:
Students must intend to attend a conference and present their work.

Award value:
Varies based on availability of funds.

Funding:
Our thanks to Dr. Kenneth Clark for establishing the endowment fund that supports this award.

How to apply:
Review the provided guidelines (PDF) and complete the submission form.

Application deadline:
Minimum 30 days before the anticipated conference attendance.

Documents:

MCNHR Graduate Student Research Grant

Purpose:
To support thesis or dissertation research projects for graduate students supervised by a College of Nursing faculty member.

Eligibility:
Graduate students being supervised by a College of Nursing faculty member at the University of Manitoba.

Criteria:
Projects must be thesis or dissertation research and align with the College of Nursing's research focus.

Award value:
Varies: Up to $3,000 for master's thesis projects; Up to $5,000 for PhD dissertation projects.

Funding:
Our thanks to the College of Nursing Endowment Fund and Winnifred Ruane Trust Fund for funding this award.

How to apply:
Review the provided guidelines and application form (PDF) and submit the completed form.

Application deadline:
November 1 and April 15 annually.

Documents:

      Open Access Publishing Fund - Graduate Nursing Students

      Purpose:
      To support the costs of Graduate Nursing Students publishing in open access journals.

      Eligibility:
      Graduate Nursing Students at the University of Manitoba.

      Criteria:
      Applicants must intend to publish in open access journals.

      Award value:
      Varies based on availability of funds, totaling $10,750 annually.

      Funding:
      Our gratitude to the College of Nursing Endowment Fund for funding this initiative.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines and complete the submission form.

      Application deadline:
      Applications are now closed. Please check back in May for reopening of applications.

      Documents:

      Poppy Trust Fund Research Grant

      Purpose:
      To support research projects contributing to enhancing care for veterans, their families, or older adults in Manitoba.

      Eligibility:
      Researchers affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Criteria:
      Proposed research project must directly contribute to enhancing care for veterans, their families, or older adults in Manitoba.

      Award value:
      One award of $3,000 available annually.

      Funding:
      Our sincere thanks to the Fort Garry Branch Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund for their generous funding.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines and application form (PDF) and complete the submission form.

      Application deadline:
      April 15th annually.

      Documents:

      Faculty and member grants

      BW Fallis Parkinson’s Care Research Grant

      Purpose:
      To fund qualitative and/or quantitative research on the physical and psychosocial aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

      Eligibility:
      Researchers affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Criteria:
      Research must focus on PD, including improving quality of life and care, examining ethical issues, understanding and treating symptoms, addressing family caregiving, and facilitating access to services and supports. Biomedical or bench research is not eligible.

      Award value:
      One award of $4,500 available annually.

      Funding:
      Our thanks to the B.W. Fallis Parkinson’s Care Research Grant for providing funding.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines and application form (PDF), then submit the completed submission form.

      Application deadline:
      April 15th annually.

      Documents:

      MCNHR Collaborative Health Research Grant

      Name of award: MCNHR Collaborative Research Grant Fund

      Purpose:
      To support the development of collaborative research within the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba.

      Eligibility:
      Researchers affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Criteria:
      Projects must involve collaborative teams.

      Award value:
      One annual research grant of $7,500.

      Funding:
      Our thanks to the MCNHR Collaborative Research Grant Fund for providing funding.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines (PDF) and submit the completed submission form.

      Application deadline:
      April 15th annually.

      Documents:

      MCNHR Research Grant

      Purpose:
      To provide funding for research projects conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Eligibility:
      Researchers affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Criteria:
      Research projects must align with the goals and priorities of the MCNHR.

      Award value:
      Two awards available annually, with funding up to a maximum of $7,500 each.

      Funding:
      Our thanks to the Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research for providing funding for this grant.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines and application form (PDF), then submit the completed submission form.

      Application deadline:
      April 15th annually.

      Documents:

      Open Access Publishing Fund - Faculty

      Purpose:
      To support the costs of faculty publishing in open access journals.

      Eligibility:
      Faculty members affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Criteria:
      Applicants must intend to publish in open access journals.

      Award value:
      Varies based on availability of funds, totaling $10,000 annually.

      Funding:
      Our thanks to the College of Nursing Endowment Fund for funding this initiative.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines and complete the submission form.

      Application deadline:
      Applications considered on a first-come, first-served basis until yearly funds are depleted.

      Documents:

      Poppy Trust Fund Research Grant

      Purpose:
      To provide support for research projects contributing to enhancing care for veterans or their families, or enhancing care for older adults in Manitoba.

      Eligibility:
      Researchers affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Criteria:
      Projects must directly contribute to enhancing care for veterans or their families, or improving care for older adults in Manitoba.

      Award value:
      One award of $3,000 available annually.

      Funding:
      Our sincere thanks to the Fort Garry Branch Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund for their generous funding.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines and application form (PDF) and submit the completed submission form.

      Application deadline:
      April 15th annually.

      Documents:

      Professional Foundation Research Grant

      Purpose:
      To provide small-scale funding for research into foundational areas of nursing as a profession.

      Eligibility:
      Researchers affiliated with the University of Manitoba, College of Nursing.

      Criteria:
      Research topics include nursing history, professional ethics, nursing administration, innovative approaches to nursing education, and student life.

      Award value:
      Two awards with funding up to a maximum of $7,500 each.

      Funding:
      Our sincere thanks to the College of Nursing Endowment Fund for providing funding for this grant.

      How to apply:
      Review the provided guidelines and application form (PDF) and submit the completed submission form.

      Application deadline:
      April 15th annually.

      Documents:

      Researcher evaluation assessment form

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