Emeriti and Senior Scholars

Professor Emeritus/Emerita

The title of Professor Emeritus/Emerita is conferred after retirement on faculty members who are deemed to have rendered distinguished service to the University through their teaching, research, and scholarship. It is an honourary lifelong distinction. 

Process to become a Professor Emeritus / Emerita: 

A nomination for the title of Professor Emeritus or Emerita comes from the department head (if applicable) and dean/director to their respective faculty council. It is then submitted to the Chancellor’s Committee for review before recommendation to the Board of Governors for approval.

Professor Emeritus/Emerita policy

Learn about the title and view recipients

Learn more about the process to become a Professor Emeritus/Emerita (PDF)

Senior Scholar

A Senior Scholar is an individual who has retired from a full-time academic appointment, or from a reduced academic appointment at UM, but continues to engage in active research and scholarship at UM. Senior Scholars become members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and are eligible to apply for grants and contracts and supervise graduate students. 

A Senior Scholar can also hold the appointment of a Professor Emeritus/Emerita, as well as a sessional or part-time appointment (in compliance with the policy.) 

Process to become a Senior Scholar: 

• If you are involved in research or scholarly work that will continue after retirement, discussions about becoming a Senior Scholar can happen any time before your declared intention to retire.
• A recommendation for a Senior Scholar appointment comes from the department head (if applicable) and dean/director to the Provost’s Office, for approval from the President.

A Senior Scholar is normally appointed for a term not exceeding three (3) years and can be reappointed for successive terms.

Senior Scholar policy

There are many ways to stay connected:

• Discuss options with your faculty for being a guest lecturer in courses or speaker at UM colloquia and events.
• Explore opportunities to serve on faculty or university-wide committees.
• Participate in UM community events.

Developed by the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) and funded by the 2025-2026 Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF), the Emeriti and Senior Scholars Engaged in Navigating Continued Excellence (ESSENCE) project aims to improve engagement opportunities for Emeriti and Senior Scholars and assist faculties and units by creating a standardized process to support this group.

The initiatives listed below are designed to support the continuation of academic work, foster knowledge transfer to the next generation of academics, and strengthen a sense of community. 

The new MomentUM Mentorship Program - Foundations stream will provide early career faculty with opportunities for career planning, institutional navigation, and community building. Mentorship will be offered in flexible formats - either one-on-one or in small groups - and structured around six-month intervals to support meaningful engagement without requiring long-term commitments.

Your experience and insight are central to its success. We invite Emeriti and Senior Scholars to volunteer as Mentors. 

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please complete the “MomentUM Mentorship Interest Form.” 

MomentUM Mentorship Interest Form

Inter-generational Research Planning Grant

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between emeriti/senior scholars and early career researchers (within five years of starting their career) to foster mentorship, knowledge exchange, and joint planning for future research. 

Applicants may receive up to $5,000 to undertake activities that demonstrate a clear, collaborative approach to project planning involving both partners.

Sample activities include conducting literature reviews, developing research questions, and holding consultations related to future research.

Key Dates
•    Application deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025
•    Notification of results: Early November 2025
•    Project completion date: All grant-funded activities must be completed by March 31, 2026

Inter-generational Research Planning Grant intranet page (log-in with UMNetID required)

ESSENCE Project Launch

Join the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) and the UM Retirees Association to celebrate the launch of the Emeriti and Senior Scholars Engaged in Navigating Continued Excellence (ESSENCE) project.

Faculty colleagues will also be invited, offering a chance to reconnect with familiar faces and spark new conservations. Whether you are curious about upcoming programming or simply looking to re-engage with the UM community, we hope you will join us for this special gathering.

Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: UMGSA lounge, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus

Refreshments will be available.

RSVP for the ESSENCE Project Launch

Find other events on the Emeriti and Senior Scholar events calendar

Coming soon: A newsletter will be launched to keep emeriti and senior scholars updated with the latest news and events, and to create a meaningful space for reflection, reconnection, and recognition.

We invite you to contribute! 

If you are interested in being part of the editorial team or have ideas for content, please contact Francene.Perehinec@umanitoba.ca
 

Complimentary parking

As a token of appreciation, we are pleased to offer complimentary parking passes to our Emeriti and Senior Scholars. If you are visiting the Fort Garry campus for an academic-related purpose, we want to make your time on campus as easy and convenient as possible.

To request a parking pass, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice before your planned visit. Once your request has been approved, you will be notified and may park in any student lot or in B Lot for the designated time.

Visit the parking webpage for information on accessible parking, campus maps and more.

Complete a Parking Request Form

M365 A3 licenses

As valuable members of the UM community, UM will provide access to Microsoft 365 A3 Security Level Licenses to support continued engagement in university-related activities.

To learn the differences between an M365 A1 vs A3 license, please visit the Microsoft 365 Education page. 

Applicants must have a current, active UM email address and be using the Multi-factor Authentication (MFA). If you do not have an active UM email address or the multi-factor authentication (MFA), please contact the service desk to re-activate your account.

This program will end March 31, 2026, after which the license will revert to an M365 A1 license.

Request a M365 A3 license by completing the form below.