Tri-Agency Postdoctoral Fellowships | 2023 Application Deadlines

The Tri-Agency Postdoctoral Fellowship deadlines for SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC and now available.

For full details, please visit the SGPS website HERE.

APPLY NOW! OCUFA Henry Mandlebaum Graduate Fellowships

The Henry Mandlebaum Graduate Fellowships for Excellence in Social Sciences, Humanities, or Arts portal is now accepting applications.

The deadline for applications is March 20, 2023.

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Annually there are two awards available: one award is given to a student at the Master's level (valued at $2,500), and another is for a PhD candidate ($5,000).

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Please direct any questions to Cheryl Athersych at [email protected].

APPLY NOW: Opportunity for Recently Graduated Students and Postdocs | Council of Canadian Academies (CCA)

CCA 2022 Internship Program | Applications now accepted

The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) is now accepting applications for its 2022 Internship Program.

The program provides interns with an opportunity to gain experience working at the interface of science and public policy. Interns will participate in the development of assessments by conducting research in support of CCA’s expert panel process.  The internship program is a full-time commitment of six months and will be a remote opportunity due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The internship stipend for the six-month term is $18,500.

Applicants must be recent graduates with a graduate or professional degree, or post-doctoral fellows, with a strong interest in the use of evidence for policy. The application deadline is October 18, 2021. The start date is January 10, 2022. Applications and letters of reference should be addressed to Anita Melnyk at [email protected].

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APPLY NOW: Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars at York University | Deadline April 1, 2021

York University in Toronto, Ontario is excited to launch a new Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars, as part of our commitment to promoting justice and embracing a variety of scholarly perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. The program will offer emerging scholars from a wide range of disciplines access to the financial support, mentorship and career development opportunities needed to build the foundation for a successful professional future.

The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars will support up to 4 successful applicants this year in any field of study. With a salary of $70,000 provided each year for a two-year term, scholars will be able to dedicate their time to pursuing a proposed project, working alongside a supervisor and other mentors, while also gaining access to guidance from faculty, students and alumni.

• Available Fellowships: up to four in 2021-22
• Amount: min. $70,000/year
• Duration: 24 months. (Normally July to June. Exceptional start dates may be negotiated)
• Field: Open
• Eligibility: Recently completed PhD, PhD in hand by the start of the postdoctoral term

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Deadline to Apply:  April 1, 2021 (decisions made May 31, 2021)

Any questions can be directed to Kim McIntyre ([email protected])Postdoctoral Services Coordinator at York University.

*PAYMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED* A reminder about winter term 2021 tuition from Western University

Please be aware that the deadline for payment of winter term tuition and fees has been extended to January 15, 2021.

A Reminder About Your Tuition

For graduate students registered for the winter 2021 term*, your tuition and fee amounts are available for viewing in the Student Center. The deadline for tuition and fees for the winter term is January 8 (extended to January 15).
*If you should not be registered for the winter term, please contact your graduate program.

How to Make Payment

All fees must be paid as indicated on your Student Center account. Internet banking through major Canadian banks is the preferred method of payment. Add University of Western Ontario – Tuition to your list of bank payments (there may be a variance in the way each bank lists the University of Western Ontario as a payee). Your student number is your account for online payments. Graduate students have the option of paying half (50 per cent) of the tuition and fees by January 8 (extended to January 15), with the balance (the remaining 50 per cent) on February 12.

Students whose fees are paid by an external sponsor must provide proof of funding (financial guarantee letter) for each term. This information must be e-mailed to Bev Zupancic [email protected] by January 15 to avoid late payment penalties.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for payment of any fees or penalties not paid by the sponsor. For additional payment methods (including how to arrange payment from outside of Canada) please consult the Office of the Registrar web site.

Receiving Payments

Graduate students with a credit balance in their tuition accounts will receive a payment from the Student Center. The first payments for credit balances in the winter 2021 term will take place on January 12. Payments will only be issued via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).  To receive your funds via EFT, your direct deposit must be set up with Western’s Human Resources (if you have not already).  For more information visit HERE.

Learn more about credit balance payments, graduate student fees and tuition.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: Parkinson Society Graduate Student Scholarship Program

The Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario (PSSO) is pleased to announce its Request for Applications, Graduate Student Scholarship Program, June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022.

The Graduate Student Scholarship Program is a strategic initiative to encourage young scientists to enter the field of Parkinson’s research, and to invest in research and training that offers promise for future work in the area of Parkinson’s disease.  PSSO intends to provide awards in the amount of up to $25,000 CDN to outstanding graduate students who meet the eligibility criteria of the Program and who have been approved by the Program’s Adjudication Committee.  We invite applications from graduate students committed to conducting Parkinson’s research in areas relevant to the treatment of motor and/or non-motor symptoms. This initiative is consistent with, and reflects PSSO’s commitment to support research in the Southwestern Ontario region, and to foster leadership potential in this area.

We invite interested students to download and review the materials below.

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 4:00 p.m. EST.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES

APPLICATION FORM

REFEREE RANKING FORM

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As noted in the Application Guidelines document, application materials are to be submitted electronically as a single pdf file to Shelley Rivard, CEO, Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, [email protected].  Receipt of application will be confirmed.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Azrieli Foundation International Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The Azrieli Foundation is currently revamping its International Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, aimed at bringing 24 outstanding postdoctoral students from Europe and Canada to Israel each year.

Fellows from all fields - natural and life sciences, social sciences and humanities - will come for two years, with the potential to extend the scholarship for a third year on the basis of excellence.

The program includes:

• Scholarship of € 47,000 per year to cover living and research expenses (NIS 14,000 per month + NIS 20,000 for research expenses).
• Ongoing support of program participants and their families throughout their stay in Israel, to ensure their social and emotional well-being.
• Enrichment activities aimed at developing skills and promoting community leadership and involvement.

Further details regarding this generous scholarship can be found HERE.

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Deadline: November 1, 2020.

Please do not hesitate to contact Keri Rosenbluh ([email protected]) at the International Office with any questions you may have.

APPLY NOW! Ontario Women's Health Scholars Awards, John Charles Polanyi Prizes, and the Autism Scholars Awards for 2021-2022

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Applications for all the awards listed below are available on the COU website:  https://cou.ca/resources/awards/

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Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Awards, 2021-22

Announcements, Renewal Guidelines and Application forms in both English and French.

We would like to remind you of the following: “All applicants must be prescreened as no more than two applications per award level (Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral) are to be submitted by any one institution to a maximum of six applications per university”.

Also please note that the Selection Committee will now prioritize first-time awards over renewals, and only doctoral award holders will now be considered for renewal.

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John Charles Polanyi Prizes, 2021-22

Announcements and Application forms in both English and French.

We would like to remind you of the following: All applicants must be prescreened as no more than three applications per prize area (Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Economic Science) are to be submitted by any one institution.

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Autism Scholars Awards, 2021-22

Announcements and Application forms in both English and French.

We would like to remind you of the following: Any sponsoring university may submit no more than two applications per award level (master’s and doctoral), to a maximum of four applications in all. It is therefore expected that sponsoring universities will prescreen applicants.

APPLY NOW! $40,000 Graduate Student Fellowship

We are delighted to announce the return of the Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship for graduate students studying at a Canadian University.

The Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship, valued at $40,000 (CAD), is open to any graduate student studying in Canada who is working in a field related to earth, geosciences, environment, alternative energy, water, climate change, sustainability, or to the social impact, social sciences or design sciences related to these areas.

It is designed to provide a unique experiential, international travel program designed by the student to engage diverse sectors, advance their research, learn from a range of contexts and cultures, and bring their learning back to Canada.

Full details can be found at the Kimberley Foundation at kimberley-foundation.org/hugh-morris-fellowship. Application forms are available on the website.

Application deadline: February 15, 2021

Please email [email protected] for more information.

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The Kimberley Foundation is a charitable not-for-profit organization registered in the Province of British Columbia whose aim to is to support unique, self-directed learning experiences that will help change the world.

APPLY NOW: Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Master's and Doctoral Scholarships 2020

The 2020 application process is now open for the following scholarships and award:

Royal Canadian Legion Master's Scholarship in Veteran Health Research

• $15,000/year for 2 years awarded to a Master’s-level student specializing in research related to Veterans and their families.
• Online application now open.  Deadline July 1, 2020 Extended to August 31, 2020

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Wounded Warriors Doctoral Scholarship in Military and Veteran Health Research

• $18,000/ year for 2 years awarded to a Doctoral-level student conducting research on issues relevant to military members, Veterans and families.
• Online application now open.  Deadline:  August 31, 2020

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The Dr. Mark Zamorski Award

• $5,000 awarded to a postgraduate student to enhance their specialization in epidemiological and mental health problems in military personnel, Veterans and /or their families.
• Online application now open.  Deadline:  August 31, 2020

Apply today!
For full eligibility criteria and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/35MQEiK