Upcoming External Award Competitions
Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation are offered by The Simons Foundation and The International Security Research and Outreach Programme (ISROP) of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD). The primary objective of the Graduate Research Awards is to enhance Canadian graduate level scholarship on disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation issues.
Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2013
More info: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/graduate-research-awards-disarmament-arms-control-non-proliferation
Northern Scientific Training Program
The Northern Scientific Training Program supports student research in the North by supplying supplementary funds to offset the additional costs of Northern research.
Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2013
More info: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/northern-scientific-training-program
IODE War Memorial Scholarship
The National Chapter of Canada IODE initiated War Memorial Doctoral Scholarships in 1918 to commemorate Canadians who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom. Initially, bursaries were granted to children of men and women who lost their lives or who were permanently disabled while fighting for Canada. Today, applicants are judged on academic excellence and potential. Candidates must be Canadian citizens and in at least their second year of doctoral program at a Canadian or Commonwealth university.
Deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2013
More info: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/iode-war-memorial-scholarship
These awards are externally reviewed. Please contact the awarding agencies with any questions.
POGO Research Fellowship Program
The PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowship will be awarded to either an applicant working toward a PhD or to a post doctoral research candidate, with a background in any of the relevant disciplines including medicine and nursing. While applicants may have training and/or experience in areas not directly related to POGO activities, they will be required to demonstrate relevance to pediatric oncology. The award includes a yearly salary of $45,000 and the ability to apply for $5,000 in project-specific one-time operating support.
Deadline: Registration emails must be received by October 15; completed applications must be received by Nov 25, 2013
More info: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/pogo-research-fellowship-program