REMINDER
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Dear graduate programs,

Please remind your Tri-Agency Doctoral applicants (ie. CIHR CGS-D, NSERC PGS-D, NSERC CGS-D, SSHRC CGS-D, SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship) that they must submit their application (click “submit” in the application system) by the application deadline (September 13 at 12:00 noon PT).  This step is required in order for their application to be considered.  Please advise your students to submit their application well in advance of the application deadline.
Late application submissions will not be considered and will be ruled ineligible.

How to submit a Tri-Agency Doctoral application:

CIHR

• On the task list page, go to “Consent and Submit” and click on “Submit to Research Institution”.
• The system will not allow the application to be submitted until both references are submitted.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check in with their referees (“sponsors”) in advance of the application deadline if references are missing. Late references will not be accepted.
• Note: ResearchNet will not permit the application to be submitted if UBC’s application deadline of September 13 at 12:00 noon PT has passed.

NSERC

• On ‘Portfolio’ page, click “Verify”.  This step will indicate if there are any incomplete sections in the application.  Then, click “Submit”.
• The system will not allow the application to be submitted until both references (“Reports on the Applicant”) are submitted.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check in with their referees in advance of the application deadline if references are missing.  Late references will not be accepted.
• Note: The NSERC system is not able to list UBC’s application deadline, but the date and time of submission is recorded (i.e., every application is time-stamped).  To be eligible, applicants are required to submit their application in the system by September 13 at 12:00 noon PT.

SSHRC

• On ‘My Portfolio’ page, click “Verify” for both ‘Curriculum Vitae’ and ‘Form’.  This step will indicate if there are any incomplete sections in the application.  Then, click “Submit”.
• The system will not allow the application to be submitted until both references are submitted.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check in with their referees in advance of the application deadline if references are missing.  Late references will not be accepted.
• Note: The SSHRC system is not able to list UBC’s application deadline, but the date and time of submission is recorded (i.e., every application is time-stamped).  To be eligible, applicants are required to submit their application in the system by September 13 at 12:00 noon PT.

Reminder: Applicant deadline: 13 September 2022 at 12:00 noon PT

Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D)

Applicants applying through UBC will either be:

• currently registered in, or are on an approved leave of absence from, a degree program at UBC
• not currently registered anywhere but was registered at any other time during the year of application (2022) in a degree program at UBC

If a student is not sure where to submit their application, they can consult the CGSD chart “Where should I submit my application?“

Applications will be submitted via each of the agency platforms.
The application portals are now open and applicants may begin preparing their applications.

• CIHR: Online Application System(application instructions)
• NSERC: Online Application System(application instructions)
• SSHRC: Online Application System(application instructions)

NEW for 2022:

• CIHR: The CIHR CGSD is now $35,000 stipend/year.  Previously, it was $30,000 stipend/year + $5,000 research allowance/year.
• NSERC: Transcripts are now uploaded by applicants themselves directly into their NSERC online application; university staff do not upload transcripts into the online application system on behalf of applicants.  Previously, applicants selected a “university designate” staff member at UBC to upload their transcripts, but now applicants upload their own transcripts.

For detailed application instructions, nomination, and adjudication procedures that are specific to UBC, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarships-doctoral-cgs-d-program
The UBC webpage includes guidance for applicants on transcripts.

UBC Affiliated Fellowships – Doctoral competition

The UBC Affiliated Fellowships doctoral competition runs in concert with the university-adjudicated Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) competition.

Students who submit an NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR doctoral award application are automatically considered for “unrestricted” Affiliated Fellowship awards and do not need to submit a separate Affiliated Fellowships application. To be considered for “criteria-based” affiliated fellowship(s), students must submit the criteria-based checklist to their graduate program by the application deadline.

Those applying only for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship must submit a separate and complete Affiliated Fellowships application in order to be considered for the Affiliated Fellowships.

Affiliated Fellowship competition information and application/reference forms are available at:
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships-doctoral-program.

UBC Deadlines for the Tri-Agency CGSD / Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Competitions

• Applicant deadline: 13 September 2022 at 12:00 noon PT
• Graduate program nomination deadline:  7 October 2022 at 4:00 pm PT

Hello LFS Grad Students!

Do you want to be more involved in the LFS community and help plan faculty-wide events? Do you want to have a say on issues concerning grad students?

Now is your chance to JOIN the LFS Grad Student Council by applying for a position!

Apply here by 11:59 pm Monday, September 12: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bl8iCbAJqs43MUK

Please see this google doc for a list of open positions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jyjWE_ABc4C8JR_qXuYubTaORuxXqFnRXJnLCBduPcE/edit?usp=sharing

We will be holding elections via a qualtrics survey this year after applications close. Please keep your eyes open for a future email with details on how you can vote!

Many thanks from the previous council!

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Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Council

lfsgrads@gmail.com

My name is Laure and I am a coordinator with the UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program. We work with students, faculty and UBC staff to develop applied research projects that advance UBC’s sustainability and wellbeing policies and practices on campus.

I’m writing to share an upcoming directed study opportunity for senior undergraduate or graduate students in the Land and Food System (LFS). I have included a short description of the project below and information about how students can get involved.

Can you forward the opportunity to your student network and/or listserv? Let me know if I should forward this request to someone else from your department please.

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Recruitment Advertisement:

Are you passionate about Climate Action and Food Systems?

Get Involved with a SEEDS Directed Study Project!

Project: Climate-Friendly Food System Procurement Strategy: An evaluation and comparative analysis of various food-related certifications on climate change, biodiversity and climate justice

The UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program, in collaboration with representatives in Student Housing and Community Services, is looking for Food & Nutrition, Applied Biology, Sciences, Environment, Engineering, Economics, Business student(s) (or related disciplines) to conduct an evaluation and comparative analysis of food certifications related to climate change,  biodiversity, and food justice. The information will help to inform the first-ever draft UBC Climate-Friendly Food System (CFFS) Procurement Strategy spanning climate change mitigation and adaptation in alignment with UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030. We are looking for a student or student/team with:

• 3^rd or 4^th undergraduate or graduate student standing
• Eligibility to participate in a directed study, capstone, or thesis project to complete this research – it is the responsibility of the student to secure a faculty supervisor
• A strong passion for sustainability, climate action and food systems at UBC
• Ability to start the project in the fall 2022 term

See below for more information about this directed studies opportunity:

Title: Climate-Friendly Food System (CFFS) Procurement Strategy: An evaluation and comparative analysis of various food-related certifications on climate change, biodiversity and climate justice

Description: The purpose of this project is to complete a review of promising practices and an evaluation of food certifications that can inform a draft UBC Climate-Friendly Food System (CFFS) Procurement Strategy that spans climate change mitigation and adaptation to help operationalize the following food system attributes:

(1) Reduce GHG Emissions,

(2) Promote Biodiverse Resilient and Regenerative Food System, and

(3) Support Just, Sovereign and Resilient Communities.

UBC Clients: Purchasing | Student Housing and Community Services; Sustainability and Engineering | Campus + Community Planning

Lead: Laure Dupuy, Applied Research Coordinator, Climate Action & Food Systems | SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program

Recruitment: Food, Nutrition, Sciences, Environment, Engineering, Economics, Business, or related disciplines

If you are interested in participating in this SEEDS directed study opportunity or another applied sustainability research project, please send me an email at laure.dupuy@ubc.ca by September 15th.

Thanks,

Laure

Laure Dupuy

Applied Research Coordinator, Climate Action & Food Systems

SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program

Sustainability and Engineering | Campus + Community Planning

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Cell 778 869 0287 |Email laure.dupuy@ubc.ca

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I hope you’re enjoying the start of the fall semester.

I’m looking for 3 PhD students to join my lab in the next 18 months through an USDA National Needs Fellowship grant. If you know of any good candidates, please share the attached file with them and send them my way! ????

Abuelo NNF annoucement

Thank you!

Angel

Angel Abuelo, DVM, MRes, MSc(VetEd), Ph.D., Dip. ABVP (Dairy Practice), Dip. ECBHM, FHEA, MRCVS

Associate Professor of Cattle Health & Dairy Extension Veterinarian