The Arrell Food Institute has applications open for two graduate student opportunities.

Loblaw Net-Zero Food Systems Challenge 

Arrell Food Institute and the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph encourage graduate students studying at Canadian universities to participate in the Loblaw Net-Zero Food Systems Challenge. Students will work in teams to research and develop solutions to drive Canadian adoption and demand for net-zero agricultural products along the value chain, from farmers to consumers.

The program begins with an in-person workshop from February 20 -24, 2023 at the University of Guelph. Following the workshop, work will be conducted virtually until November 2023. Selected students will receive a $2000 stipend.

Applications close January 13, 2023.

Learn more: www.arrellfoodinstitute.ca/net-zero-challenge

For questions, contact thechallenge@uoguelph.ca

 

Arrell Scholars 

Arrell Food Institute is seeking emerging scholars passionately committed to ensuring that future generations are well fed, that diets are nutritious and equitable, and that agriculture is sustainable. This unique and prestigious scholarship program at the University of Guelph provides annual graduate funding of $50,000 for up to four years and provides scholars with tailored leadership development programming.

Applications close February 22, 2023

Learn more: www.arrellfoodinstitute.ca/scholars/

For questions, contact jeannar@uoguelph.ca

Congratulations Hadis!

Hadis Mozaffari PhD candidate in Conklin lab has recently contributed to the Diabetes Canada new clinical guidelines on diabetes remission and is acknowledged in the publication in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes:

https://www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/pb-assets/Health%20Advance/journals/jcjd/JCJD_1609-1668176217383.pdf

Two-Year Limited Term Appointment faculty position in Agricultural Commerce and Food Service

The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) program within the Department of Environment, Agriculture and Geography, at Bishop’s University invites applications for a full-time Two-Year Limited Term Appointment faculty position in Agricultural Commerce and Food Service, beginning July 1, 2023. The successful candidate should possess a terminal degree (PhD preferred) in Business or a related field, experience in the agri-food business, an active research program, and have a demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate level. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. As per the collective agreement, the successful candidate will teach 6 undergraduate courses/year in their field of expertise and from among the following:

AGR201 Market Gardening
AGR205 Sustainable Food Value Chains
AGR206 Economics of the Agri-Food System
AGR208 Agri-Food Entrepreneurship
AGR300 Agri-Food Business Management

(For course descriptions, see here: https://www.ubishops.ca/academic-programs/academic-calendar/)

The successful candidate will benefit from the facilities of the campus Educational Farm (www.ubishops.ca/farm), which allows for research, experiential learning opportunities, and outreach. The candidate will join the SAFS team and complement their expertise in the agri-food business stream within the SAFS vision and mission. More information about the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) program can be found at www.ubishops.ca/safs.

 

FULL POSTING (y compris la version française de l’affiche): https://working.ubishops.ca/job/limited-term-appointment-2-years-agricultural-commerce-and-food-service/

Deadline is January 17, 2023 at 4 p.m. ET

 

 

 

Bryan Dale

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

PROFESSEUR ADJOINT

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY

819-822-9600 x2047

Pronouns: he / him / il / lui

ubishops.ca

Note: These award opportunities are externally administered, so questions should be directed to BC NEIHR.

British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR)

To develop research skills and assist with student burdens related to financial, family, community and cultural responsibilities, the BC NEIHR supports Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) graduate students and postdoctoral fellows by annual competitions for Master’s and Doctoral scholarships and biennial (every two years) for Post-Doctoral fellowships.

Application deadline: 1 February 2023

Scholarships include:

• BC NEIHR Master’s Scholarship Program, $17,500
• BC NEIHR Doctoral Scholarship Program, $35,000
• BC NEIHR Doctoral Scholarship Renewal Program, $35,000
• Research Experience Award, $2,000
• BC NEIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, $59,398

For more information, including application procedures and detailed eligibility requirements, please see
https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/bcneihr/graduate-and-post-doctoral-funding/.

Questions about these opportunities should be directed to bcneihr@uvic.ca.

Friedman Award for Scholars in Health

The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health is open to any UBC graduate student or medical resident studying in the area of health. ‘Health’ is interpreted very broadly, and includes health promotion and disease prevention, mental health research, laboratory sciences related to medicine or health, public health, health services research, or any area intended to impact human health.  Applicants do not need to be studying in a health-related degree to be eligible to apply.

Awards of up to $50,000 each will be granted for 6 to 12 months of study outside of Western Canada.  Friedman Scholars are expected to travel to other areas of Canada and the world to seek new perspectives, initiate new collaborations with experts in their fields and be exposed to different cultures.  The award amount will be at the discretion of the adjudication committee.

Submitted by applicant – SUBMIT APPLICATION HERE

Application Deadline: 10 March 2023 at 4:00 pm PT

For further information about this award opportunity, including eligibility requirements and application procedures, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/friedman-award-scholars-health.

Information Session: Friedman Award for Scholars in Health

Date: Thursday, December 15
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am
Format: Zoom
Note: Registration closes at 12 noon PT on December 14.

To register: REGISTER HERE