IODE War Memorial Scholarships

The IODE War Memorial Scholarships support PhD scholars whose research makes important contributions to Canada and the world. Up to three scholarships of $15,000 for study in Canada or for study within the Commonwealth will be awarded. Applicants are judged on academic attainments and promise as well as personal character and career goals.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Canadian citizens, hold a first degree from a Canadian university, and be enrolled in at least the second year of their doctoral program.

Deadlines:

• Letter of Intent: 1 October 2024
• Complete application: 1 November 2024

Interested students submit their letter of intent and application directly to IODE.  For more information, including application procedures, please see: https://www.iode.ca/iode-war-memorial-scholarship-application.html.  Questions should be directed to: iodewarmemorial@gmail.com.

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Calling all TAs, new and old! Want to learn about the ins and outs of TAing in LFS? How about upgrade your teaching skills? Does free lunch sound good? Join us for the 2024 LFS TA (Re)Orientation!

Who: New and returning LFS TAs

What: Enjoy lunch, meet other TAs, learn about opportunities in LFS and UBC available to you as a TA, and participate in two teaching workshops (that count toward your LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion)!

Where: MacMillan (MCML) Room 350

When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm

RSVP by Sept 6th: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOzveeZxKZ7YQM6

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Questions about the orientation or being an LFS TA? Email the LFS TA Coordinators (Lexis lexisly@mail.ubc.ca and Steven sbristow@student.ubc.ca)

See you there!

This in-person workshop is designed for graduate students applying for the Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral (CGS-D). Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, the facilitator reviews the contextual, stylistic, and structural elements of this particular type of academic writing in English. The workshop includes examples of successful UBC CGS-D research proposals (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) as well as dedicated time to write in community.

Highlights of this in-person event include light refreshments (coffee, tea, snacks) and 30-minute written feedback writing consultations with a doctoral peer from the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication. Registrants will receive a link to book their writing consultation on Thursday, August 29 at 4pm. Appointments will take place one day after the workshop on September 5. Bookings will be on a first come first served basis, available exclusively to workshop attendees.

Facilitator: Dr. Patty Kelly, Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication

Location: IKBLC, Level 3, Dodson Room

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 4, 2024: 10:00am – 1:00pm PT

Writing Consultations: 1:30pm – 2:30pm PT

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication does not record workshops or share workshop slides.

Questions about this event? Please contact the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication: cwsc.info@ubc.ca.