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August 02, 2013
External Award: CIHR Institute of Genetics 2014 Summer Program in Taiwan
The CIHR Institute of Genetics is accepting applications for the Summer Program in Taiwan, which is a two-month summer program that provides Canadian graduate students the opportunity to engage in health research in an international setting. Funding for applicants is available. Apply by December 16, 2013.
July 31, 2013
External Award: CIHR Institute of Genetics Lap-Chee Tsui Publication Award 2013
The CIHR Institute of Genetics is accepting applications for the Lap-Chee Tsui Publication Award. Each award is valued at $1,000, and is open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Application deadline is October 1, 2013.
July 31, 2013
External Award: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Community Grants Program
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is accepting applications for its annual community grants program. The program provides funding, within the range of $5,000 - $50,000, for short-term community-based health projects and education programs that address breast cancer needs throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. Apply by September 18, 2013.
July 29, 2013
SFU Scholarship Writing Workshops
The Office of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows will be presenting two scholarship writing workshops this August for SFU graduate students who would like to apply to the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (for PhD students) or the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (or any other postdoctoral fellowship).
July 25, 2013
External Awards: Vancouver Foundation Public Health Bursaries
The Vancouver Foundation is inviting qualified graduate students to apply for two Public Health Bursaries, the Dr. Ken Benson Memorial Bursaries and The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Bursary Fund. Awards are valued up to $3,000 each. Apply by September 6, 2013.
July 23, 2013
NVivo 10: Research Analysis Software available through SFU Library
SFU Library currently has a three-year site license for NVivo Software. NVivo is a research analysis tool for qualitative information, used for coding data, creating visual models, running queries, and sharing reports.
July 15, 2013
JASON Scholarships database
The University of Melbourne hosts the Joint Academic Scholarship Online Network (JASON), which contains a large database of postgraduate scholarships.
July 09, 2013
External Award: JSPS Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellowship Program for North American and European Researchers
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is offering 60 Fellowships for North American and European pre- and post-doctoral researchers to conduct cooperative research in Japan. There are four recruitment periods, with deadlines in October 2013, April and July 2014, and January 2015.
July 09, 2013
External Award: CIHR-IHSPR Rising Star Award 2013-2014
The CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) is accepting applications for its annual Rising Star Award. Current graduate students and Postdoc enrolled in a Health-related research program are elligible to apply. Apply by February 14, 2014.
July 05, 2013
External Award: Mitacs-Accelerate PhD Fellowships
The Mitacs-Accelerate PhD Fellowships provides three years of funding for PhD students in all academic disciplines, valued at $30,000 per year. Deadline to apply in September 19, 2013. International students are welcome to apply.
July 05, 2013
External Award: JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Foreign Researchers in Japan, 2014/15
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is offering 240 Postdoctoral Fellowships for foreign researchers in Japan, in any research area in the Humanities or the Natural Sciences. There are currently two recruitment periods, with a deadline in September 2013 and May 2014.
July 03, 2013
External Awards: NSERC Awards for Science Promotion
NSERC invites you to nominate an individual or a group for their annual Awards for Science Promotion. The individual recipient will receive an award of $10,000. The winning group will be awarded $25,000 to further science promotion activities. Nomination deadline is September 1, 2013.
July 02, 2013
External Awards: Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation has a number of awards for pre- and post-doctoral fellowships. Apply by August 23, 2013. Later deadlines for other awards to be announced.
July 02, 2013
External Awards: NGS Scholarships for PhD studies at the National University of Singapre
The National University of Singapore's Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering is offering scholarships for PhD students interested in cross-disciplinary research in science, engineering, computing, and related aspects of medicine. The stipend value is $3,200 per month, for up to 4 years. Application deadline is 15 November 2013.
July 02, 2013
External Awards: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme in Global Health at UNU-IIGH in Malaysia, 2014
The United Nations University-International Institute for Global Health in Malaysia is accepting applications for its annual Postdoctoral Fellowship program. Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Application deadline is October 31, 2013.
June 28, 2013
External Awards: CASCADE Fellowship for International Researchers in Life Sciences, 2014
There are currently 90 fellowships being offered through the CASCADE-FELLOWS program for international researchers (graduate students and Postdocs) in Life Sciences. The next application deadline is September 3, 2013.
June 27, 2013
External Awards: Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
The Sofja Kovalevskaja Award is providing up to eight grants, valued at 1.65 million EUR each.This international award is granted to young and exceptionally promising researchers to establish their own junior research groups at a research institution of their choice in Germany. If you are nearing the completion of your PhD, or you have completed your PhD within the last 6 years, you will want to apply for this award. Application deadline is July 31, 2013.
June 21, 2013
External Grants: Vancouver Foundation
The Vancouver Foundation awards over $40 million each year to community organizations.
June 21, 2013
GSS Professional Development Grant - Fall 2013
The Graduate Student Society (GSS) is now accepting applications from SFU grad students to its Professional Development Grants of up to $500 towards conference and research travel. Application deadline is August 1, 2013.
June 20, 2013
External Awards: IDRC Research Awards for Research on Developing Countries
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is offering approximately 16 Research Awards tenable in 2014 to graduate students and recent Master's or PhD degree holders working on research focused on one or more developing countries. Award values range between $38,248 - $44,276 plus benefits. Apply by August 7, 2013.
June 19, 2013
External Awards: Mitacs - New Open Accelerate Opportunities
Mitacs has just sent over a list of 18 new internships with 9 different companies, though Mitacs Accelerate.
June 14, 2013
External Award: Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals Award of Merit
The Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals is seeking nominations for the Award of Merit.
June 12, 2013
External Award: Cystic Fibrosis Canada Research Funding Opportunities
Cystic Fibrosis Canada is providing funding for research, training and travel grants for graduate students and postdocs involved in cystic fibrosis research.There are multiple application deadlines for Spring, Summer, and Fall.
June 07, 2013
Angela Russolillo receives Dean's Convocation Medal
Angela Russolillo received her Bachelor's Degree in psychiatric nursing (with distinction) from Kwantlen University College, and forged ahead with plans to make the world a better place.
June 03, 2013
External Awards: Minerva Awards
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is now accepting applications for a number of awards for BC women who have demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency. Application deadlines range over the summer.
May 10, 2013
External Awards: Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Rolex is accepting applications for the 2014 Awards for Enterprise, which are dedicated to young candidates aged between 18 and 30. The Rolex Awards support pioneering work in five areas: applied technology, cultural heritage, environment, exploration and discovery, and science and health. Apply by May 31, 2013.
May 02, 2013
External Awards: Harkness Fellowships for Postdocs
Harkness Fellowships are designed for mid-career professionals and Postdocs who are committed to advancing health policy and practice in The Commonwealth Fund's principal areas. The Fellowship allows researchers to spend up to 12 months in the United States, conducting original research and working with leading U.S. health policy experts. Apply by November 18, 2013.
May 01, 2013
External Awards: EMBL International PhD Programme Fellowships
The International PhD Programme at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg is offering full financial support for students enrolling in their doctoral program. Apply by June 10.
April 26, 2013
SFU Aboriginal Community Engagement Award
SFU Aboriginal graduate students can apply for the Aboriginal Community Engagement Award valued at $2,500 by May 17, 2013.
April 26, 2013
External Grants: Vancouver Foundation Greenest City Fund
The Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the City of Vancouver, has created the $2 million Greenest City Fund.
April 19, 2013
External Awards: Minerva Foundation for BC Women, Nancy Harrison and Paul Buitenhuis Education Award
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is now accepting applications for the Nancy Harrison and Paul Buitenhuis Education Award. The purpose of the award is to support eligible women who wish to advance their education at SFU. Preference will be given to single mothers. Apply by June 1, 2013.
April 18, 2013
External Awards: Impart Fellowships
IMPART (Intersections of Mental Health Perspectives in Addictions Research Training) is offering a research training program and fellowships to Postdoctoral Fellows, Graduate Students and Clinician Researchers.
April 16, 2013
CIHR’s Cafe Scientifique looking for submissions
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is inviting proposals for its Café Scientifique initiative. They’ll be providing a total of $342,000, and funding approximately 114 grants at $3,000 each.
April 12, 2013
External Award: Government of Japan MEXT Research Student Scholarship
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is currently accepting applications for its 2014 Research Student Scholarship.
April 11, 2013
External Awards: Australia Endeavour Research Awards
Undertake part of your postgraduate or postdoctoral research in Australia with support from the Australian government.
April 11, 2013
External Awards: Canadian Celiac Association
The Canadian Celiac Association has two research awards for $25,000 and $5000.
April 10, 2013
TriCouncil Harmonization Project (CIHR / NSERC / SSHRC)
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC have formed a Tri-Agency Harmonization Team to redesign the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) Master’s and Doctoral programs.
April 10, 2013
External Award: Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development
Nominations are open for the 2013 Lewis Perinbam Award for International Development.
April 09, 2013
External Award: Youth in Care Bursary
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC is offering a Youth in Care bursary.
March 31, 2013
External Awards: Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship
The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship invites applications for the Chicago Ideas Week in October of each year, which provides exposure and support for "young socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing social needs." BHSI Fellows receive a $10,000 financial contribution for their venture. Apply by June 6, 2013.
March 26, 2013
External Award: Grand Challenges Explorations Grant
Grand Challenges in Global Health is a family of grant programs focused on improving health in the developing world. Each grant is valued at $100,000, with the opportunity to receive a follow-up grant of up to $1 million. The deadline for proposals for Grand Challenges Explorations Round 11 is May 7, 2013.
March 22, 2013
External Award: Malaysia International Scholarship
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract top students to pursue post-graduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia. The Scholarship covers airfare, tuition, monthly allowance, health insurance, as well as other expenses. Application deadline is March 31, 2013.
March 21, 2013
SFU Service Awards
Graduate students are eligible for a number of SFU Service Awards, including a number for achievements, strength in adversity and service to the SFU community.
March 20, 2013
Dialogue: Autism and Families
Emily Gardiner is a PhD student in developmental psychology. She's involved in an upcoming panel discussion on families and autism.
March 14, 2013
External Awards: Post-Doctoral Program at Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is now accepting applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Position in Ottawa to conduct policy-relevant research in spatial epidemiology, micro-simulation, Aboriginal health, demography, or economics. Value: $72,928 to $84,122 Deadline for the application is: March 22, 2013.
March 14, 2013
External Awards: NSF Innovation in Graduate Education Challenge
The National Science Foundation Innovation in Graduate Education Challenge is calling for entries from currently enrolled Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduate students and teams to submit innovative ideas to improve graduate education. Winning prizes range between $1,000 - $3,000. Apply by April 15.
February 25, 2013
External Awards: Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship Fellowship Plan (CSFP) for Commonwealth Countries 2013-2014
The Malaysian Government offers Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) for the students of commonwealth countries to study at the postgraduate level in Malaysia. The scholarship is awarded for up to 12 to 24 months for a Master's degree, and up to 3 years for a PhD degree. The awards are only applicable for candidates pursuing full-time degree programme in Malaysia. Deadline for application is March 31, 2013.
February 20, 2013
External Awards: CIHR Training Grant in Population Intervention for Chronic Disease Prevention
The Canadian Institute of Health Research Training Grant in Population Intervention for Chronic Disease Prevention is offering interdisciplinary training awards for full time graduate students. One year stipends and top-up awards for students with other scholarships are available. Applications are due Friday, April 19, 2013.
February 19, 2013
External Awards: Study in France
the Embassy of France and the France Canada Research Fund scholarships is now accpeting applications for 3 programs. Applications are due by March 1 and March 15, 2013.
February 18, 2013
Contest Entry: Jill Murphy
We're sharing the contest entries from our Photos of Home graduate student photo contest.
February 14, 2013
Central TA, TM and Sessional Postings now available on Graduate Studies website
We're pleased to announce that the Graduate Studies website will be the host website for all of SFU's TA, TM and Sessional job postings.
February 13, 2013
Contest Entry: Ryan Teraverst
We're sharing the contest entries from our Photos of Home graduate student photo contest.
February 13, 2013
Contest Entry: Alison Chang
We're sharing the contest entries from our Photos of Home graduate student photo contest.
February 12, 2013
External Awards: International Development Research Centre Awards
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has just announced three award competitions for graduate students.
February 12, 2013
Contest Entry: Alicia Brubacher
We're sharing the contest entries from our Photos of Home graduate student photo contest.
February 06, 2013
Contest Entry: Gaju Karekezi
We're sharing the contest entries from our Photos of Home graduate student photo contest.
January 21, 2013
External Awards: Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program
Grants of up to $25,000 are available to young researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis as visiting scholars through the RSM Fellowship Program. Application deadline is July 31, 2013.
January 17, 2013
External Awards: CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) has opened nominations for the Distinguished Dissertation Awards.
January 08, 2013
SFU Graduate International Travel Award
We are pleased to announce that the Dean of Graduate Studies Office has approved funding for the 2012–13 Graduate International Research Travel Awards.
January 07, 2013
Undergraduate Student Research Awards 2013-14
Applications are now open for the Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA).
January 07, 2013
Graduate Student Surveys
SFU's graduate students were surveyed in 2011 to find out more about their experiences of their supervisors and in their programs. The reports on their feedback are now available.
December 13, 2012
External Awards: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Awards of $12,000 are available to women from developing countries who are currently studying in Canada or the US from the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund.
December 13, 2012
External Award: CIHR Travel Awards
Applications are now open for CIHR ICS Travel Awards valued at up to $2,500.
December 13, 2012
External Award: Autism Research Training Program
The Autism Research Training Program (ART) seeks to recruit and train highly qualified researchers in transdisciplinary autism research.
December 06, 2012
External Award: CIHR Boys' and Men's Health Research
The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health is accepting applications for funding for activities focused on boys' and men's health research. Each grant is valued at $25,000. Apply by February 15, 2013.
December 05, 2012
External Awards: Mackenzie King Scholarships
Graduates from Canadian universities are invited to apply to the Mackenzie King Scholarships.
December 05, 2012
External Awards: Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada
The Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) will award four Graduate Student Awards of Merit, valued at $2,500 each, to women graduate students in the western provinces in 2013.
December 02, 2012
External Award: Canadian Northern Studies Trust
The Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST) is the student awards program of the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS).
November 13, 2012
External Award: International Space University
The Canadian Foundation for the International Space University (CFISU) invites graduate students to apply to attend the International Space University’s (ISU) 2013 Space Studies Program.
November 09, 2012
External Award: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation: Special Lina's Dream Fellowship
Application is open for Special Lina’s Dream Fellowship Competition. If you are a graduate student and your area of study is related to breast health and breast cancer research (in young women), you can apply for this special one-time award. Submission Deadline: November 19, 2012.
November 08, 2012
External Awards: Tyee Fellowships
The Tyee is inviting applications for its Fellowships, valued at $5000 for a series of three or more articles, each running at least 1,000 words.
November 06, 2012
External Awards: Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women is offering two scholarships valued at $2500 to Canadian female PhD students. Deadline for application is February 1, 2013.
November 01, 2012
External Award: International Space University
The Canadian Foundation for the International Space University (CFISU) invites graduate students to apply to attend the International Space University’s (ISU) 2012 Space Studies Program.
October 30, 2012
External Awards: Study in France
The French Embassy in Canada has a number of awards for Canadians who wish to do research in France.
October 30, 2012
External Awards: CIHR Science Policy Fellowship
CIHR has opened applications for its Winter 2012 Science Policy Fellowships. Deadline is December 5, 2012.
October 22, 2012
External Awards: Air Quality Research Funding: Robert Caton and David Bates Scholarships
The Robert Caton Scholarship and the David Bates Scholarship are each an annual award valued at $2,000 to support graduate student research in atmospheric sciences, air quality and health or policy, and specific goals leading to future work in that field.
October 18, 2012
External Awards: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Awards of $12,000 are available to women from developing countries who are currently studying in Canada or the US from the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund. Application deadline is January 9, 2013.
October 18, 2012
European Commission Awards
There are a large number of awards for Master's and PhD students to support study in Europe via the European Commission's Erasmus Mundus program.
October 12, 2012
External Award: IHSPR Rising Star
The IHSPR Rising Star award is open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows researching health or health policy at Canadian universities.
October 10, 2012
External Fellowship: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region, has opened its 2013 Postgraduate Fellowship Competition and its new Doctoral Fellowship Competition. Submission Deadline: November 12, 2012.
October 10, 2012
External Awards: 2012 Script Award
The Script Award is now open to Science graduates and Healthcare professionals to submit a 100 word "mini epic" writing on any topic for for a prize of $1000. The competition costs $10 to enter. Submission Deadline is December 21.
September 28, 2012
Green Labs Guide
SFU's Green Labs Guide provides tips on sustainable ways to save energy in science labs.
September 19, 2012
Postdoctoral Fellowship Award: Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program
Postdocrtoral Fellowships available through the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, at a value of up to $300,000.
September 07, 2012
SFU Private Awards: Apply by October 1
A small number of SFU private awards will be awarded for the Spring 2013 term.
August 30, 2012
Norman Barwin Scholarship for Reproductive Health
Canadians for Choice has just announced the 2012 Norman Barwin Scholarship for Reproductive Health, valued at $2,500.
July 25, 2012
Province of BC Grants Database
There's a large grants database on the Province of BC's website.
July 18, 2012
Volunteer Posting: Health Science Inquiry Staff Positions
The Health Science Inquiry is looking for graduate students to fill 50 staff positions for its 2013 issue on Mental Health and Neurological Disorders.
July 05, 2012
External Award: CIHR Gender, Work and Health Chair Program
CIHR has opened its annual Journalism Awards to support media stories about evidence-based health related research.
June 29, 2012
Immigration Update on Federal Skilled Worker Program: PhD Stream
International PhD students at SFU may be eligible to apply for permanent residence as Federal Skilled Workers.
June 15, 2012
Stefanie Rezansoff Receives MPH and Dean's Convocation Medal
Ms. Stefanie Rezansoff's thesis research involved collaboration with the BC Ministry of Health and the BC Ministry of Justice in order to examine the population-level relationships between mental illness, substance abuse and criminal recidivism.
June 04, 2012
Convocation Medal Winners 2012
Congratulations to this year’s Convocation Medal Winners! They will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 12–15, 2012.
April 17, 2012
Scholarship-Positions database
The Scholarship-Positions.com website, run by international students from over 25 countries, contains a very large number of awards, with daily updates.
November 02, 2011
New Path to Permanent Residency for International PhD Students
Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced today that Canada intends to accept up to 1000 international PhD students per year as Permanent Residents through the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
October 19, 2011
Mitacs Elevate internships
The Mitacs Elevate program provides two types of fellowships for postdoctoral fellows and PhD students about to complete their degrees.
September 22, 2011
Let's Talk Science Seeks Volunteers
Graduate students interested in science outreach and education are invited to volunteer with Let's Talk Science, an award-winning program to deliver science learning programs that engage children and youth with science and learning.
September 04, 2011
External Award: 2012 TELUS-Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Fellowship
Registration deadline for the 2012 TELUS-Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Fellowship, valued at $80,000 is September 7, 2012.
May 26, 2011
Convocation Medal Winners 2011
Congratulations to this year’s Convocation Medal Winners who will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 14–17, 2011.
May 19, 2011
External Award: Malaysia International Scholarship
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract top students to pursue post-graduate and post-doctoral studies at twenty public and four private universities in Malaysia.
August 02, 2013
Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence
Congratulations to this year’s Convocation Medal Winners! They will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 11–14, 2013.

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