External Awards: NERC Independent Research Fellowships for Postdocs August 01, 2013
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is now accepting applications for its Independent Research Fellowships program for international Postdocs in the UK. Apply by 1 October 2013.

External Awards: Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowships July 25, 2013
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds is accepting applications from scientists under 27 years old who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project of approximately 3 years in basic biomedical research in Europe.

Corey Watson receives Dean's Convocation Medal June 07, 2013
In the process of completing his PhD, Dr. Corey Watson made research breakthroughs that set standards in several fields.

Emily Darling receives Governor General's Gold Medal May 31, 2013
Emily's greatest contribution to the field of coral reef conservation has been developing a method to help predict the response of corals to multiple stressors.

Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence May 23, 2013
We’re delighted to announce the recipients of the 2012 Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence.

External Awards: EMBL International PhD Programme Fellowships May 01, 2013
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.

External Awards: Canadian Celiac Association April 11, 2013
The Canadian Celiac Association has two research awards for $25,000 and $5000.

External Awards: John W. Davies Memorial Award April 09, 2013
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Arctic Section, is pleased to offer an award valued at up to $3,000 in memory of John W. Davies, a former Chairman of the Section.

External Awards: Institut Pasteur Postdocs February 06, 2013
The Institut Pasteur, in Paris, France, is accepting applications for postdoctoral positions in biology, biochemistry and related fields.

External Award: UNESCO-L'Oréal for Women in Science International Fellowships February 06, 2013
The UNESCO-L'Oréal For Women in Science International Fellowships are now accepting applications for fellowships of $20,000 USD per year

External Award: Pacific Northwest Shell Club January 10, 2013
The Pacific Northwest Shell Club invites applications from graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who are studying Pacific Northwest molluscan life – marine, freshwater and terrestrial.

External Award: Canada's New Noahs October 12, 2012
Wildlife Preservation Canada is looking for an enthusiastic young Canadian scientist to participate in a rigorous eight-month professional training program called “Canada’s New Noahs.” Application deadline is December 14, 2012.

Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence October 12, 2012
We’re delighted to announce the recipients of the 2012 Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence.

Norman Barwin Scholarship for Reproductive Health August 30, 2012
Canadians for Choice has just announced the 2012 Norman Barwin Scholarship for Reproductive Health, valued at $2,500.

Joel Harding: Sad irony in snakehead drama June 15, 2012
The recent media buzz and public obsession surrounding the rogue snakehead fish in Burnaby’s Central Park pond brought to light a larger irony.

AAAS Award Winners to Appear in Science March 30, 2012
Congratulations to SFU graduate students Laleh Samii (physics) and Benjamin Sandkam and Corey Watson (biology), whose winning posters will be highlighted in the prestigious Science journal.

Research Profile: Heidi Scherr, Biology December 12, 2011
Heidi Scherr's master's research was on water bird ecology, and after she received her Master's degree from Trent University, she found that she needed a broader challenge.

Faculty Profile: Dr. Bernard Roitberg, Biological Science November 03, 2011
Bernard Roitberg’s students rank their time in his research lab as among the best years of their lives.

Staff Profile: Marlene Nguyen, Biological Sciences November 03, 2011
Graduate program assistant Marlene Nguyen is described by her graduate students as “the glue that holds the grad community together.”

Convocation Medal Winners 2011 May 26, 2011
Congratulations to this year’s Convocation Medal Winners who will receive their awards at our Spring Convocation, June 14–17, 2011.

Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence May 19, 2011
We’re delighted to announce the recipients of the 2010 Dean of Graduate Studies Service Awards.

Research Profile: Rowan Trebilco, Biological Sciences April 29, 2011
Rowan Trebilco was awarded a Vanier Canada Graduate PhD Scholarship in 2009 to pursue his research at Simon Fraser University’s Department of Biology.

Research Profile: Stephanie Green January 26, 2011
SFU PhD student Stephanie Green appeared on the Dan Rather Reports show this week to discuss the invasion of lionfish into Western Atlantic and Caribbean waters.

Owl Researcher makes the news December 17, 2010
Recent SFU grad student Sofi Hindmarch (Biology) was featured in a recent Tyee profile on barn owls in Surrey. She’s now working with SFU adjunct professor John Elliott, through SFU’s Centre for Wildlife Ecology, to assess the extent and impact of potential rodenticide harm to local barn owls.

PhD Student creates junior award winners December 13, 2010
For the last three years, Jason Peterson, who’s a PhD candidate in behavioural ecology at SFU, has also been working with elementary school children in North Vancouver through the Let’s Talk Science program.

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.