Planning for Sea Level Rise Seminar October 20, 2017
John Englander, Oceanographer, Consultant, and Leading Expert on Sea Level Rise, will be visiting SFU Burnaby on November 8, 2017. This event is open to anyone in the SFU community.

External Award: Scotiabank and yconic Scholarships October 20, 2017
Scotiabank and yconic are partnering to offer a variety of scholarships for Canadian and international students.

Job Posting: Research Data Peer for "R" October 20, 2017
The Research Data Peer for ‘R’ is a paid position with the Research Commons at SFU Burnaby, to develop ‘R’ support services of particular interest to SFU graduate students in a variety of disciplines. Apply by October 27, 2017.

Job Posting: Vanderbilt Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowships October 20, 2017
Vanderbilt University Graduate School in Nashville, Tennesee (United States) is offering Postdoctoral Fellowships through the Academic Pathways program. This program is designed to prepare recently graduated doctoral students for competitive academic careers. Apply by November 1, 2017.

Workshop: Graduate School 101 October 20, 2017
Thinking about applying to graduate school? The Graduate School 101 workshop will guide you through the process on November 16th, 4:30pm at the Indigenous Student Centre.

Job Posting: CNRM Climate Research Fellowship in France October 19, 2017
Applications are invited for a 18-month postdoctoral position in atmospheric science. The position starts in February 2018, and is based in Toulouse, France. Apply by October 31, 2017.

UBC Gairdner Symposium October 19, 2017
SFU is a sponsor for the free 2017 Gairdner Symposium on Monday, October 23, 2017 in British Columbia.The event will also be live webcast at SFU's Burnaby Campus in the Big Data Hub.

Job Posting: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sweden on Microsystems October 19, 2017
The KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden is looking for postdoctoral applicants to conduct research in the field of RF/microwave/THz microsystems. Apply by October 31, 2017.

Job Search Success Online Course October 18, 2017
Work Integrated Learning is offering an online professional writing and intercultural communication course! Fall session runs October 30 to November 27, 2017.

Spring 2018 Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning October 18, 2017
This part-time program presented by SFU's Teaching and Learning Centre will give you a deeper understanding of how to approach teaching, along with practical skills that you can apply as a teaching assistant or instructor. Apply by October 20, 2017.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Presentation October 16, 2017
Dr. Chris Orvig will be visiting the SFU Burnaby campus to present on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany. The foundation has extremely generous programs for both postdocs and faculty members, sponsoring stays in Germany for many research fields.

SFU-ARC Calls to Action Presentation October 16, 2017
Witness the presentation of the SFU-ARC calls to action for reconciliation to SFU President Andrew Petter, October 16, 2017.

Professional Photo Shoot October 2017 October 13, 2017
Get your professional portrait taken by SFU's official photographer on October 24, 2017. Free for grad students and postdocs!

External Award: BioSys PhD Scholarships in Portugal October 13, 2017
PhD research grants in the biological sciences are available to Portuguese and European Union citizens, for up to 4 years. Apply by October 24, 2017.

Call for Posters: Women's Health Research Symposium October 13, 2017
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to present a poster on their work related to women's health research at the symposium on October 24, 2017. Register to present by October 18.

Job Posting: TWAS-ENEA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Italy October 12, 2017
This fellowship offers postdoctoral researchers from science- and technology-lagging countries the opportunity to visit Italy to carry out research work for 3-12 months. Apply by October 23, 2017.

Job Posting: Women in Climate Change Fellowship October 12, 2017
The AIMS NEI Fellowship Program is offering grants to female quantitative researchers from around the world for research related to climate change at an African host institution. Apply by October 27, 2017.

The Winter School on Federalism and Governance October 12, 2017
The Winter School is a 2-week international postgraduate programme. The 2018 edition will take place in Austria and Italy from February 5-16, 2018 and will focus on "Federalism in the Making". Apply by October 26, 2017.

External Award: Fulbright Arctic Initiative October 12, 2017
The Fulbright Arctic Initiative brings together scholars from Arctic Council nations, funding collaborative research, international in-person seminars and travel exchanges over an 18-month period. Apply by October 16, 2017.

Job Posting: Biodiversity Project Doctoral Fellowships in Germany October 11, 2017
The Universities of Cologne and Leipzig are offering two doctoral fellowships of up to 3 years looking at protist diversity in forests. Apply by October 31, 2017.

Travel Report: Biftu Yousuf, Criminology October 05, 2017
Biftu Yousuf, a Master's student in Health Sciences, received a Graduate International Research Travel Award (GIRTA) to further his research in Ethiopia.

Mitacs Networking Skills Workshop October 04, 2017
The Mitacs Networking Skills Workshop is a great opportunity to learn how to establish and expand a stable professional network!

October Update for Graduate Students October 04, 2017
October Update for Graduate Students: Awards, jobs, events and more.

Job Posting: EPSRC-UKRI Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowships October 04, 2017
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and United Kingdom Research are offering postdoctoral fellowships of up to 3 years in the UK. Apply by November 9, 2017.

Travel Report: Jordan Lui, Engineering Sciences October 03, 2017
Jordan Lui, a Master's student in Engineering Science, received a Graduate International Research Travel Award (GIRTA) to further his research in Rome, Italy.

Brown Bag Lunch: Communicating With Social Media October 03, 2017
Want to learn about communicating your research via social media? Attend the upcoming Brown Bag Lunch Workshop and learn some advanced tips and tricks!

Obama Foundation Fellowships October 02, 2017
The Obama Foundation two-year, non-residential Fellowship will offer hands-on training, resources, and leadership development to community-minded rising stars in civic engagement. Apply by October 6, 2017.

Award: TUTOR-PHC Health Care Research Training October 02, 2017
Transdisciplinary Understandings and Training on Research - Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC) is looking for primary and integrated health researchers to participate in a a one-year, sponsored training program. Open to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, mid-career clinicians, and decision makers in primary health care. Apply by December 1, 2017.

Call For Posters Highlighting Sexual Violence and Support Research September 29, 2017
The Graduate Student Society (GSS) is inviting graduate students who are doing research related to sexual violence support and prevention to create mini-posters to be displayed at the GSS table during the SFU Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office's awareness raising event, #ItTakesAllOfUs. Submissions due by October 12, 2017.

Award: Student-Community Engagement Competition September 28, 2017
The Student-Community Engagement Competition aims to inspire innovative and engaging student projects in the communities in which SFU students live, learn, work, and play. $12,000 available, apply by December 1, 2017.

Workshop: Crafting your Resume September 28, 2017
Working on your resume and want to learn what works in terms of style, layout, and content? Attend the workshop on October 19 or November 24 find out.

Workshop: Building an Online Presence September 27, 2017
Thinking about how an online presence can support your career exploration and growth? Attend this workshop to learn more.

APEX Fall Workshops September 27, 2017
The APEX Workshop Series is designed for advanced degree holders looking for structure and support in building their professional development plans.

External Award: Dobbin Atlantic Scholarship September 26, 2017
Canadians and Irish from all academic disciplines can apply for a scholarship to conduct research in Ireland or Canada. Apply by October 2, 2017.

External Award: African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships September 25, 2017
The ALT Scholarship Program grants full scholarships to women and men from sub-Saharan Africa to pursue a Master’s degree in public administration, public policy or public finances in Canada. Apply by October 13, 2017.

Chemistry Graduate Recruitment Event September 25, 2017
SFU's Department of Chemistry is holding a recruitment event for interested applicants into their graduate program, October 12-13.

Travel Report: Xiao Mei Kuang, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry September 22, 2017
Xiao Mei (Tallie) Kuang, a PhD candidate in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, received a Graduate International Research Travel Award (GIRTA) to further her research in Durban, South Africa.

Job Posting: Azrieli Foundation Fellowships September 22, 2017
The Azrieli Foundation is currently accepting applications from academics looking to pursue post-doctoral research in Israel in any field for the 2018-2019 year. Apply by December 7, 2017.

Data Incubator Fellowships September 22, 2017
The Data Incubator (a data science training organization) runs a free advanced 8-week fellowship for PhDs looking to enter industry.

President's Awards for Leadership in Sustainability September 22, 2017
The Sustainability Office is pleased to accept nominations for the annual President’s Awards for Leadership in Sustainability from now until November 17th.

Disclosure Risk Assessment Webinar September 22, 2017
Join the Inter-University Consortium or Political and Social Research (ICPSR) for a free one hour webinar on assessing disclosure risk.

External Award: Partnership Engage Grants September 22, 2017
Partnership Engage Grants through the Government of Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council provide short-term support for partnered research activities. Apply by December 15, 2017.

Graduate Application Update September 21, 2017
A new Graduate Admission and Readmission Application will be rolling out on September 24th, 2017.

Job Posting: Research Assistant for Teaching and Learning Project September 19, 2017
Research Assistant needed for a project intended to investigate the effectiveness of a mandatory career education program for undergraduate business students. Apply by September 30, 2017.

External Award: Pathway to Patient-Oriented Research Awards September 18, 2017
The BC SUPPORT Unit and the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) are offering 5 awards for patient-orientated research. Apply by October 30, 2017.

Travel Report: Milad Doroudian, History September 18, 2017
Milad Doroudian, a former Master's student in History, received a Graduate International Research Travel Award (GIRTA) to further his research in Romania.

Job Posting: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Fellowship September 18, 2017
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC is inviting applications for Visiting Fellowship Programme. Fellowships are awarded to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust. Apply by November 15, 2017.

Mitacs Career Plan Workshop September 18, 2017
The Mitacs Designing a Personal and Realistic Career Plan workshop is a unique opportunity to dedicate two days to planning your future and designing one or several professional projects.

External Award: Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant September 15, 2017
The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant aims to provide financial support and promote graduate student research in the field of clean energy at Canadian Universities. Apply by October 2, 2017.

Nominations Open for Excellence in Teaching Awards September 14, 2017
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Awards, open to all continuing full and part-time faculty members who have taught a minimum of 5 years in a continuing position at Simon Fraser University. Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2017.