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VIU REACH Award April 23, 2025 - 9:35am
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What is it? The REACH awards provide VIU students with a stipend to enable them to complete their own independent project under the mentorship of a VIU employee.
How much is it worth? To be determined annually by the STaR committee
What is the deadline? October 31. 
Am I eligible?
SSHRC PhD Awards December 15, 2022 - 10:56am

SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships

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What is it? The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships support high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in the social sciences and humanities. This support allows scholars to fully concentrate on their doctoral studies, to seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields and to contribute to the Canadian research ecosystem during and beyond the tenure of their awards.
How much is it worth?
NSERC PhD Awards December 15, 2022 - 10:47am

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral program (PGS-D)

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What is it? PGS D program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in an eligible doctoral program in the natural sciences or engineering. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields.
How much is it worth? $21,000 per year for three years
What is the deadline?
NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors July 15, 2019 - 11:34am
Indigenous Mentorship Network of the Pacific Northwest Graduate Funding July 15, 2019 - 11:26am
NSERC Student Ambassador December 15, 2022 - 12:00pm
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What is it? The purpose of the NSERC Student Ambassadors grant is to encourage post-secondary students and fellows to share their science and engineering experience with youth from groups that are under-represented in STEM.
How much is it worth? $1,000. You may hold only one NSERC Student Ambassador grant per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
What is the deadline?
Mitacs Globalink December 15, 2022 - 11:56am
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What is it? The Mitacs Globalink Research Award provides $6,000 for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to conduct 12–24-week research projects at universities overseas.
How much is it worth? $6,000
What is the deadline? Interested applicants should check the website.
Am I eligible? Most likely - check the website.
What is the website?
Mitacs Accelerate for Graduate Students December 15, 2022 - 11:56am
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What is it? The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students. Recipients can also access professional development training that helps them ensure project success and gain in-demand career skills.
How much is it worth? $60,000
What is the deadline? Interested applicants can apply for the Accelerate Fellowship at any time.
Am I eligible?
British Columbia Graduate Scholarship October 15, 2024 - 10:27am
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What is it? The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training (the Ministry) has provided funding to Vancouver Island University (VIU) for competitive, merit-based graduate student scholarships.
How much is it worth? $17,500 (non-renewable)
What is the deadline? May 15, 2025
Am I eligible? You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; be a VIU grad student; and be nominated by your program.
Master of Community Planning (MCP) Student Conference Funding October 4, 2023 - 3:16pm

Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) Annual Student Conference Funding

The PIBC Annual Student Conference Funding provides financial support or subsidies to support Student members’ attendance at the PIBC Annual Conference each year.

Learn more about PIBC Annual Student Conference Funding
Mackenzie King Scholarship January 27, 2025 - 3:08pm
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What is it? The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.
How much is it worth? $13,000 (value is subject to change)
What is the deadline? February 1
Am I eligible?
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master’s Program October 31, 2024 - 2:32pm
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What is it? The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. The CGS M Program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible master’s programs in Canada.
How much is it worth?
Grandkids University July 12, 2019 - 11:29am

On July 4th and July 5th the Grandkids University (GKU) was held at VIU! Mandy Hobkirk and I had the fun opportunity to help with activities run by Jessica Craig, the Geography Department’s Technician, for the future GKU Geography graduates. GKU is for children ages 7 to 13 and features two days of activities under a selected Major, such as Jessica’s ‘Earth Explorers 2.0’ for Geography. Jessica worked hard to plan two days’ worth of fun and informative learning activities for the kids and their parent or grandparents.
Student Research Team Pathway December 8, 2022 - 2:43pm

The Student Research Team is a group of students working to improve their research skills with various on-campus research projects, workshops and events.

Below is the pathway to work your way from Apprentice to Peer Mentor.
Anyone can jump on at Apprentice! Interested? Connect with Kendra.
Curious Minds E-News January 23, 2023 - 11:25am

Curious Minds E-Newsletter

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Once a month we produce a student e-news Curious Minds filled with lots of great info about funding, awards, conferences, dates, events, opportunities, and stories about fellow student researchers.
SLAMS! Workshop March 4, 2020 - 3:29pm
Conferences 202 - 10 minute presentations March 4, 2020 - 3:32pm
Poster Workshops & Tips March 4, 2020 - 3:17pm
Conferences 101 July 16, 2019 - 12:10pm
Poster Session Awards January 27, 2021 - 3:01pm

The following meritorious awards will be distributed:

Best Research Poster   Research Poster Rubric

Best Infographic    Infographic Poster Rubric