Name	OAKES-RIEWE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES RESEARCH AWARD
Research Fields	Aboriginal environmental integration of physical, biological human processes
Categories	No categories available
Citizenship	No citizenship available
Eligibility	Professors Jill Oakes (Environment and Geography) and Rick Riewe (Biological Sciences) established a fund to support graduate students conducting environmental research which includes Indigenous peoples' perspectives. Applicants must be: Enrolled part-time or full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master’s or Ph.D. program) at the University of Manitoba and be affiliated with any faculty. Conducting or proposing to conduct interdisciplinary environmental research (integration of physical, biological, and human processes) within an Indigenous context. Applicants are required to submit the following: A statement confirming whether all required coursework for the degree has been completed, along with an explanation. This confirmation must be provided in writing by the Graduate Program Chair of the student’s home department. A two-page, single-spaced proposal outlining the purpose, objectives, and methods of the research project. A statement signed by the student’s thesis advisor which states that the research proposal has been approved by the Thesis Advisory Committee. A signed statement from the Chair of the Research Ethics Board of the University of Manitoba confirming that the research has been approved by the Research Ethics Board (and Animal Care Committee, if applicable). Letters of approval and/or copies of research licenses signed by the appropriate authority from the Indigenous Community or Research Authority which will participate in, be influenced by, or benefit from the research. A statement from the applicant indicating how they plan to familiarize themselves with the protocols practiced by the Indigenous community in which the research will be conducted. A detailed budget showing how the outlined costs relate to particular aspects of the project, list funds received and/or requested from other sources. The amount of funding requested for the project. A statement confirming that, if successful, the applicant will present their research findings at an interdisciplinary seminar with an environmental focus (e.g., the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources Seminar at the University of Manitoba) upon project completion, and will submit the findings for publication in at peer-reviewed publication). The applicant’s anticipated date of graduation.
Values	$500-$5000
Currency	Canadian
Tenable at	University of Manitoba
Deadlines	February 15
Application Details	For more information regarding this award please visit;https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding-and-awards#graduate-awards. Completed applications must be submitted in PDF format via email to: Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca Updated: December 20, 2024