Name	SAMIT AND RESHMA SHARMA SCHOLARSHIP IN MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Research Fields	Microbiology, Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Categories	No categories available
Citizenship	No citizenship available
Eligibility	The Samit & Reshma Sharma Foundation established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba in 2023. The purpose of the fund is to reward the academic achievements of a student in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Each year, beginning in 2025-2026, the available annual income from the fund will be used to offer one or more scholarships to graduate students who: (1) are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in a master’s or doctoral program offered by either: (a) the Department of Microbiology in the Faculty of Science; or (b) the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in the Max Rady College of Medicine; (2) have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; and (3) are currently undertaking research with a focus on enhancing societal knowledge and developing therapeutic targets to treat infectious diseases. A preference will be given to students who are working in collaboration with public health laboratories such as Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) or Manitoba’s Cadham Provincial Laboratory.
Value	up to $4,200
Currency	Canadian
Tenable at	No details on tenability available
Deadlines	November 20
Application Details	In order to demonstrate how they meet criteria (3), and confirm if they are working in collaboration with either Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory or Manitoba Cadham Provincial Laboratory, candidates must submit an application to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies that includes all of the following materials: (i.) a summary of their thesis proposal (maximum 500 words); (ii.) a self-declaration to confirm they are working in collaboration with Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) or Manitoba’s Cadham Provincial Laboratory; (iii.) a copy of their academic transcript; (iv.) a statement of why they believe their research will be world class and how their research will benefit society; and (v.) a letter of support from their thesis supervisor. The selection committee has the discretion to determine the number and value of awards offered each year based on the available funds, as outlined in the criteria above. ***To apply, please submit the online application at the following link by the deadline*** https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply/?sr=46232078-6f87-469b-bf89-13c11be1be68 For more information, contact Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Department at graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Established: Senate, April 3, 2024 Last updated October 31, 2025.