All classes are scheduled to return to in-person this fall.
In case you haven’t seen this website, there is a ton of useful information regarding return to campus activities: UBC's Return to Campus
Faculty of Medicine:
It is my pleasure to invite you to the Faculty of Medicine (FoM)
Graduate Student Welcome Day on Tuesday, September 7, at 11:30AM-1:00PM Pacific Time. Hosted by the FoM’s Graduate & Postdoctoral Education (GPE) Office via Zoom, this event will feature welcoming messages from UBC and FoM leadership, information on relevant graduate student resources at UBC, as well as a student Q&A session.
To see a detailed plan of the event and to register, please visit the GPE webpage.
Awards:
CIHR Info Sessions for Master's, Doctoral and Postdoctoral CIHR applicants
CIHR will be offering a series of 1 hour MS Teams live events to trainees* and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered. They will do an overview about relevant policies, tips for applicants, guidelines on how to submit an application and other relevant information.
*Trainees in CIHR terminology are Master's, Doctoral and Postdoctoral applicants. For more information, see CIHR Health Research Training Award Programs.
No registration is required. The event details are below:
English sessions:
- Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) | Join
- Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10:00 am ET (7:00 am PT) | Join
French sessions:
- Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10:00 am ET (7:00 am PT)| Join
- Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) | Join
The webinars are also linked on the CIHR website under "CIHR 2021 Info Session for Trainees in Health Research".
Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D)
Applicants applying through UBC will either be:
- currently registered in, or are on an approved leave of absence from, a degree program at UBC
- not currently registered in but was registered at any other time during the year of application (2021) in a degree program at UBC
If a student is not sure where to submit their application, they can consult the CGSD chart "Where should I submit my application?"
Applications will be submitted via each of the agency platforms. The application portals are now open and applicants may begin preparing their applications.
For detailed application instructions, nomination, and adjudication procedures that are specific to UBC, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarships-doctoral-cgs-d-program. The UBC webpage includes guidance for applicants on transcripts.
UBC Affiliated Fellowships – Doctoral competition
The UBC Affiliated Fellowships doctoral competition runs in concert with the university-adjudicated Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) competition. Students who submit an NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR doctoral award application are eligible for “unrestricted” Affiliated Fellowships and do not need to submit a separate Affiliated Fellowships application. To be considered for “criteria-based” affiliated fellowship(s), students must submit this checklist to their graduate program by the application deadline.
Those applying only for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship must submit a separate and complete Affiliated Fellowships application in order to be considered for the Affiliated.
Affiliated Fellowship competition information and application/reference forms are available at: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/affiliated-fellowships-doctoral-program.
UBC Deadlines for the Tri-Agency CGSD / Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Competitions
- Applicant deadline: 12:00 PM (noon) PDT on Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Graduate program nomination deadline: 4:00 PM PDT on Friday, 8 October 2021
Resources: Resources for graduate programs (such as the Transcript Checklist - Doctoral - now available) are posted here: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/award-resources-programs/affiliated-fellowships-tri-agency-competitions.
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier Scholarship, which is valued at $50,000 per year for up to three years.
The application is completed online on ResearchNet: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/LoginServlet
UBC Vanier application deadline: 12 noon (PDT - Vancouver time) on Thursday, 2 September 2021
Graduate program nomination deadline: 4:00 pm PDT on Tuesday, 21 September 2021.
Note:
- Given the continuing challenges related to COVID-19 and the difficulty of obtaining/processing paper transcripts, it is recommended that applicants order official transcripts that can be sent electronically from their previous institutions to UBC, rather than by mail, where possible.
- Vanier CGS requires official transcripts - unofficial transcripts are not accepted for non-UBC transcripts. For details on transcript requirements, applicants are recommended to review our Vanier webpage (section ' Application Procedures').
For more information, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, and nomination procedures, please visit our Vanier webpage: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/vanier-scholarship.
Important note on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The Vanier CGS program encourages equity, diversity and inclusion, as part of the Tri-Agency’s broader commitment to excellence in research and research training in Canada. Resources for applicants, institutions, referees and the selection committees are available at: http://www.vanier.gc.ca/en/equity_diversity_inclusion-equite_diversite_inclusion.html. Applicants are encouraged to review the resources before they begin writing their application.
Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring recognize the outstanding graduate mentorship activities of faculty members at the UBC Vancouver campus. One award is offered to mid-career faculty (who have held university appointments for less than 12 years) and another award is offered to senior faculty (those with 12 or more years of university service). Awardees receive a commemorative certificate and a cash award of $5,000, to be presented at Fall Congregation.
Deadline for nominations: Friday, 17 September 2021 at 4:00 pm PDT
Professional Development & Workshops:
2021 Gairdner Symposium - click link here
Date: Monday, October 25, 2:00– 3:45pm PST
Location: Zoom
Hosted by Dr. Michael Hayden, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia
We are happy to announce the 2021 TA Training Program (TATP). We encourage all graduate students within the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) and external sites who will be contributing to teaching this year as TAs to participate in this workshop. We at the TATP are here to help you with teaching tips and tricks!
This workshop is organized by graduate students for graduate students. It is open to anyone based in the LSI or whose department is based in or affiliated with the LSI. If you are uncertain if you are eligible to register (chances are you are eligible!), feel free to send us a quick message.
The workshop will be held online in two parts on September 1st and 2nd from 9:30am-12:00pm.Zoom link will be sent a day before to registrants.
Click here to register for this workshop.
For any questions, please feel free to contact us at TAtraining.lsi@gmail.com
For our participants, the TATP also provides sponsorship and reserved spots in the highly popular Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) held
by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTLT). This workshop can be difficult to get into with long waitlists, so we are happy to get more of our students access to this fantastic resource. More info about the ISW here.
Note: The hours the student participates in the workshop count toward the required hours for their TA position.
The TATP Team TAtraining.lsi@gmail.com
The Biology TA Training Program (BioTAP) organizing committee is excited to announce our upcoming TA Orientation (TAO) on Tuesday, August 31st from 10 am to 3 pm. Join us in person on UBC campus or virtually via Zoom to learn about the culture of teaching Biology at UBC, your role as a TA, and what's expected of Biology TAs.
The TAO is an excellent opportunity to meet other TAs and will help you prepare for your first day in the classroom. All TAs new to the Biology program are strongly encouraged to attend.
This workshop was designed with health and safety in mind. All in-person participants will be required to follow the guidelines of the Provincial Health Order. We recommend that in-person participants wear masks during indoor workshop activities.
An individually packaged lunch will be provided for all in-person attendees.
Register soon as in-person attendance is limited.
Registration: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ozNGUNXqmYshMi
UBC GRADUATE STUDENT WELLBEING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: Applications now open!
Graduate school can be an exciting and challenging time. Some students may experience wellbeing challenges, including managing stress, navigating support, finding time for self-care (e.g. sleep, exercise, nutrition) and balancing personal and academic responsibilities. Peer support can be an important tool in helping students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. That’s where the UBC Graduate Student Wellbeing Ambassador program comes in!
The Graduate Student Wellbeing Ambassador (GSWA) program brings UBC Vancouver graduate students together to build knowledge and capacity for health and wellness peer support. Through the GSWA program, Graduate Student Wellbeing Ambassadors work with the Health Promotion & Education Unit and university collaborators to support and promote Graduate student health and wellbeing.
THE PROGRAM AIMS TO:
- Develop the capacity of graduate students to offer peer support to improve graduate student health and wellbeing.
- Support graduate students to be aware of and effectively use and share health and wellbeing resources.
- Facilitate conversations and knowledge-sharing opportunities related to enhancing graduate student health and wellbeing across campus.
- Build connections across graduate programs to share and develop peer wellbeing support practices.
Information about responsibilities, time commitment, training & professional development, and more available at https://wellbeing.ubc.ca/wellbeing-campaigns-and-initiatives/wellbeing-champions-programs
The application period for the GSWA 2021-22 academic year is now open. Apply here by August 30, 2021. If you have any questions, complete this question form.
To mark the 25th and 40th anniversaries of the SBN and SCWIST, we have partnered with the Discovery Foundation to launch a new Business Mentorship Program. This is a 1-week intensive program running from September 27th - October 1st 2021. Schedule is available on our website.
Aligned with Global Biotechnology Week, the Discovery Foundation’s Business Mentorship Program aims to support the next generation of Biotechnology Entrepreneurs, especially those from historically underrepresented communities (BIPOC, Women, LGBTQIAS+, and more) in navigating the Biotechnology industry. Why be a Mentee?
- Understand the process of establishing a start-up company in the Biotechnology Industry from incorporating a business, developing a business strategy to IPO’s or acquisitions
- Develop a business plan and business model under the guidance of a mentor
- Develop an understanding of start-up company fundraising, how to conduct market assessments, and determining company valuation
- Gain a basic understanding of intellectual property and licensing
- Develop an understanding of the role racial and gender inequality plays in the workplace and the actionable items we can take towards mitigating bias
The program aims to foster relationships between individuals and professionals through networking and mentorship, providing education and training through workshops and seminars, and providing 1:1 consultation with industry leaders. Participants will be paired with mentors throughout the week and have the opportunity to participate in a pitch competition which will provide a cash award and in-kind prizes to the top three participants to kick-start their Biotechnology venture.
This program is limited to 10 participants. Selected applicants will be contacted via email within 2 weeks of the application deadline.
Applications will close on September 03rd. Click here to go directly to the application form.
Coordinator's Corner:
If you have changed your email address since the start of your Program, please email it to me to ensure you continue to receive Program Communications. Please also be sure to update your email in SIS to continue to receive important communications including awards notifications.
