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Let’s Talk Science Coordinator Position Available

Let’s Talk Science and UBC’s Trek Program are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic graduate student to coordinate one of our science outreach programs.

St. John’s College

This is to let you know that St. John’s College is still welcoming applications for residential membership for September 2011. If you know of any graduate students – or visiting scholars or post-doctoral fellows – who are looking for on-campus housing and who might be interested in becoming a part of our vibrant international community, […]

Discovering the Entrepreneur Within

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Free Admission Graduate Student Centre, UBC Popint Grey Facilitator: Roger Patterson Would you like to be an entrepreneur? Do you have what it takes? Discover the important traits required to be a successful entrepreneur, how to assess risk, what makes a good business plan–and how to […]

CIHR Knowledge Translation Supplement Workshop

CIHR has a new opportunity for faculty or trainees (MSc, PhD, post-doc) to apply to if they have received any prior health grants/scholarships. They can receive up to $100,000 to translate their research findings.

Student Biotechnology Network’s 7th Annual Biotech Expo & Conference

Date: Tuesday March 1st 2011 Time: 6pm – 10pm Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver ,BC Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity! Bring your RESUME to meet potential employers with over 25 booth exhibitions A keynote address by Dr. Simon Pimstone, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Xenon Pharmaceuticals “Where Does Opportunity Lie Within […]

GPS: From Academic Researcher to Commercial Writer

During these workshops, you will learn about the process of communicating academic research to a general reader. Simon will share advice during interactive seminars which will focus on adapting your scholarly writing to achieve commercial success. Priority will be given to those who wish to attend both days.

MSFHR – 2011 Funding

MSFHR Announces New Competitions – 2011 Trainee Awards for Post-Docs only.

UBC Graduate Student International Research Mobility Award

The Office of the Vice President Research & International is pleased to announce an upcoming Request For Proposals for the UBC Graduate Student International Research Mobility Award.

CAPI Advancing a National Dialogue Award

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Advancing a National Dialogue Awards Program is designed to elicit the views of graduate students on what should be the future government policies or models that will help Canada thrive in the emerging agri-food world, seeking out fresh ideas from graduate students on how to foster meaningful discussion on […]

CIFAR Junior Fellowship

The Junior Fellow Academy of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth through close collaboration with and mentorship from some of the best researchers in Canada and around the world. Held in conjunction with a university appointment, this fellowship is for a two year duration. Most typically, […]