Dr. Roger Rimmer Award for Excellence in Graduate Research
This award provides support to students entering or continuing studies in a Master’s (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) program at the University of Saskatchewan whose thesis projects deal with an important aspect of either the development or utilization of canola or flax, as determined by the Board of Sask Oilseeds.
There are 5 annual awards of $18,000 each – 4 for research projects related to canola and 1 for research projects related to flax.
- Award
- Approx. $36,000 over 2 years
- Anticipated Total
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Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.
$18,000.00
- Deadline
- 03/09/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- What area is your research in:
- Please provide a cover letter explaining how your thesis project deals with the development, production, market development or utilization of canola or flax at the University of Saskatchewan.
- Research Proposal: include the approved topic of the thesis or project, description of the research (in terms that are easily understood by a non-technical reader), research methodology, objectives, motivation for embarking on research, and professional goals upon completion of the work.
- Please upload official transcripts for all levels of study from all universities attended. Unofficial USask transcripts will be accepted.
- Provide the name and email address of a person who can serve as a reference for you for this opportunity's requirements.