Dr. Roger Rimmer Award for Excellence in Graduate Research

SaskCanola is committed to improving Saskatchewan agriculture by directly investing in initiatives that strengthen the grower community. Two scholarship programs ensure growers will continue to have the agronomic support they need for successful canola production and that industry will have research scientists for future generations.

Graduate student scholarships support canola researchers in developing research capacity in Saskatchewan. The prestigious Dr. Roger Rimmer Award for Excellence in Graduate Research offers $18,000 per year for a maximum of two years to four students in a MSc or PhD program at the University of Saskatchewan for projects focusing on canola *development or utilization, as determined by the Board of Sask Oilseeds. In addition, funding of $18,000 per year for a maximum of two years is offered to one student in a MSc or PhD program for projects focusing on *flax development or utilization, as determined by the Board of Sask Oilseeds.

Award
Approx. $36,000 over 2 years
Anticipated Total

Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.

$18,000.00

Deadline
03/09/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. What area is your research in:
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Please upload official transcripts for all levels of study from all universities attended. Unofficial USask transcripts will be accepted.
  5. Provide the name and email address of a person who can serve as a reference for you for this opportunity's requirements.