James Gordon Fletcher PhD Fellowship 2025–2026

The James Gordon Fletcher PhD Fellowship for Research in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals supports doctoral students at the University of Manitoba conducting research in these specialized fields. Established through a generous bequest, the fellowship recognizes academic excellence, research quality, and commitment to advancing nutrition and food science.

Summary:

1. Application Deadline: October 29, 2025
2. Value: $7,175 total fund (number and value of fellowships determined by committee)
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: University of Manitoba
5. Course to Study: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
6. Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for James Gordon Fletcher PhD Fellowship 2025–2026

Through a bequest in 1999, James Gordon Fletcher (B.S.A./'25), a graduate of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba, generously established a trust fund at the University. The purpose of the fund is to encourage doctoral students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies to conduct research in the areas of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Each year, the available annual income from the fund plus any unspent income, may be used to offer one or more fellowships to graduate students who:

1. are enrolled full-time in both the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms in the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of study in any doctoral program;
2. have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.75 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; and
3. are conducting research in the areas to functional foods and nutraceuticals.

Benefits of James Gordon Fletcher PhD Fellowship 2025–2026

Total Funds Available: $7,175 - Number of fellowships and value to be determined by the selection committee

How to Apply

Prepare your application materials:

1. One-page cover letter
2. Two-page research proposal
3. Full CV
4. Two academic reference letters
5. Academic transcript(s)

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Manitoba on applygrad.umanitoba.ca to apply

For more details, visit University of Manitoba Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 29, 2025

Application Link(s)

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