Pathway to Graduate Studies (P2GS)
May 4 – 29, 2026
The Pathway to Graduate Studies (P2GS) program offers research opportunities for Indigenous students in STEM at UWinnipeg. P2GS is open to Indigenous students who have declared a major in a natural science and engineering field or are planning to declare a major in a natural science and engineering field and will be enrolled in UWinnipeg classes for the Fall 2026 term. There is no minimum GPA requirement, what is most important is an interest in science and learning about science-based research.
Throughout the 4-week program, running from May 4 – 29, 2026, students will engage in science education during the morning and participate in a paid research program under the supervision of a UWinnipeg faculty member during the afternoon. Accommodation in university housing (McFeetors Hall) might be available during the duration of the program.
This program is a paid opportunity students and does not require students to connect with researchers in advance of the application deadline. The student stipend is $2,400 and additional support is available (mileage, parking, bus pass, room and board, etc.). We are asking faculty members who are interested in potentially hosting a student from this program to email the Pathway to Graduate Studies Program a short paragraph on your research program which will be posted on the UWinnipeg P2GS webpage. Students will be asked to identify their research interests in the application package.
The intent of this program is to support Indigenous students in NSE fields, introduce students to research opportunities, and encourage students to continue with their undergraduate programs and eventually into graduate programs.
Details regarding opportunities to participate in the program outside of the UWinnipeg may be released at a later date. Please contact the Pathway to Graduate Studies Program (p2gs@uwinnipeg.ca) if you have any questions.
Application
Deadline: February 23, 2026
2026 P2GS Application Form [PDF]
Applications can be submitted electronically by sending the completed application to the Pathway to Graduate Studies Program at p2gs@uwinnipeg.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you have any questions regarding the Pathway to Graduate Studies Program, please click on the FAQ page:
If you cannot find an answer to your question, please email the Pathway to Graduate Studies Program at p2gs@uwinnipeg.ca.
Funding
NSERC supports the P2GS program through their Promoscience program with matching funds from the University of Winnipeg, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Research Office, and Aboriginal Student Services Centre.
