Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund

Philip G. Hultin was a professor of organic chemistry at the University of Manitoba from 1993 to 2018, and was a passionate teacher, mentor and researcher. As a Faculty of Science senator, he channelled his love of all branches of learning to promote the education of our students. He devoted significant time and effort to creating original course material and developing the Chemistry curriculum. He was beloved by his students, who recognized his passion and prowess for teaching by nominating him for numerous awards. By the time of his passing at age 57, Hultin had won 8 awards for outstanding undergraduate teaching and graduate student mentoring.

The purpose of this fund is to develop pedagogy tools and curriculum development. Up to two Faculty of Science students will receive this award on an annual basis to assist Faculty of Science members in developing any aspect of science pedagogy and curriculum development, including but not limited to: 

• new laboratory and lecture content,
• teaching media, including digital media and textbooks,
• student performance evaluation tools,
• self-learning and self-testing tools for students,
• websites and tools for student communication,
• tools such as software that advances student learning in the Faculty of Science and
• curriculum development for incorporating the ‘two-eyed’ seeing approach in Science (incorporating both Indigenous ways of knowing and Western knowledge) in support of our Wawatay program and Indigenous Initiative in Science.

The funds are intended to support and encourage curriculum development by faculty members while also providing opportunities for students to broaden their interest in science education and develop their skills and experience in this area.

Fund value

The value of this fund for 2026-27 is $9,184 over 16 weeks.

Location of tenure

Students may pursue pedagogy projects in any Department within the Faculty of Science. Supervisors must hold an appointment in the Faculty of Science. 

Timeline of the project

Your summer pedagogy project will take place over 16 consecutive weeks beginning in May and ending in August. 

Expected commitment

• You will participate in your pedagogy project on a full-time basis, with your daily hours and schedule determined in consultation with your supervisor. 

• If you wish to take summer courses, please discuss this with your potential supervisor before applying for this fund. 

The list of supervisors and their projects will be announced in the Fall Term.

Extending the appointment

If the supervisor wishes to extend the appointment, any additional funding will be the responsibility of the supervisor and/or department.

Professional workshop and poster competition

All recipients of the fund are encouraged to participate in the Faculty of Science lunch hour professional workshops (a minimum of four over the Summer Term). Students will have the opportunity to compete in an end-of-summer poster competition.

This fund is open to all UM undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science program (including domestic and international students on a study permit).

Student eligibility criteria

Cumulative GPA 

• Students must have a cumulative degree GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Credit hours and course load 

• At the time of application in January, students must have completed at least 24 credit hours of coursework in a bachelor’s program, equivalent to at least one full year of undergraduate study. (Please note that this fund is intended for students in their second year or higher of study).
• All Fall Term grades, including those from the final deferred exam period, must be available by the time of application.
• At the time of application in January, students must be registered in at least 24 credit hours across the Fall and Winter Terms, in any bachelor’s degree program in the Faculty of Science and must remain enrolled in a minimum of 24 credit hours until the end of the Winter Term.

Departments 

• Students may undertake their pedagogy project through any department in the Faculty of Science.
• Supervisors must currently hold a position within the Faculty of Science.
• Students wishing to be supervised by faculty members who are not appointed in the Faculty of Science are not eligible for this fund. Please reach out to the appropriate faculty regarding other opportunities. 

Programs 

• Students enrolled in any degree program, including General, Major, or Honours programs, are eligible for this fund. 

Additional considerations

Co-op students

• Science Co-op students may be eligible to hold Philip Hultin Pedagogy funding for a co-op placement; however, the student and proposed supervisor should confirm with the Science Co-op Office in advance that the project constitutes a satisfactory co-op work term.
• Co-op students are required to maintain 12 credit hours during academic terms.
• Co-op work terms are considered full-time (equivalent to 12 credit hours).

Enrollment and graduation

• Students must be registered and paying fees for the Winter Term (January to April) immediately prior to holding the award.
• A student in their final year with a declared graduation date must be registered in a minimum of 18 credit hours to be eligible.
• Students who have applied or will be applying to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies are eligible for the fund but must not have started their graduate program before the pedagogy project period has ended.

Students from universities other than UM 

• Students from universities other than UM are not eligible for this fund. 

Second degrees

• Students already in possession of a bachelor’s degree who are studying towards a second bachelor’s degree are eligible to receive the Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund, provided they do not hold a higher degree (MSc or PhD) in science.

Selection of recipients

Selections will be based on Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and a written justification for why the award is important to the student.

Students cannot hold a USRA or URA concurrently with the Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund.

• January 6, 2027, to January 31, 2027: Application period
• End of March: Notification of fund recipient results
• May 3, 2027, to August 20, 2027: Duration of the expected project

Important notes on choosing your supervisor

• The awards described here are for students to undertake projects with Faculty of Science supervisors only.
• Before applying for the Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund, please explore the list of potential supervisors and their projects listed in this section. You must contact potential supervisors via email to discuss your project interests and, if appropriate, arrange a meeting.
• A supervisor must agree to support your application before you apply for the Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund.
• It is recommended that students begin reaching out to potential supervisors beginning in October. 

Tips for emailing potential supervisors 

• Send emails to potential supervisors using your myumanitoba.ca email account.
• Include a clear subject, such as “Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund Inquiry” + the year.  
• Include your resume and a brief introduction.
• Provide a brief explanation of why their research interests you.  
• Ask if they are willing to meet with you to discuss the possibility of becoming your Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund supervisor.  

Remember to keep the email professional and courteous. This is likely how you make your first impression, so make it count! 

Applications for the 2027 Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund will open on January 6, 2027.

Steps to complete before the end of the Fall Term

If you would like to apply for a Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund, you should complete these steps before the end of the Fall Term. 

1. Review the list of eligibility requirements to ensure that you can hold a Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund.
2. Review the list of potential supervisors and their projects.
3. Email potential supervisors to arrange a meeting with those you are interested in pursuing a project with. Students must get pre-approval from the supervisor before submitting their application.
4. If the supervisor agrees to support your application, be prepared to submit the Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund application form in January, once the Fall Term’s grades are available. 

If you are applying for this fund, there should already be an understanding in place with your supervisor of choice as to what the project will entail, and the proposed supervisor will be required to fill out their portion of this application explaining the pedagogy project. 

Prepare to apply 

1. Check your cumulative degree GPA after all Fall Term grades have been confirmed.
2. Have your web transcript ready to upload. These must include grades from the Fall Term immediately before applying. If you are still waiting for final grades in January, please wait until they are available before submitting your application.
3. Have your preferred supervisor identified and confirm that they have agreed to support your application and provide a letter of reference on your behalf before you begin the application process.
4. Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
5. Prepare a statement of why receiving the Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund is important to you (approximately 500 words).
6. Ensure your supervisor completes the Philip Hultin Pedagogy Fund: Supervisor form.  
7. You should submit your application at least 2 days before the due date and notify your supervisor so they have time to complete their recommendation prior to the due date.

Alison Tayler
Awards Lead
Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca