The University of Calgary offers both competitive and nominated scholarships and bursaries to students enrolled in all undergraduate degree programs at the U of C. Students are encouraged to check the following link: http://www.ucalgary.ca/awards.
If you are a continuing undergraduate student, complete an undergraduate competitive awards application (on-line). The application is available in the Student Center and the deadline is August 1.
Research Opportunities
AIHS (Alberta Innovates Health Solutions) Summer Studentships
AIHS Summer Studentships offer students registered in an Alberta-based undergraduate program, the opportunity to participate in medical or health research in Alberta during the summer months. The award is meant to encourage students to consider pursuing formal training and a career in health research. Applications are submitted directly to AIHS and for details, visit http://www.aihealthsolutions.ca/grants/Sum-student.php. Deadline: February 1
NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) undergraduate student research awards
These awards are meant to stimulate your interest in research in natural sciences and engineering and to pursue a research career in these fields (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/UG-PC/index_eng.asp). The department screens the applications, so confirm with the department about the internal deadline. Departmental deadline: January 31
PURE (Programs for Undergraduate Research Experience)
University believes that qualified students should also have the opportunity to experience research as an activity outside the classroom. They should have opportunities to learn how to write research proposals, seek research funding, undertake or participate in substantive projects, learn discipline-specific skills, and report research results. For details, click http://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/TLFC/awards/undergrad
Deadline: Feb 10
USRP in Health and Wellnes
The primary goal of the Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP) is to enrich and enhance the undergraduate experience at the University of Calgary. Thus far, the results of the program are indicating that early and direct involvement in research is increasing the future success of our students. For details, visit http://www.kin.ucalgary.ca/usrp/ Deadline Summer: February 15 Fall/Winter: September 15
Grace LeBel Bursary
Offered annually to a biological science student (second, third or fourth year) who will be taking a course offered at the Biogeoscience Institute. E.A Johnson established this award in recognition of Grace LeBel’s services to the Institute.
The department screens the applications. Deadline: TBA
Alberta Cancer Foundation Summer Studentship Award
The competition is limited to students who are registered in an undergraduate training program and who will be under the supervision of members of the Scientific or Medical Staff of Alberta Health Services or an Alberta University during the period of the award. https://albertacancer.ca/SSLPage.aspx?pid=889
Deadline: 1 Feb
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Canadian Cystic fibrosis foundation Summer Studentships provide support to students engaged in summer research projects in areas of the biomedical or behavioural sciences relevant to cystic fibrosis, normally under the direction of CF clinic directors or principal investigators based at a Canadian host institution. http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/en/research/TrainingAwards_SummerStudentships.php
Application deadline: February 1
Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (in collaboration with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada) Summer Student Scholarships are designed to provide short-term financial support for undergraduates who wish to obtain introductory training in research in the field of Gastroenterology. http://www.cag-acg.org/summer-studentships
Application deadline: January 31
NSERC Industrial Undergrad Student Research Awards
Students can gain research work experience in a non-university setting that complements their studies. Industrial USRAs are tenable only in the R&D facilities of eligible organizations in Canada. Applications to this program may be submitted at any time. For administrative purposes, NSERC should receive applications from the organization at least four weeks before the scheduled start date of the work term.
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/UG-PC/USRAI-BRPCI_eng.asp
American Physiology Society Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships
The intent of this program is to excite and encourage students to pursue a career as a basic research scientist. It supports full-time undergraduate students to work in the laboratory of an established investigator. Faculty sponsors/advisors must be active members of the APS in good standing. http://www.the-aps.org/education/ugsrf/index.htm
Deadline: 1 Feb
Biochemical Society Summer Vacation Studentships
The Biochemical Society offers studentship funding for 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students to spend their summer working in a molecular bioscience research lab. Applicants (supervisors) must be members of the Biochemical Society working in a university or research institute. Applications must be made on behalf of and in association with a named student.
http://www.biochemistry.org/Grants/EducationalGrants/SummerVacationStudentships.aspx
Deadline: 13 Feb
Genes and Development Summer Studentships
Grants of up to £3,000 are available to provide financial support for undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience in any area of genetics by carrying out a research project over the long vacation, usually prior to their final year. Applications must be made by Principal Investigators at Universities or Research Institutes. All applicants must have been a member of the Genetics Society for a minimum of one year. http://www.genetics.org.uk/page/2717/Genes-and-Development-summer-studentships.html Deadline: 31 March
CIHR Training Program Summer Studentships
Candidates are eligible to apply for the CIHR Training Program Summer Studentship support if they have secured a training position with a supervisor who is a member of the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute for Child and Maternal Health (ACHRI). The supervisor must be conducting an eligible research program that falls under the mandate of the CIHR, IHDCYH, and ACHRI. http://www.ucalgary.ca/research4kids/trainees/cihrtp/summer_studentships
Deadline 15 Feb
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