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Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Summer research funding for health innovation projects
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,750 - $ 7,500
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $7,500 for summer research studentships. Supports undergraduate health and innovation projects, including digital health, sustainable health systems, applied health research, and One Health activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Minimum amount : 3,750 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Health research and innovation projects
- Applied health research and prototype validation
- Digital health and data-driven systems projects
- Sustainable health systems projects
- One Health projects
Documents Needed
- Transcript(s)
- Proof of enrollment
- Supervisor reference or support letter
- Project proposal or abstract
- Student letter
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Undergraduate students
- Students from other universities may be eligible
- Graduating students may be eligible for certain awards
Who is not eligible
- Non-UCalgary researchers as supervisors
- Applicants without a current UCID and IT account, where required
Eligible expenses
- Student stipends or salaries
- Workshop or event costs related to the project
- Program administration costs, up to 10% of total investment
- GST only if unrecoverable and preconditions are met
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the project start date without written approval
- Federal and provincial income taxes
- Recoverable GST
- Health insurance, living costs, and travel costs unless pre-approved
- Other costs not directly related to stipends or program administration
Eligible geographic areas
- University of Calgary
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Student academic record and reference quality
- Supervisor mentorship capacity
- Overall project quality and fit
- Priority area alignment may strengthen the application
How to apply
- Step 1: Find an eligible supervisor
- Secure a faculty supervisor before applying.
- Discuss the project scope and learning objectives.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare required supporting materials.
- Step 3: Submit through the central portal
- Upload the application in the university’s central system.
- Ask the supervisor to complete their review or reference.
- Step 4: Wait for the decision
- Monitor email for the outcome.
- Accept the offer by the deadline if selected.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by faculty members with relevant expertise.
- Proposals are ranked based on review scores and program priorities.
- Recipients are notified after the review process.
- Successful applicants must accept the award by the stated deadline.
- Final decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through a central university application system.
- One application may be considered for multiple undergraduate summer awards.
- Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- A final report and post-studentship surveys may be required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships Program
What is the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships?
Provides up to $7,500 for summer research studentships. Supports undergraduate health and innovation projects, including digital health, sustainable health systems, applied health research, and One Health activities.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships program, you must:
Undergraduate student in good standing.
Health-related project required.
Approved supervisor required.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships?
Health research and innovation projects
Applied health research and prototype validation
Digital health and data-driven systems projects
Sustainable health systems projects
One Health projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at summerstudent@ucalgary.ca or by phone at 403-519-0085.
Where is the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships available?
The Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships is a Grant and Funding