Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Last Update: July 22, 2025
AB, Canada
Paid experiential learning for Alberta's undergraduate health students
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships at a glance
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,900,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2023
- Closing date : October 30, 2023
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Grant Providers
- Alberta Innovates
Program status
Open
Overview of the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships program
The Summer Research Studentships (SRS) program provides funding up to $1.9 million to post-secondary institutions in Alberta for enhancing experiential learning opportunities in health research and innovation for undergraduate students. Eligible activities include paid summer project work under supervision, with emphasis on skills development in digital health, data-enabled health transformation, or health innovation and technology acceleration.
Financing terms and conditions
The Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships grant offers financial support tailored to cultivate research skills and enhance career development in health research. The program provides funding for research studentships, focusing on key areas of health innovation.
- Variable funding amount is determined in coordination with respective post-secondary institutions.
- Funding is provided for a term of up to four months, aligning with the summer research project period.
Eligible projects & activities
Projects eligible for the Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships focus on advancing health research and innovation, especially in digital health and technology. These projects must align with the program's objectives and occur under the guidance of an approved supervisor at a participating university.
- Research projects in the field of Digital Health.
- Initiatives focusing on Data-Enabled Health Transformation.
- Projects aimed at Health Innovation and Technology Acceleration.
Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships program
Eligibility for the Summer Research Studentships grant is determined by specific requirements concerning the applicants, supervisors, projects, and institutions.
- Students must be registered in an undergraduate degree program at a university in Canada. However, this requirement may be waived by universities to allow exceptional high school students to participate.
- Students must be able to participate in the SRS program at the Alberta-based university to which they applied.
- Supervisors must be employed at a participating post-secondary institution and must provide appropriate supervision for the proposed project. The supervisor does not need to be a faculty member.
- Projects must be relevant to the program and occur under an approved supervisor. Projects strongly relevant to Digital Health, Data-Enabled Health Transformation, or Health Innovation and Technology Acceleration may be prioritized for funding.
- Post-secondary institutions must be a comprehensive academic and research university in Alberta or an undergraduate university in Alberta engaged in health research and innovation-related activity and must have applied for and received funding from Alberta Innovates to administer the SRS program.
Who is eligible?
The Summer Research Studentships (SRS) program targets students and mentors involved in health research at Alberta-based post-secondary institutions, focusing on digital health and emerging technology innovation.
- Post-secondary students enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Canada.
- Academic institutions and researchers at comprehensive academic and research universities in Alberta.
- Supervisors employed at participating post-secondary institutions in Alberta capable of overseeing relevant projects.
- Projects that align with Digital Health, Data-Enabled Health Transformation, or Health Innovation and Technology Acceleration.
Who is not eligible
The Summer Research Studentships (SRS) program is directed towards undergraduate students at post-secondary institutes in Alberta and does not cater to corporate entities or industries. The program is specifically structured to provide learning opportunities within academic settings.
- Private companies and industries.
- Organizations that are not post-secondary institutions or without academic affiliations.
- Entities outside of Alberta or without operations related to Alberta-based universities.
- Non-academic institutions not engaged in health research and innovation-related activities.
Eligible expenses
The Summer Research Studentship (SRS) program provides funding for specific expenses directly related to the administration and success of the studentships.
- GST on eligible costs if unrecoverable and not reimbursed.
- Salaries or stipends paid to studentship recipients.
- Costs of workshops or events related directly to the funded project, including meals and non-alcoholic refreshments.
- Up to 10% of the total investment for program administration costs.
- Any other costs pre-approved in writing by Alberta Innovates as eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specific to post-secondary institutions in Alberta, Canada, facilitating opportunities for students engaged in health research and innovation.
- Post-secondary institutions located in Alberta, Canada.
Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships program
The evaluation and selection of projects for the Summer Research Studentships (SRS) grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the program’s objectives.
- Relevance to Program Objectives: Identification of opportunities to introduce emerging talent in related fields, with a focus on health research and innovation – Score range 1 (Unacceptable) to 5 (Outstanding).
- Evidence of Diverse Career Development Activities: Identification of relevant professional development activities beyond research training – Score range 1 (Unacceptable) to 5 (Outstanding).
- Support for Institutional Capacity: Evidence of past success in administering studentship programs and details on the fair and transparent competition process – Score range 1 (Unacceptable) to 5 (Outstanding).
- Team: Identification of an appropriate team for program administration and acknowledgment of any anticipated team changes – Score range 1 (Unacceptable) to 5 (Outstanding).
- Budget: Justification of the proposed budget, alignment with expenditure guidelines, and appropriate contingency plan for potential recruitment challenges – Score range 1 (Unacceptable) to 5 (Outstanding).
How to apply to the Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships program
1
Visit Post-Secondary Institution Websites
- Navigate to the competition pages of the participating post-secondary institutions listed.
- Review specific application instructions and eligibility criteria provided by each institution.
2
Prepare Application Documents
- Gather necessary documentation such as your undergraduate registration information.
- Prepare any project proposals or related documents required for submission.
3
Submit Application
- Follow the application submission guidelines as provided on the institution's competition page.
- Ensure all required documents are submitted before the respective deadline if any.
4
Confirmation of Submission
- Check for a submission confirmation from the institution, if available.
- Retain any confirmation details for your records.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program supports a commitment to advancing Digital Health innovation in Alberta through partner relationships.
- Details of studentship recipients and their projects are published on a three-year trailing basis, enhancing transparency and showcasing program impact.
- Students participating in the program have access to supplemental skills development workshops and career mentorship, broadening their professional opportunities.
- Alberta Innovates monitors and reports on program impacts, incorporating feedback from student surveys conducted up to five years post-completion.
- Institutions administering the program must ensure promotional materials acknowledge Alberta Innovates' financial support.
Contact Alberta Innovates
Noor.Al-Zanoon@albertainnovates.ca
780-429-7652
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