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Graduate Student Scholarships
Support for full-time graduate research in emerging technologies
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Graduate Student Scholarships page now shows an open intake and a new deadline of May 15, 2027 instead of the previous passed deadline of Friday, May 15, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Graduate Student Scholarships page now shows an open intake and a new deadline of May 15, 2027 instead of the previous passed deadline of Friday, May 15, 2026.
Graduate Student Scholarships deadline updated
The Graduate Student Scholarships page now shows Program Status: Active and Intake Status: Open, and the deadline is now shown as May 15, 2027. Previously, the page said the deadline had passed on Friday, May 15, 2026. No visible changes were shown to eligibility, funding terms, application steps, or contact details.
Funding available
$ 12,000 - $ 31,000
Deadline
December 1, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships support full-time thesis-based graduate students in Alberta researching emerging technologies. Funding ranges from $12,000 to $31,000 per year through participating Alberta post-secondary institutions. Eligible work includes information and communications technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, and other applied digital and emerging technology areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 31,000 $
- Minimum amount : 12,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full-time research in information and communications technologies (ICT) and advanced materials and manufacturing technologies (AMM).
- Research that advances one of Alberta Innovates’ Applied Digital & Emerging Technology Areas.
- Development or advancement of an emerging technology, where the primary objective is the advancement of the ET itself.
- Research that may also support the thematic areas of focus: Health, Agricultural, and Life Science Innovation; Advanced Materials, Defence, and Aerospace; Natural Resource Recovery.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supplemental documentation required by the university
- Cover letter and program plan for Athabasca University applicants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian, permanent resident, and international graduate students.
- Thesis-based students in full-time graduate programs.
- Graduate students at Athabasca University, Concordia University of Edmonton, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, or University of Lethbridge.
Who is not eligible
- Students not enrolled in eligible graduate studies
- Students outside the listed Alberta universities
- Students whose research is not in eligible technology areas
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses and tuition
- Travel to scientific meetings and conferences
- Relocation travel
- Scientific materials, books, journals, supplies, hardware, and software
- Publication-related costs and facility use
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research projects involving the development of a technology that is not an emerging technology but uses emerging technology as a tool.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Athabasca University
- Concordia University of Edmonton
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- University of Lethbridge
Selection criteria
- Awards are based on merit.
How to apply
- Check with your institution’s faculty of graduate studies for full descriptions and application details.
- Read the terms of reference listed on the page and/or on the agency or donor website.
- Know your eligibility.
- Submit your application to your institution; University of Calgary applicants must go to their Student Centre and click Apply for Graduate Funding in the Financial Aid section of the home screen.
- Wait for your application to be reviewed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the participating Alberta institutions’ scholarship application and evaluation processes.
- If successful, you must meet the eligibility requirements at the time the award is paid.
- Students awarded the scholarship must complete annual and final reports through the term of the award and post-award reports after the end of the award.
- Multi-year scholarships are renewed annually after the first year upon satisfactory reporting by the student.
Additional information
- Applications are handled through the participating Alberta universities.
- Recipients may be invited to professional development opportunities during the award term.
- Annual and final reports are required for scholarship holders.
- The scholarship is subject to available funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Graduate Student Scholarships Program
What is the Graduate Student Scholarships?
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships support full-time thesis-based graduate students in Alberta researching emerging technologies. Funding ranges from $12,000 to $31,000 per year through participating Alberta post-secondary institutions. Eligible work includes information and communications technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, and other applied digital and emerging technology areas.
How much funding can be received?
Graduate Student Scholarships Funds up to $31,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Graduate Student Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Graduate Student Scholarships program, you must:
Thesis-based graduate students conducting full-time research.
Research in applied digital or emerging technology areas.
Students enrolled at Athabasca University, Concordia University of Edmonton, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, or University of Lethbridge.
What expenses are eligible under Graduate Student Scholarships?
Full-time research in information and communications technologies (ICT) and advanced materials and manufacturing technologies (AMM).
Research that advances one of Alberta Innovates’ Applied Digital & Emerging Technology Areas.
Development or advancement of an emerging technology, where the primary objective is the advancement of the ET itself.
Research that may also support the thematic areas of focus: Health, Agricultural, and Life Science Innovation; Advanced Materials, Defence, and Aerospace; Natural Resource Recovery.
Who can I contact for more information about the Graduate Student Scholarships?
You can contact Alberta Innovates by email at Kartavi.shah@albertainnovates.ca or by phone at 403-519-0085.
Where is the Graduate Student Scholarships available?
The Graduate Student Scholarships program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Graduate Student Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Graduate Student Scholarships is a Grant and Funding