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President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship
Doctoral recruitment support for transdisciplinary research
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000 - $ 17,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta
Overview
This scholarship supports doctoral recruitment at the University of Calgary, with a maximum value of $12,000 per year for four years. It is tied to transdisciplinary research and, for eligible students, is awarded through program nomination alongside admission.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
- Minimum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral recruitment in transdisciplinary research.
- Doctoral study aligned with equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation goals.
Documents Needed
- Program nomination documentation.
- Documentation showing how the recruitment supports transdisciplinary research.
- Documentation showing how the recruitment addresses equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University of Calgary doctoral students.
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents for the Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship.
- Domestic and international graduate students for the transdisciplinary scholarship.
Who is not eligible
- Students who have already started the program.
- Students transferring directly from a master’s program, for the transdisciplinary scholarship.
- Students who apply directly without program nomination.
- International students, for the Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship.
Eligible geographic areas
- University of Calgary.
- Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through faculty nomination processes.
- The faculty notifies the program after selecting a candidate.
- The program submits the nomination to the Graduate Award Office.
- The Graduate Award Office communicates the nomination result and issues the award if successful.
Additional information
- This scholarship is discontinued effective 2026.
- No new applications are accepted.
- Students must be nominated by their program before the program start date.
- Applicants should contact their graduate program for nomination deadlines and procedures.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship?
This scholarship supports doctoral recruitment at the University of Calgary, with a maximum value of $12,000 per year for four years. It is tied to transdisciplinary research and, for eligible students, is awarded through program nomination alongside admission.
How much funding can be received?
President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship Funds up to $17,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship program, you must:
First-year doctoral student.
Program nomination required.
Research must fit transdisciplinary goals.
What expenses are eligible under President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship?
Doctoral recruitment in transdisciplinary research.
Doctoral study aligned with equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation goals.
Who can I contact for more information about the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at gsaward@ucalgary.ca or by phone at 403 220 4938.
Where is the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship available?
The President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship is a Grant and Funding