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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 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000 - $ 17,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This scholarship supports doctoral recruitment at the University of Calgary, with a maximum value of $12,000 over four years. It supports transdisciplinary research and is intended for first-year doctoral students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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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.
- Additional documentation showing how the student’s recruitment supports transdisciplinary research.
- Additional documentation showing how the student’s recruitment addresses equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University of Calgary doctoral students.
- Students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Who is not eligible
- Students transferring directly from a master’s program.
Eligible geographic areas
- University of Calgary.
- Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Selection criteria
- Fit with transdisciplinary research priorities.
- Contribution to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation.
- Program nomination based on faculty procedures.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact your graduate program
- Discuss your research fit and interest in being nominated.
- Step 2: Receive program nomination
- The program identifies and nominates eligible candidates.
- Step 3: Program submits documentation
- The nomination and any required supporting documents are sent to the Graduate Award Office.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- The Graduate Award Office communicates the result to the program and the award is offered if successful.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed through the graduate program nomination process.
- The Graduate Award Office receives the nomination and communicates the result.
- If awarded, the scholarship is issued to the student.
Additional information
- This scholarship is discontinued effective 2026.
- No new applications are accepted.
- Applicants should contact their graduate program for nomination deadlines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship Program
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 over four years. It supports transdisciplinary research and is intended for first-year doctoral students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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.
Full-time registration required.
Program nomination required.
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 University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) 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