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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund
Funding for unpaid WIL and research course costs
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- Funding available
- $ 500
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
Overview
This fund provides up to $500 per semester to help cover costs linked to unpaid work-integrated learning and undergraduate research courses. It supports eligible expenses such as protective equipment, immunizations, uniforms, software, certifications, and transportation.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Alberta
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students in unpaid field placement courses.
- Students in unpaid practica or unpaid clinical placements.
- Students in undergraduate research courses with extra material costs.
Who is not eligible
- Students in co-op programs.
- Students in paid internship programs.
Eligible expenses
- Personal protective equipment, vaccinations, uniforms, professional attire, software, equipment, and required training or certifications.
- Transportation costs, including relocation and parking.
- Research supplies and course-related materials.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses for past or future WIL or undergraduate research courses.
- Tuition and non-instructional fees, including textbooks and UPass.
- Daily living expenses and dependent care.
- Free public immunizations.
- Training or certifications outside the scope of the current course.
Activities funded
- Unpaid field placement courses.
- Unpaid practica and unpaid clinical placements.
- Undergraduate research courses with extra material costs.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the application portal
- Go to UCalgary Elevate.
- Find the WIL Fund under Research & Funding Opportunities.
- Step 2: Prepare your application
- Enter details about your WIL or Undergraduate Research course.
- List your related expenses.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete and submit the form through Elevate.
Documents Needed
- Details of the WIL or undergraduate research course
- List of related expenses
Selection criteria
- Current enrollment in the relevant WIL or research course.
- Priority for applicants who have not previously received funding from this project.
- Funding is allocated to help balance support across faculties.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the tuition and fee payment deadline each semester.
- The team verifies current enrollment with the Registrar’s Office.
- Applications are reviewed until available funds are exhausted.
- Priority is given to students who have not yet received funding from this project.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund Program
What is the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund?
This fund provides up to $500 per semester to help cover costs linked to unpaid work-integrated learning and undergraduate research courses. It supports eligible expenses such as protective equipment, immunizations, uniforms, software, certifications, and transportation.
How much funding can be received?
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund program?
To be eligible for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund program, you must:
Currently enrolled in an unpaid WIL or research course.
Course has related extra costs.
What expenses are eligible under Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund?
Personal protective equipment, vaccinations, uniforms, professional attire, software, equipment, and required training or certifications.
Transportation costs, including relocation and parking.
Research supplies and course-related materials.
Who can I contact for more information about the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund?
You can contact University of Calgary by email at wilfund@ucalgary.ca.
Where is the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund available?
The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund program is available the province of Alberta.