Experiential Learning, Internship, and Career Development
Discover a wide range of experiential learning opportunities open to HBI students and scholars, including internships, research projects, innovation programs, and entrepreneurship initiatives. Offered on campus or with external partners, these programs connect trainees with industry, academia, and community organizations. Participants can gain hands-on experience, develop professional and entrepreneurial skills, and build valuable networks to support their future careers. Explore the categories below to find an opportunity that matches your interests and availability.
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UCalgary Internships & Placements
Internship & practicum opportunities hosted at or by the University of Calgary that provide funding, hands-on experience, or skill-building.
Explore various fields and areas of work, develop essential skills, connect with future employers and complete resume-building projects with micro-placements through Elevate.
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Who it's for
UCalgary undergraduate & graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Networking
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Time commitment
Varies; usually full-time
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How to apply
Apply through the Elevate platform, which all UCalgary students can access
Provides Master of Engineering students with paid, career-relevant internship opportunities in engineering, tech, and related industries.
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Who it's for
UCalgary graduate students in the MEng program
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What you get
Experience, Funding, Networking, Career Development
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Time commitment
8–16 months (full-time)
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How to apply
Apply via Elevate and D2L platforms after eligibility review
The TTI On-Campus Graduate Internship provides funding and support for paid, UCalgary-based internships where graduate students gain mentorship, build transferable skills, and explore career pathways by working on real projects with UCalgary faculty and staff.
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Who it's for
UCalgary graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Networking
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Time commitment
Part-time; 100-209 hours over 5 weeks - 8 months
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How to apply
Postings can be found approximately 1 month before the start of each term by logging into Elevate > Faculty of Graduate Studies Internship > FGS Internship and Career Postings.
A self-paced D2L program for graduate students providing information on how to plan and connect, reflect, explore, prepare, and take action toward internship opportunities.
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Who is it for?
UCalgary graduate students
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What you get
Training, Skill Development
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Time commitment
Varies; self-paced D2L program
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How to apply
Register here
We-TRAC is a graduate specialization program in wearable technology for UCalgary students.
Successful applicants will receive hands-on job experience as well as training in the areas of Human Movement, Data Science and Analytics, Data Visualization, and Knowledge Translation and Entrepreneurship.
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Who it's for
UCalgary students enrolled in a thesis-based MSc or PhD program
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What you get
Education, Experience, Mentorship, Skill Development
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Time commitment
Program requirements are outlined in the WTEC Academic Calendar.
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How to apply
Eligible students can declare the Wearable Technology specialization through their Student Centre, once admitted to an appropriate thesis-based graduate program at UCalgary.
External Internships & Placements
Partnerships and support with companies, non-profits, and community organizations for applied work experience.
Offered through the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), these are short-term, part-time, paid research or industry roles for AI Career Accelerator Program (AICAP) participants, offering hands-on experience supervised by Amii experts.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are AICAP participants
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Mentorship, Networking
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Time commitment
Part-time (<20 hrs/week); short-term
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How to apply
Apply via AICAP application; opportunities offered upon acceptance
In partnership with Mitacs, API’s Life Sciences Placement Program (LSPP) accelerates and simplifies Mitacs internship approvals to as little as three weeks, connecting emerging talent to academic and industry partners to advance innovation across the life sciences sector.
With pre-approved Mitacs funding, guidance throughout the process and access to industry and academic networks, LSPP connects students and recent graduates with hands-on opportunities that bridge academic research and real-world innovation. LSPP interns also gain access to API’s programming library, expanding education opportunities without additional costs.
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Who it's for
Current trainees and recent graduates
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What you get
Experience, Career Development, Networking
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Time commitment
Placements range from 4 months to 2 years
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How to apply
Complete the online project proposal
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) helps connect undergraduate and graduate students with paid work placements in Canada's biotech and life science sectors, providing real-world experience and industry exposure.
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Who is it for?
Undergraduate and graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Experience
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Time commitment
Typically 4-8 months
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How to apply
Employers apply through BioTalent; students apply to posted roles
Offers post-secondary students paid work placements in federal departments to gain hands-on experience related to their field of study.
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Who is it for?
Undergraduate or graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Networking, Career Development
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Time commitment
Varies by placement (usually full-time, term-based)
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How to apply
Apply through campus CO-OP office and Goverment of Canada Jobs
Enables post-secondary students and post-docs to work part-time in applied research assignments with federal departments, contributing to projects related to their studies.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Research Experience, Networking, Career Development
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Time commitment
Part‑time, schedule aligned with academic term
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How to apply
Apply through campus co-op / Co‑op offices via Government of Canada Jobs listings
imYEG provides early-career professionals with 6-month, paid placements at Edmonton-based innovation organizations to build work experience and career skills. Free for UCalgary students.
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Who is it for?
Graduate students and recent early-career graduates (18-30 yrs)
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Mentorship, Networking, Career Development
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Time commitment
6 months (full-time)
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How to apply
Complete the online application form
Mitacs Accelerate creates dynamic collaborations that partner for-profit and not-for-profit organizations with Canada’s brightest academic minds.
This research award provides leveraged funding of $15,000 CAD per four- or six-month internship, where interns will work collaboratively with their academic supervisor and partner organization on a research project.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Networking
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Time commitment
4-6 months
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How to apply
Submit an online application.
The Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program provides students with internship opportunities to apply business skills to real-world challenges faced by companies and not-for-profits.
The award provides either $10,000 or $15,000 per intern to allow them to undertake a four-month internship project with a partner organization in Canada.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience
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Time commitment
4 months; full-time or part-time
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How to apply
Submit an online application.
Mitacs Elevate connects postdoctoral fellows with partner organizations to solve real-world business challenges through collaborative, applied research.
The program consists of a two-year research project with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise, and a professional development curriculum that prepares Elevate fellow for success as leaders in research and industry.
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Who is it for?
Postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Networking, Training
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Time commitment
Full-time; 2 years
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How to apply
Submit an online application.
Connects Alberta post-secondary students and new graduates with paid part-time roles at local tech small- and medium-sized enterprises to build skills and experience.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Mentorship, Networking, Career Development
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Time commitment
Part-time (80 hours over 3 months)
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How to apply
Complete the online application form
Job Boards and Shadowing
Job boards and shadowing programs offering career opportunities, internships, and workplace experience.
Offers post-secondary students and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to observe healthcare professionals in a clinical or workplace setting to gain insight into healthcare careers.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Observation Experience, Career exploration, Networking
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Time commitment
Typically 1-3 days, unpaid
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How to apply
Apply through the AHS Job Shadowing request process (varies by zone).
Canada’s only national bilingual job board focused on careers in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors, connecting talent with employers across the country.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Job postings, career opportunities
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Expectations will vary based on the job posting in question.
Open Projects is a live dashboard of available Mitacs-funded research and innovation internship opportunities across Canada for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral applicants.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Networking
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Expectations will vary depending on the selected project
A national job board for exploring Government of Canada employment opportunities, including student, internship, and full-time roles across departments.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Job postings, Funding, Experience, Career Development
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Apply through the Government of Canada Jobs portal
Career Development & Networking
Resources to build professional skills through short-term or self-paced programs, with opportunities for networking, mentorship, and career exploration at major events on and off campus.
The APEX Access program empowers the next generation of leaders in health diagnostics through targeted mentorship, hands-on training, and a national network designed to accelerate career growth and professional development.
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Who it's for
Students and early-career professionals in the life sciences.
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What you get
Skill Development, Mentorship, Training, Networking
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Time commitment
Varies based on program - 8-months for the APEX Access Mentorship Program.
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How to apply
Visit the program website to register.
A specialized fellowship program providing hands-on experience in pharmacometrics and drug development, preparing graduates for roles in industry or regulatory science.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Experience
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Time commitment
One year; 2 hours/week
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How to apply
Apply online
A career-launching platform connecting life sciences talent with industry internships, mentorship, and training in regulatory, research, and pharma operations.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Networking, Experience
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Complete the online form
Empower your future with REALISE, the Research, Education, And Leadership In NeuroSciencE program at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute.
Designed to elevate your career trajectory, REALISE delivers dynamic training that builds professional skills and expertise in communication, innovation, leadership, technical skills, and neuroscience, plus targeted mentorship that links you to community and industry leaders for tailored guidance, networking, and a confident career transition.
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Who it's for
The REALISE program accepts formal registration from any student or postdoctoral scholar whose primary supervisor is a full member of the HBI or is enrolled in the University of Calgary's BSc Neuroscience degree program.
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What you get
Skill Development, Education, Mentorship, Career Development
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Time commitment
Varies by module, see the calendar for current modules
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How to apply
Complete the REALISE Registration form
Life Sciences Week is Alberta’s premier life science celebration held in September each year, featuring lab tours, innovation showcases, idea pitches, and industry-student engagement backed by Alberta Health and Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API).
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Networking, Collaboration, Industry Access
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Time commitment
Varies by event
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How to apply
Visit the Life Sciences Week webpage for more information and to register.
During and after your degree, MyGradSkills is your source for academic support and career development.
MyGradSkills connects you with workshops and resources to help you navigate grad school, internships, entrepreneurial training, and opportunities for personal growth to help you prepare for life after grad school.
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Who it's for
Graduate students
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What you get
Skill Development, Career Development, Education
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Time commitment
Varies by activity or workshop
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How to apply
Visit the My GradSkills Home page to learn more
NAT is a cross-sector innovation platform that connects researchers, companies, and healthcare systems to accelerate the development and deployment of health technologies.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Networking, Collaboration, Commercialization Support, Industry Access
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Time commitment
Project-based; varies by initiative
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How to apply
Connect through the NAT contact form.
Organized through the Canadian Universities & NeuroTech Network, this is a national micro-credential initiative offering online and hybrid training in neurotechnology, innovation, and commercialization through Canadian partner institutions.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals
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What you get
Skill Development, Digital Credentials, Networking, Career Advancement
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Time commitment
Varies by course/module
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How to apply
View the current course offerings on the website.
Hosted by the University of Calgary, Tech Fest is a dynamic event that helps you connect with dozens of leading tech employers and find out about co-ops, internships, and careers.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Networking
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Visit the website for more information and to register.
The Centre for Career & Personal Development (CCPD) is here to help students have an outstanding student experience and to enhance their career and personal journey, with the goal to foster a collaborative and student-centred environment that promotes exploration, self-reflection, and skill development. Their Events page highlights events centred around building professional skills, networking with employers, and discovering career opportunities.
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Who it's for
All current UCalgary students
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What you get
Career Development, Training, Networking, Mentorship
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Time commitment
Varies by program or event
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How to apply
Visit the webpage for more information on programs
The Graduate College is a community comprised of Graduate Scholars and Senior Scholars selected from all Faculties on campus, and strive to connect, enrich and energise the various communities they serve. The College will be expanding to serve the community of transdisciplinary scholars as well.
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Who it's for
Graduate students
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What you get
Community, Networking, Transdisciplinary Scholarship, Career Development
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Time commitment
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How to apply
Visit the Grad College application page
Hosted by Alumni at UCalgary, MentorLINC offers alumni and students the chance to build valuable relationships through guided mentorship, career conversations, and leadership development.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Career Development, Skill Building
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Time commitment
Varies by program (1 to 4 months typical)
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How to apply
Sign up for the MentorLINC platform
International & Cross-Institution Opportunities
International and cross-institution programs offering research placements, internships, and funding opportunities
Offered in collaboration between Mitacs and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), this program provides Canadian undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a three-month research project at a German institution. Research projects are supervised by German doctoral students. Available research fields include: biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, earth science, physics.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students studying biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, earth science, physics.
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What you get
Experience
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Time commitment
3 months (spring or summer)
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How to apply
Apply directly through the RISE Germany application portal.
Applications open Oct. 15 and the deadline is Nov. 30 (the application dates vary year to year; please check the RISE website)
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Canada platform lists the internship offers currently available to students at Canadian universities and colleges.
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Who it's for
Students at Canadian universities and colleges.
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What you get
Experience
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Time commitment
Varies by placement
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How to apply
View the internships page to find current opportunities.
To apply for an internship or to find more information, make a note of the reference number and register or log into your account at iaeste.net to view details and apply.
Supports former Globalink Research Interns pursuing graduate studies in Canada by providing funding and connections to Canadian institutions.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience
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Time commitment
12-24 weeks
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How to apply
- Review the list of Mitacs academic partners whose students are eligible for the Globalink Graduate Fellowship.
- Apply to and receive formal acceptance at one of the participating universities.
- Complete the Globalink Graduate Fellowship application.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Funding and training programs that support entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and commercialization.
Alberta Innovates' Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) program helps health technology innovators validate and integrate their solutions into Alberta's health system by funding collaborations with healthcare providers.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Innovation Support, Validation, Adoption, Scale-Up
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Time commitment
Varies; typically multi-year
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How to apply
Apply through the Alberta Innovates portal
Organized by Platform Calgary and Innovate Edmonton, the Alberta Catalyzer is a free, pre-accelerator program supporting early-stage tech startups across Alberta with coaching, mentorship, and investor readiness.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Skill Development, Coaching
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Time commitment
Part-time; cohort-based (6 weeks per stream)
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How to apply
Complete the online application
Alberta Innovates' Strategic Networking and Development Program provides financial support to graduate students and postdocs to attend training events, conferences, competitions, or networking activities aligned with Alberta Innovates' focus areas.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Networking, Skill Development, Exposure
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Submit a summary of your proposed project using the Post-Secondary Investments & Emerging Technologies (PSIET) Intake Form within the Funding Opportunities tab on SmartSimple, the online application portal
A program that co-builds AI-powered companies with entrepreneurial researchers and corporate partners by providing funding, technical support, and business development expertise. Additionally, they offer accessible resources on their website.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Technical Support, Commercialization Support, Networking
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Time commitment
Varies by venture development stage
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How to apply
Apply through AltaML contact form or venture inquiry
A competitive seed-stage program that supports scalable neurotechnology ventures with mentorship from scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Commercialization Support, Investment Readiness
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Time commitment
9 months (5 in-person sessions)
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How to apply
Apply online
The Student Entrepreneur National Competition is one of the largest national programs to focus solely on full-time post-secondary student entrepreneurs in Canada. It recognizes and rewards student entrepreneurs from across the country for their dedication and ambition, while offering support to ensure the success of their businesses.
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Who it's for
Full-time Post-secondary Students who are entrepreneurs
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Commercialization Support
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Time commitment
n/a
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How to apply
Check the webpage for competition details.
Offered by Alberta Neuroscience, EntrepreNeuro is a free neuro-entrepreneurship course that equips neuroscience trainees with the tools, mentorship, and network needed to develop research-based ventures.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Skill Development, Innovation Training
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Time commitment
Part-time (multi-week online program)
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How to apply
Apply online via Alberta Neuro website
Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, enables college and university students to make an impact alongside real-world innovators through entrepreneurial thinking placements.
The program offers five different types of placements, in addition to a 40-hour, semester-based Solutions lab.
These are structured, short-term opportunities (with honorarium) with a startup or social venture that has partnered with a student’s school.
- 1-2 day Hackathons
- Multi-week Challenges
- Venture-specific Projects
- Student-in-Residence Incubator placements
- Interdisciplinary Team Projects
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Who it's for
UCalgary Undergraduate students eager to explore entrepreneurial thinking
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Career Development, Training
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Time commitment
Placements are flexible, part-time, and mostly remote. They are for up to 80 hours of work over 12 weeks.
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How to apply
Complete the online application.
A four-day immersive retreat that helps UCalgary changemakers build entrepreneurial leadership, mindset, and community through workshops and mentorship, offered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Training, Networking, Skill Development, Leadership Experience
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Time commitment
4-day-in-person retreat, typically in April
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How to apply
Apply online via website
An academic certificate that teaches entrepreneurial and creative problem-solving skills, designed to be completed alongside any undergraduate degree, offered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.
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Who it's for
UCalgary undergraduate students
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What you get
Credential, Skill Development, Innovation Training, Networking
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Time commitment
12 units (typically over 1–2 years)
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How to apply
Visit the webpage for application steps
An 8‑month experiential innovation curriculum with workshops, mentorship, and $2000 award for each unit and micro-credential, offered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.
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Who it's for
Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
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What you get
Funding, Skills training, Venture development support
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Time commitment
8 months (part-time)
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How to apply
Fill out the application form
A space and support program for UCalgary innovators to prototype, build, and test ideas with access to tools, training, and mentorship, offered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.
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Who it's for
UCalgary undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Workspace, Training, Equipment Access, Networking
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Time commitment
Flexible (project-dependent)
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How to apply
Submit interest via online form
A 10-week hands-on program that guides aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of validating and building an early-stage venture, offered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who are aspiring entrepreneurs
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What you get
Mentorship, Training, Networking, Team Collaboration, Skill Development
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Time commitment
10 weeks; Part-time
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How to apply
Apply online via Hunter Hub website
A 10-week summer program supporting UCalgary-affiliated entrepreneurs in launching or scaling their ventures through funding, mentorship, and training, offered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and recent alumni
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Training, Networking, Workspace
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Time commitment
10 weeks, summer; Full-time
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How to apply
Apply online via Hunter Hub website
Connects UCalgary-based innovators and entrepreneurs with seasoned advisors to receive guidance on business strategy, IP, investment, and commercialization.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows. Must be members of Innovate Calgary.
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Business Expertise, Commercialization Support
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Time commitment
Flexible, varies by engagement
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How to apply
View the webpage for program entry details
Supports emerging UCalgary innovators in exploring the commercial potential of health, life sciences, and medical research projects.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Training, Commercialization Support, Networking
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Time commitment
2 years; Full-time
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How to apply
Apply online via Innovate Calgary Portal
National program helping researchers validate the commercial potential of their innovations through training, mentorship, and customer discovery.
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Who it's for
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Training, Networking, Commercialization Support
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Time commitment
16 weeks; 25+ Hours/week
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How to apply
Apply online
Supports postdoctoral fellows in transforming life sciences innovations into commercial ventures through funding, mentorship, and entrepreneurial training.
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Who it's for
Postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Experience, Networking
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Time commitment
2 years; Full-time
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How to apply
Apply online
Supports UCalgary-affiliated startup founders with operational services and strategic support to help early-stage ventures scale.
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Who it's for
UCalgary-affiliated start-up founders. Must be part of an Innovate Calgary Program.
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Business Services (HR, Finance, Legal), Coaching
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Contact Innovate Calgary
The i2I Skills Training is designed to help participants build a compelling plan to take their own research to impact while building a national network of peer-learning and expert mentoring. This is the first step in the i2I suite of programs.
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Who it's for
Open to all science and technology focused research students and post-docs seeking to gain industry relevant skills.
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What you get
Education, Training, Skill Development, Completion certificate and online badge
Completion counts toward the first half of the i2I Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology Commercialization -
Time commitment
8-month period, four asynchronous online courses
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How to apply
Visit the webpage to access the application.
Funds applied research projects that align with health system priorities and are co-led by Alberta Health Services to improve care and reduce costs.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience
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Time commitment
Multi-year research projects (up to 36 months)
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How to apply
Apply through Alberta Innovates portal
Nucleate Canada is a student-run life science venture accelerator, that connects scientific trainees with business students to build early-stage companies. The flagship Activator Program is a free venture-building support program for early stage, life sciences trainee entrepreneurs.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in building a biotech venture.
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What you get
Networking, Mentorship, Commercialization Support
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Time commitment
Project-dependent, but can range from 5-10 hours/week including weekly workshops
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How to apply
Fill out the online application.
A six-month incubator designed to help early-stage tech startups build traction, grow their business, and prepare for investment.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Coaching, Peer Learning, Business Development Support
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Time commitment
12 months; 2-4 hours bi-weekly
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How to apply
Complete the contact form to be notified when Incubator applications open.
Located at UCalgary through the W21C Research and Innovation Centre, SPARK is a 10-week innovation training program helping teams advance early-stage health technology solutions with mentorship, expert feedback, and commercialization guidance.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Mentorship, Networking, Skill Development, Commercialization Support
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Time commitment
10 weeks (part-time)
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How to apply
Contact the SPARK team for future applications
Workshops for students, researchers, faculty, founders, non-profit leaders or community members with a curiosity about social impact. Learn about how to connect with community, effectively share your ideas, and build your skills with other aspiring change-makers.
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Who it's for
Students, researchers, and community members
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What you get
Training, Skill Development, Community
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Time commitment
Five-part, hybrid workshop series
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How to apply
Visit the webpage to register for each session.
Funding Opportunities
Scholarships, awards, and grants that provide financial support, research funding, mentorship, and career development opportunities for students and scholars.
Provides multi-year funding to Alberta-based graduate students conducting research in emerging technology areas.
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Who it's for
Graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Research Support, Training
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Time commitment
1-4 years (full-time study)
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How to apply
Apply through UCalgary scholarship office
Branch Out offers a number of grants for students and researchers at Canadian universities working on innovative approaches to neurological disorders.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience
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Time commitment
Varies based on grant
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How to apply
A federal initiative providing wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for people aged 15–30.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Experience, Skill Development, Networking
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Time commitment
6-16 weeks, Full-time
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How to apply
Employers apply via Government of Canada portal; students apply to posted jobs.
Offered through the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, this is an award for students who embody ingenuity and entrepreneurial thinking in their academic and personal pursuits.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate and graduate students
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What you get
Funding
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Time commitment
n/a
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How to apply
- Undergraduate Students: Apply online
- Graduate Students: Complete Notice of Intent upon ensuring criteria are met
The Hotchkiss Brain Institute Trainee Organization (HBITO) offers insight on funding opportunities available for graduate students and postdocs.
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Who it's for
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Career Opportunities
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
See details on each opportunity for more information
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides financial support and expert advice to help small and medium-sized businesses grow through innovation and R&D projects.
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Who it's for
Small or medium-sized Canadian businesses
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Networking, Infrastructure Access
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Time commitment
Varies by project
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How to apply
Contact an NRC IRAP Advisor or submit an inquiry online.
Provides early-stage investment to health-focused startups that advance child health, led by founders affiliated with UCalgary or based in Alberta.
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Who it's for
Graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Commercialization Support, Networking
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Complete the online application.
A student-managed venture capital fund that gives Haskayne students hands-on experience in evaluating and supporting early-stage startups.
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Who it's for
Graduate students
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What you get
Experience, Mentorship, Networking, Skill Development, Career Exposure
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Time commitment
Ongoing throughout academic year
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How to apply
Complete the online application.
Provides early-stage investment to ventures with a mission to address pressing social challenges and generate measurable community impact.
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Who is it for?
Graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Mentorship, Commercialization Support, Networking
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Time commitment
Varies
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How to apply
Complete the online application.
Research Studentships & Assistantships
Opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students to gain funded research experience, mentorship, and career development through summer and ongoing studentships and assistantships.
Supports graduate students conducting patient-oriented health research, with focus on training, career development and collaboration.
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Who it's for
Graduate students
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What you get
Funding, Research, Career Development, Mentorship
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Time commitment
1-3 years
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How to apply
Follow the Program Guide application instructions.
Provides undergraduate students with hands-on summer research experience under the supervision of UCalgary faculty in health-related fields.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students
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What you get
Funding, Research Experience, Mentorship, Skill Development
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Time commitment
8–16 weeks (full-time in summer)
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How to apply
Secure a faculty supervisor, then submit a research proposal through the UCalgary application portal by the deadline.
Offers undergraduate students in Biomedical Engingeering (BME) the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and explore biomedical innovation through summer research placements.
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Who it's for
UCalgary undergraduate students in Biomedical Engineering
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What you get
Research experience, funding, mentorship
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Time commitment
~4 months in summer term; full-time
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How to apply
Apply online via BME program website
Offers funding, mentorship, and research opportunities for students interested in aging and older adult health through summer studentships, scholarships, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
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Who it's for
UCalgary undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Research Experience, Mentorship, Networking
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Time commitment
Varies by opportunity
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How to apply
Apply through UCalgary Research Services or posted application forms.
Learn from on-campus experts about how research projects are developed and how your results can contribute to new knowledge and have an impact in the world.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students
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What you get
Funding, Research Experience, Mentorship, Networking
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Time commitment
8–, 12– or 16–weeks between May and August
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How to apply
View the website for application guidelines
Offers research studentships to support hands-on experience in health systems innovation, human factors, clinical trials, and digital health.
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Who it's for
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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What you get
Funding, Research Experience, Mentorship, Networking
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Time commitment
Typically 8–16 weeks (summer)
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How to apply
Apply online with CV, cover letter, and academic references