Alberta Innovates
Supporting high calibre students undertaking full-time graduate studies in Emerging Technology Areas of scientific research important to Alberta
At a glance
Research areas
Your research must advance one of the following Applied Digital & Emerging Technology Areas in natural sciences and engineering, in and of themselves, or additionally support one, or more, of the following Thematic Areas of Focus:
Applied Digital & Emerging Technology Topics
- Communications networks and services
- Internet of Things (IoT)/Machine-to-machine systems
- Advanced data management and analytics (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning)
- Cybersecurity
- Human interaction with digital media
- Quantum computing
- Automation (including robotics)
- Lightweight materials and technologies
- Additive manufacturing
- Nanotechnology
- Quantum materials
Thematic Areas of Focus
- Health, Agricultural, and Life Science Innovation
- Advanced Materials, Defence, and Aerospace
- Natural Resource Recovery
Eligible research projects involve developing or advancing an emerging technology (ET), as listed here, are considered development. The primary objective must be the advancement of the ET itself, rather than improvements in other products.
Research projects involving the development of a technology that is not an ET but utilizes ET as a tool, it would be categorized as the use of ET, rather than ET development. These projects are not eligible for funding within this program.
Preparing your application
You are encouraged to apply for awards when you have submitted your admissions application and received your University of Calgary student number (UCID). You are not required to meet the eligibility requirements in the terms of reference of an award when you apply, but if successful, you must meet the eligibility requirements at the time the award is paid.
Please ensure that you have completed the following two steps before submitting your application:
Read the terms of reference
Awards are based on merit. It is important to read and understand the award terms of reference listed on this page and/or on the agency, or donor website.
Know your eligibility
Read our guide to discover the polices and regulations that determines a student's award eligibility at the University of Calgary.
Eligibility
You must be able to clearly articulate how your research aligns with Alberta Innovates’ Applied Digital & Emerging Technology Areas and how your research can produce potential environmental, health, economic, social and other impacts for Alberta.
See Alberta Innovates' guidelines.
Note
The Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships AGES top-up is only available to students who have applied for, and been awarded, both an Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarships award and Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships award.
The Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships Major Award top-up is only available to students who have applied for, and been awarded, both a major award and Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships award.
For the purposes of the Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships competition, a major award is defined as having a value of $17,500 or higher.
Application
This competition is managed through the Graduate Award Competition (GAC). The Graduate Award Competition opens November 1 of each year.
To submit your application go to your Student Centre and click the link Apply for Graduate Funding in the Financial Aid section of your home screen. Visit this page for detailed instructions.
Deadline
This competition is managed through the Graduate Award Competition (GAC). The Graduate Award Competition opens November 1 of each year.
Attend a Workshop
Set yourself up for success and attend one of our workshops.
UCalgary workshops are hosted by the the Graduate Leaders Circle (GLC). The Graduate Leaders Circle is comprised of Vanier, Killam, and Doctoral tri-agency recipients, the most prestigious awards available to graduate students in Canada. Members serve as mentors to help other graduate students improve their chances for various awards.
One-on-one mentoring
Hosted by the Graduate Leaders Circle, scholarship cafes and dedicated one-on-one mentoring sessions are available for students applying for scholarships. Drop-in and scheduled sessions are available.
If you have eligibility questions or you experience difficulties with the application, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies office (gsaward@ucalgary.ca).