TTI On-Campus Graduate Internship

Learn about eligibility, benefits and professional networking opportunities

TTI On-Campus Graduate Internship provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to strengthen and expand their professional and transferable skills by working alongside experienced UCalgary faculty, staff and partners. Through a combination of mentoring and participation in meaningful projects and tasks, interns will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the university while expanding their professional network and career exploration. 

Internship (position) eligibility

To qualify for a TTI On-Campus opportunity, an internship must: 

  • Part-time and skills-based
  • Projects are non-academic, short-term, and with a UCalgary department
  • $26/hour through wages and scholarship  
  • Minimum of 100 hours - maximum of 209 hours    
  • Minimum 5 weeks up to 8 months  
  • Project scope is not tied to research / grant funding and does not involve academic work  
  • Not contributing to a student’s thesis or capstone project    
  • Not eligible for Mitacs funding
  • Can be laddered to TTI if scope increases  

Postings can be found on logging into Elevate >  Faculty of Graduate Studies Internship > Graduate Studies Internship and Career Postings.

Student (intern) eligibility

To confirm your eligibility to participate in your internship opportunity and the TTI On-Campus program, you must:  

  • Registered UCalgary graduate student in good standing  
  • Part-time or full-time  
  • International, Permanent Resident, or Domestic      
  • At least one semester complete  
  • Internship / co-op / practicum is not required in academic program    
  • Approval from grad supervisor / program    
  • Normally, has not previously completed a work term in the program
  • Can only hold one position at a time    

Students currently receiving scholarship funding must contact the Graduate Scholarship Office at gsaward@ucalgary.ca to discuss whether participating in a TTI On-Campus Graduate Internship will impact current scholarships.

Benefits of completing a TTI On-Campus Graduate Internship

  • Short-term, part-time skill development opportunities that fit well with demanding academic responsibilities.  
  • Introductory internship option to test if completing a full TTI is manageable in the future.  
  • Transportation will not be a barrier for students who are studying on main campus and living in the vicinity.
  • Positions are within the familiar university setting with access to campus supports. 
  • Application material review and guidance on the process.
  • Registration in a unique D2L module to guide reflective practice during the experience.  
  • Advising on how to leverage the internship and showcase what was learned for future job applications.  
  • Gain knowledge and exposure to the university systems and structure.  
  • Receive mentorship and supervision from UCalgary professionals.  
  • Explore a different department and play an integral role in completing a meaningful project or task.