TTI On-Campus Graduate Internship

Learn about eligibility, benefits and professional networking opportunities

TTI On-Campus Graduate Internship provides a unique opportunity for current 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: 

  • Be part-time and skills-based
  • Be a non-academic, short-term project with UCalgary staff or faculty
  • Be $26/hour
  • Be a minimum of 100 hours up to 209 hours
  • Be a minimum of 5 weeks up to 8 months
  • Not be tied to research/grant funding/Mitacs
  • Not contribute to a student’s thesis or capstone project

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.

Student (intern) eligibility

To participate in a TTI On-Campus internship, students must:

  • Be a registered UCalgary graduate student in good standing  
  • Be a part-time or full-time student for the duration of the internship
  • Be International, Permanent Resident, or Domestic
  • Be at least one semester complete
  • Have approval from their grad supervisor/program
  • Not have a required internship/co-op/practicum in their academic program
  • Not have completed a TTI On-Campus previously or accepted a TTI On-Campus internship already

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. 
  • 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.
  • $200 completion bonus.
  • UCalgary digital badge to share on social media.
  • 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.