Student Newsletter
Employment Opportunities
Health PEI invites final year and recent graduates to their Virtual Career Fair on Tuesday, November 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Time.
This is a chance to connect directly with recruiters and learn about available positions in healthcare in PEI.
iHuman is hiring Youth Navigators and a Social Worker for a winter warming program. Roles will begin in December.
For more information, please contact violet@ihuman.org.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary's youth mentorship program is a great way for those in the social work field to gain valuable volunteer experience by taking on a youth mentorship role for one-on-one engagement. They have many Indigenous youth in this program with complex needs who would benefit from an extra level of support and guidance from someone outside of their family dynamic. Some of these youth may already be in the justice system (or at risk of ending up in the justice system), so this program is geared towards finding them the kind of support that can steer them on to a more positive path, at a critical time in their lives.
It is fairly self-directed, so the volunteer hours can be tailored to fit a student's schedule.
Contact youthmentor@elizabethfrycalgary.ca to express interest.
Location: Community High Intensity Treatment Team, Napanee
Posting Period: November 14 to 20, 2025
Job Code: 20281
Providence Care is hiring a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to provide recovery focused assessment, treatment planning and community based support for individuals with serious mental illness.
Requirements:
• Master’s in Social Work or Occupational Therapy
• Current registration in Ontario
• Training in CBT, IPT, DBT
• Two years of clinical mental health experience
Why Providence Care: Competitive salary, pension, education supports and strong community partnerships.
Graduate Students
Enhance your professional and transferable skills while working alongside UCalgary faculty, staff and partners. Interns will gain valuable experience through mentoring, meaningful projects and contributing to university operations—all while expanding their career networks.
- Compensation: $26/hour
- Type: Part-time, non-academic, in-person
- Duration: 100 - 209 hours starting in Jan 2026
There are 25 Internships to check out including:
- Government Relations Intern
- AI Enablement Specialist
- Network Project Deployment Specialist
- Educational Technologist
- Evaluation and Research Specialist
- Project Coordinator
- Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator
- Associate, Marketing Communications
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Program Evaluation and Reporting Specialist
- And MORE….
Eligibility:
- UCalgary graduate student in good standing.
- Registered student for the duration of the internship.
- Completed at least one semester of study.
- Academic program does not include a required internship, co-op or practicum.
- Have not previously completed an On-Campus Internship
To view on-campus internship opportunities go to Elevate > Faculty of Graduate Studies > FGS Internship and Career Postings.
Questions? Email gradintern@ucalgary.ca
Research Assistant - Global Engagement and International & Community Development – 141451 - UCalgary Faculty of Social Work
Support the implementation of the Global Engagement Action Plan and the participatory evaluation of the International and Community Development (ICD) specialization in the MSW program. The intern will assist with international partnership development, community engagement, and research coordination.
Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator - 141466 - UCalgary Faculty of Nursing
Track, analyze, and report on nursing faculty's knowledge mobilization activities and engagement across diverse groups, organizations, and communities. The Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator will help NRO staff identify relevant activities & engagement, develop a data collection strategy, design a database, collect and analyze data, and co-create reports/presentations.
Events & Engagement Assistant – 141468 - UCalgary Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Plan and execute events and programs that foster collaboration among researchers, industry, and the community. This includes logistical coordination (e.g., vendor support, registration management, event materials), stakeholder communication, and on-site support during events.
Evaluation and Research Specialist – 141474 - UCalgary - Office of Institutional Commitments
Assist with projects related to evaluation of UCalgary's Post-secondary Mental Health and Well-being Research and Knowledge Hub (the Hub). Develop an impact evaluation resource bank and provide project management to the development of the Hub.
Apply Now! Postings close Sunday Nov. 23, 2025. These positions and MORE are found on Elevate > Faculty of Graduate Studies > FGS Internships
Upcoming Reseach Events
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Call for Student-led Posters: 17th Annual Faculty of Social Work Research Symposium
Dates: March 4–5, 2026
Theme: Global to Local: Collaborating with Communities to Create Change
The Faculty of Social Work invites students to showcase their research at our annual Research Symposium! This is a great opportunity to share your work, connect with faculty and community partners, and engage in meaningful conversations about creating social impact.
Call for Abstracts: See the attached document for full submission details.
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025
Sessions: Virtual + In-person (Calgary & Edmonton)
Submit your abstract (PDF) to abelikov@ucalgary.ca
Questions? Contact Dr. Alyona Belikova at the same email.
Stay tuned for the full schedule and registration details!
Nov 2025
Interested in research? Learn how to apply for the Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE), which offers up to $7,500 for summer research projects with faculty mentors.
Registration is closed for the in-person PURE Meet & Greet.
Join the virtual session on Nov. 26, 12–1 p.m., hosted by Dr. Alyona Belikova and Dr. Gina Dimitropoulos. No registration needed, simply join via Zoom (Passcode: 608487).
Learn more about PURE → ucalgary.ca/experiential-learning/undergraduate-research/pure
Join us for an interactive breakfast event unveiling the Recovery on Campus Action Plan and the launch of the Recovering in Place Lab.
This event celebrates $3 million in new provincial funding to strengthen recovery-friendly campuses across Alberta. Learn about the program’s four strategic pillars, hear from leaders and people with lived experience, and explore ways to support recovery across Alberta’s post-secondary institutions.
Nov. 27, 2025 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
The Blue Room, Dining Centre 105
Learn more and register
Take your audience on a visual journey with one image and a general abstract in the 2025-
26 Images of Research Competition. Visit our website to find out more about the
competition.
Registration closes Nov. 30, 2025.
Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships provides financial support to University of Calgary undergraduates to conduct research for 8–, 12– or 16–weeks between May and August. 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.
Amount: Up to $7,500 for the summer
Upcoming Dates:
- Nov 25 & 27 – Application Info Sessions
- Jan 26 – Application Deadline
Eligibility: Undergraduate Students
Funding Opportunities
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Nov 2025
The Postdoctoral Match-Funding Program supports UCalgary faculty in recruiting outstanding postdoctoral scholars. The program provides up to $25,000 per year for up to two years to help attract and retain top researchers.
Deadline: November 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MT
Contact: fellowships@ucalgary.ca
Learn more
Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC)–Mitacs Annual 2026 Indigenous Mental Health Studentship
Open to Indigenous students, this two-phase funding opportunity supports emerging researchers focused on Indigenous mental health. The studentship aims to strengthen connections between Indigenous communities and academia, ensuring research leads to meaningful, community-driven impact.
Preliminary application deadline: Nov. 25, 2025
Learn more and apply
Dec 2025
The University of Calgary is accepting applications for two-year Alberta Innovates Postdoctoral Fellowships ($70,000/year). Open to applicants of any citizenship, these awards support exceptional scholars advancing health research and innovation.
Projects must align with at least one focus area:
- Lab to Market/Impact
- Clinical Research
- Innovative Care Model Implementations
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration for Healthier Futures
Internal deadline: December 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. MT
Contact: fellowships@ucalgary.ca
Learn more and apply
Feb 2026
Applications open Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, for the RhPAP Rural Healthcare Student Awards. This $5,000 scholarship supports first- and second-year nursing and allied health students enrolled full-time in Alberta-based programs leading to accreditation in patient-facing, regulated health disciplines.
Preference is given to students with rural Alberta experience and a commitment to rural practice.
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026
Apply now at rhpap.ca/RHSA | Poster
For any questions about the 2026 RhPAP Rural Healthcare Student Awards, please email emily.johnson@rhpap.ca.
Research Information:
Budget Resources for SSHRC Grants: Get clear guidance on eligible costs, budget categories, and valuing in-kind contributions for your next SSHRC application.
Budget Resources for SSHRC Grants
When preparing your SSHRC budget, it is important to follow the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration, which outlines what constitutes eligible expenses. SSHRC’s eligibility rules apply to all project costs, whether covered by SSHRC funds or by cash and in-kind contributions. While ineligible contributions may still be highlighted in your application as valuable support, they cannot be included in the formal budget.
To assist you, we have compiled guidance on the main SSHRC budget categories:
- Personnel costs
- Travel and subsistence costs
- Other expenses
Additional information is also available on how to appropriately value in-kind contributions.