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There are many ways to get involved with research as an undergraduate student. Download our overview for more information.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE)

Interested in getting paid to do research this summer? Students in the early stages of their undergraduate degrees are strongly encouraged to apply for The Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE). PURE provides up to $7,500 of financial support to UCalgary undergrads to conduct research for 8, 12 or 16 weeks between May and August.

2023 PURE Program applications open

Student deadline: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Supervisor deadline: Feb. 10, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Learn More FSW PURE Coordinator: Dr. Gina Dimitropoulos

FSW Annual Research Symposium

This year our research symposium will run over four days in March, featuring a mix of online and in-person presentations in Calgary and Edmonton.

Our annual symposium is focused on timely, impactful research conducted by faculty members, students and community partners. We also look to foster new connections for future research. The theme for our 14th annual symposium is, Transformative Social Work: Addressing Critical Issues Of Our Time.

Please save March 7-8 & March 14-15, 2023. FSW Instructors/Field Supervisors are invited to encourage their students to attend. ACSW Credit is available.

RSVP and additional info here