Student Newsletter
Employment Opportunities
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.
Apply: Online Form
Besa Global is seeking a part-time Communications & Administrative Officer (15 hours/week, hybrid, Calgary area) to support communications, events, administration, and program operations.
Key tasks:
- Draft newsletters, manage LinkedIn, update website, support publications
- Coordinate events, meetings, and travel
- Provide general administrative, program, and occasional finance/fundraising support
Requirements:
- 2–3+ years experience in non-profits, research, or program-driven organizations
- Strong written communication, multi-tasking, and Microsoft 365 skills
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
Contract: Until January 2027 (possible extension). Start ASAP.
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
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 15, 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!
January 2026
Map the System is now accepting applications at UCalgary. This global program, delivered with the University of Oxford, invites students to investigate social and environmental challenges using systems thinking. Participants map root causes, explore complexity and highlight existing efforts rather than pitching quick fixes.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students, plus alumni within one year. Teams of one to five are welcome.
Students gain research, systems mapping and communication skills through workshops, coaching and peer learning. Compete for $5,000 at the UCalgary campus finals, with the top team advancing to the Global Finals at Oxford.
Key Dates
• Virtual Info Session: January 20, 2026
• In-person Info Session: January 27, 2026
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
• Program Starts: February 3, 2026
• UCalgary Campus Finals: April 7, 2026
Learn more and apply: Program Link
Register: Virtual Info Session | In-person Info Session
Call for Abstracts
Graduate students are invited to submit proposals for the 2026 Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference, held February 18–19 at the University of Calgary. This interdisciplinary event offers a space to share your work, connect with peers and build presentation experience. Participants receive meals, snacks, swag and an opportunity to publish in the conference proceedings and attend a career fair.
Deadline: January 16, 2026
Presentation Formats
• Classic research talk (10 minutes + Q&A)
• Poster session (5-minute talk + Q&A)
• Workshop (90 minutes)
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
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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
e2i offers funding, hands-on learning, and mentorship to help researchers explore new opportunities and expand the impact of their work beyond academia. Open to UCalgary postdoctoral scholars, research associates, faculty, and graduate students from any discipline.
Jan 2026
The SMART Healthy Cities Training Platform supports trainees building skills in implementation science and healthy cities research, from community engagement to computational methods. Thirteen one-year awards are available for 2026–2027. Students with financial need or from equity-deserving groups will be prioritized, though holders of major awards may still apply.
Key Dates
• Applications open: January 2, 2026
• Deadline: February 5, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST)
• Decisions: April 1, 2026
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.