Scholarships + Awards
Funding Your Graduate Education + Postdoctoral Research
Financing your graduate and postdoctoral journey is an investment in your future. To support your research and education, the University of Alberta offers a diverse portfolio of awards, scholarships, fellowships and research prizes. Annually, the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) administers $29 million to domestic and international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Whether you are applying for federal Tri-Council grants, provincial scholarships or donor-funded university awards and fellowships, GPS provides the resources, application tips and deadlines you need to secure your funding.
Award Opportunities
Funding for Graduate Students
The University of Alberta has various awards, scholarships and prizes to assist you in funding your graduate studies. Find information on these awards, including application deadlines and award eligibility. Some examples of awards for graduate students are:
- Killam Scholarships
- Tri-council Scholarships
- Alberta Innovates funding
- Entrance and Recruitment Scholarships
- Minimum guaranteed funding for PhD students
Funding for Postdoctoral Scholars
The University of Alberta has various fellowships, awards and prizes to support you in your postdoctoral research. Find information on these awards, including application deadlines and award eligibility. Examples of awards for postdocs:
- Killam Fellowships
- Tri-council Postdoctoral program
- Alberta Innovates Fellowships
- Grant Notley Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowships