For Students
University of Alberta and Faculty of Nursing- Internal Funding Opportunities
Maurice and Edna Minton Endowment Fund for Cancer Nursing Research Student Bursary
The application deadline is June 1, 2024.
Through a generous donation from the late Mr. Maurice C. Minton, the establishment of The Maurice and Edna Marie Minton Endowment Fund for Cancer Nursing Research (Minton Endowment Fund) was made possible. The intent of the endowment is to enhance the quality and quantity of cancer nursing research for the purpose of improving cancer nursing practice and patient care. This can be achieved by increasing the number of nursing research projects directly related to cancer nursing practice through the funding of research projects, feasibility projects, or student bursaries. The Student Bursary is intended to offer motivated students with exceptional academic records the opportunity to study advanced practices in oncology nursing.
Value of Student Bursary
The value of the Student Bursary (PhD Nursing or MN student) is a maximum of 1 award of up to $10,000 or 2 awards of up to $5,000.
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Reference the downloadable Student Bursary Application Completion Guide before completing the final application form.
Once this form has been submitted, you will not be able to edit your responses.
Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award
Notice of Intent due January 26, 2024.
The application deadline is February 2, 2024.
The Faculty of Nursing offers a summer research program for undergraduate nursing students, providing them with an opportunity to experience the research environment first-hand. Students will be involved in a research project under the supervision of a Faculty of Nursing tenure track member. Students will engage in activities that develop their research skills and experience. The award is meant to encourage students to pursue graduate education and possibly a research career. The overall purpose of this program is to strengthen nursing-related research and talent development by providing research training support to students. The goal is to lead to the development of the next generation of nursing researchers.
Value of Student Bursary
The value of the summer studentship award is up to $2500/month, paid as a bursary. The award supports engagement in research from May 1 - August 31 of the year of implementation. The minimum term of support is 1 month; the maximum is 3 months.
Students may apply as individuals, in pairs, or in a group of three. Awards held by a pair of students or a group of three are divided evenly between all recipients.
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The number of awards is dependent on the availability of funds from multiple sources including faculty endowments and the University of Alberta Office of the Provost and VP Academic.
Once this form has been submitted, you will not be able to edit your responses.
External Funding Opportunities
External Summer Studentships
- URI Undergraduate Researcher Stipend
- Alberta Innovates Undergraduate Studentship
- CFN Undergraduate Summer Student Awards Program
- WCHRI Summer Studentship Program