Funding Support

Internal UCalgary Funding

General Fellowships

Alberta Innovates Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Next intake period: Spring 2027

Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships

Check back in Fall 2026 for the next intake period

External Funding

Many external funding program applications have to be managed and signed off by the UCalgary Research Services
 Search the UCalgary funding calendar for details of internal deadlines and to see if internal pre-applications are required

Tri-Council (Government of Canada)

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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

CIHR Funding Page >

UCalgary CIHR Info Page >

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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

NSERC Funding Page >
UCalgary NSERC Info Page >

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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

SSHRC Funding Page >
UCalgary SSHRC Info Page >

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CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence Early Career Transition Award

CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award is a new funding opportunity available to post-doctoral researchers, clinicians, and research associates from specific underrepresented groups to help them launch their research faculty careers in Canada. This program addresses the impact of racism and gender inequality on early career researchers. It uses an intersectional framework for race and gender. The first launch is open to racialized women (including trans and non-binary women and cisgender women) and Black people.  Future launches of the REDI award will support additional populations and will continue to promote the growth of diverse research communities. Please see CIHR’s webpage for further detail on the program objectives, eligibility, research areas and timelines.  

CV Resources

Tips for CV writing

Things to think about when writing your CV...
  • How long should the CV be? i.e. is there a page limit?

  • What information should be included in the CV?

  • How much detail needs to be in the CV?

  • How do I tailor the CV to the job description?

  • Do I need to provide any additional documentation e.g. certificates, transcripts?

  • How do I make my CV stand out from others?

  • Do I need to write a cover letter?

Tips
  • Keep it concise

  • Work on formatting, make sure it's clean and clear

  • Proof-read CV

Reference Letters

Things to think about when organizing reference letters...

  • Who should I ask for a reference letter?

  • Which information should be included in the letter?

  • Do I need to provide any documentation e.g. CV, research proposal?

  • How to avoid gender bias in letters?

The Canadian Common CV (CCV)

What is a CCV ?

The CCV allows researchers to enter and save CV information and data into an online platform and automatically generate CV's in formats suitable for submission to CCV Network member organizations

Tri-council fellowship applications require submission of a CCV.