Grants
The Professional Development Grant supports graduate students at the University of Calgary in completing academic and professional activities that are not part of degree requirements.
Questions: awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca
Please click the button below to create an account and submit an application
Professional Development Grants (PDGs) are funded by the GSA.
PDGs support academic and professional activities that are not part of degree requirements but help strengthen graduate students’ skills and experience.
You must review the 2025 to 2026 PDG Terms of Reference before applying.
Your application must be complete before you submit it.
Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Only completed activities are eligible.
For this intake, activities must be completed between October 21, 2024 and November 21, 2025.
Have all your supporting documents ready in one PDF file (receipts, proof of attendance, and other required documents).
Questions? Email awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca
Intakes
- November 15 - November 21, 2025
- Deadline: November 21 at 11:59 PM MT
Submit applications online.
Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
