Graeme Bell Travel Award
Undergraduate research recipients may be awarded up to $1,600 to present research at conferences or symposiums
Applications reopen in December 2026.
Graeme Bell Travel Award (GBTA)
The goal of the Graeme Bell Travel Award (GBTA) is to enrich and enhance the undergraduate research experience at the University of Calgary. The GBTA provides financial support to student researchers interested in presenting their research at conferences or symposiums.
The GBTA is open to undergraduate students who received a UREX Award, Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships (SRS), or Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) in the past spring/summer.
Award value of up to $1,600
The Graeme Bell Travel Award program accepts applications twice a year for the UREX Award, SRS, and USRA cohort of the past spring/summer.
UREX Award / SRS / USRA students can receive a maximum of one award per year. Students can submit applications for both fall and winter deadlines provided they were not awarded in the fall.
Criteria
In determining who will receive awards, the committee will consider the need for funds, clarity and originality of statements explaining of how the experience will enhance the program outcomes of the Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships program, the number of applications, event type, and the nature of participation. In general, conference presentations will be given higher priority over poster presentations. The committee may also prioritize first-time conference attendees and presenters.
How to apply
Your application should include:
- Proof of acceptance to the conference or symposium (e.g., copy of letter or email verifying abstract acceptance)
- Copy of abstract submitted to conference or symposium
- Signed and completed Graeme Bell Travel Award application form
Email your complete package to gbta@ucalgary.ca by the deadline.
Important dates
Contact
Office of Signature Learning Experiences
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a GBTA, students must:
- Be a student in good academic standing;
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Calgary;
- Have received a UREX Award (formerly PURE), Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships (SRS), or Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) award in Spring/Summer 2026;
- Submit a complete GBTA application;
- Be presenting your summer research at a conference or symposium; and
- Attend or have attended the conference or symposium between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027.