Summer Research Studentship

Program Objectives

The Alberta Innovates SRS program gives students the opportunity to:

• Increase awareness and interest in Research & Innovation (R&I) careers – particularly at the intersection of health and emerging technologies.
• Create opportunities foremerging talent to acquire experience and connections in Alberta’s health R&Iecosystem.
• Increase the competitiveness of Alberta as a destination for R&I talent.
• Leverage partner relationships to advance priority area activity in Alberta.

Alberta Innovates Priority Areas

All project proposals must align with at least one of the following 2026 Alberta Innovates priority areas:

Applied Health Research for Adoption & Scale

Projects that accelerate the development, validation, and deployment of health technologies and therapeutics with commercial or clinical potential. This includes prototype testing, regulatory planning, biomanufacturing, clinical trials, and usability studies. Students could contribute to real-world innovation pathways by working alongside academic, industry, community, or health system partners to bring solutions closer to market or care settings.

Sustainable Health Systems

Projects that design, implement, or evaluate innovative care models, service approaches, or policies that improve performance and sustainability in Alberta. This includes projects that are in collaboration with health service delivery partners, technology solution providers, or other health system entities.

Digital Health & Data Driven Systems

Projects that advance the secure, ethical, and effective use of digital tools and health data to support care delivery, decision-making, and system coordination. Students could participate in applied research on digital platforms, AI/ML model evaluation, data interoperability, and virtual care integration, helping to shape the future of technology-enabled health services.

One Health

Projects that address the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health to prevent, detect, and respond to shared threats through cross-disciplinary, collaborative, applied activities.

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Eligibility

• You must be registered in or have graduated in the last 18 months from any Bow Valley College program with a strong interest in health innovation research.
• Applicants should submit a project idea that fits one of the priority areas. If you don’t have one yet, the Applied Research Office can help by matching you with an existing project opportunity.
• Students are welcome to approach a faculty member to collaborate on a research project.
• Eligible to work on campus.
• Be willing to share your contact and project information with Alberta Innovates for reporting purposes.
• Receive a total stipend of $7,500, paid in bi‑weekly installments over the four‑month term.

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Supervisor Eligibility

• Applied Research Manager or BVCFaculty.
• Maximum two studentssupervised per competition cycle.

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How to Apply

Submit your application package (cover sheet, resume, and project outline (if applicable)) between March 23 and April 10, 2026 by email to appliedresearch@bowvalleycollege.ca

All submissions must be received by the final deadline of April 10 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

Applicants will be notified within two weeks of the deadline. All applicant names and contact information will be shared with Alberta Innovates for reporting.

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Selection Process

Selection Panel: The SRS selection committee consists of members from the Applied Research Office. The committee is trained in objective and unbiased review processes.

• Zahra Shire – Manager, Applied Research (Health & Health Technology)
• Amos Kafata – Research Data Specialist
• Jessamine Pagada – Research Associate (Health & Health Technology)