U of L Graduate Research Award (ULGRA)

The University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award (ULGRA) is intended to facilitate nuance and flexibility in the financial support of graduate students at the University of Lethbridge housed within approved departments (see below).   All students applying for admission to a full or part time thesis program are automatically considered for ULGRA funding. 
The terms of references were updated effective September 2024.

Value

• Variable
• Units of $3,000 per annum may be offered to an individual up to a maximum of 7 units ($21,000) per annum
• Payable over 3 terms in equal installments upon confirmation of enrolment in a thesis program at U of L after the add/drop deadline. 

Eligibility

• Admitted to or continuing in a thesis based masters or doctoral program.

Recipient Selection:

• Departmental, faculty, or program area recommendation
• Academic achievement
• Demonstrated research potential, as determined by the relevant department, faculty, or program area.
• Other factors may be assessed such as relevant work/volunteer/leadership experience

Application

• No application is required. 
• Selection is competed at the time of admission by the applicable Graduate Program Committee.

Renewal

• Renewal is contingent upon maintaining registration in the program for which it was awarded.

NOTES:

• Students are permitted to hold the ULGRA concurrently with any Graduate Assistantship position (as per the GSA Collective Agreement) and/or stipend.
• Students are permitted to hold the ULGRA at full value concurrently with other awards, scholarships, fellowships or bursaries.