School of
Graduate Studies

The Parkland Institute Graduate Research Award (PIGRA) aims to encourage public policy research, broadly defined, and advance training of graduate students from all faculties. The program facilitates research advancement by providing students with a suitable research training experience with Parkland Institute and the University of Lethbridge.

The value of the grant is $5,000, dispersed in two allotments of $2,500 (fall and spring terms).

Eligibility

At the time of application the student must:

·         be a full-time graduate student

·         be supervised by a University of Lethbridge Faculty member

·         have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher 

·         plan to return to full-time graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge in the semester immediately following the award.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Parkland Institute Graduate Research Award Applications  are to be submitted to the SGS Award Advisor by 16:00 May 31.  If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted the next business day.