Electricity Centre Fellows Program
Overview
The Electricity Centre Fellows Program supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in contributing to the Centre’s research, engagement, and knowledge-mobilization activities.
Fellows will leverage their disciplinary expertise to develop and deliver research-informed outputs that support the Electricity Centre’s priorities and engage audiences across academia, industry, government, non-profit organizations, and the broader public.
Activities may include developing research primers and summaries, datasets and visualizations, tools, communications materials, outreach activities, and other knowledge-mobilization initiatives.
Fellowship Support
Each Fellow will receive:
- $6,000 over 12 months
- Complimentary registration and travel to the Annual Electricity Camp in the Rockies
- Opportunities to contribute to Electricity Centre research, engagement, and knowledge-mobilization activities.
Graduate student Fellows will receive the $6,000 as a scholarship. Postdoctoral Fellows will receive the funding as a research and professional development allowance, subject to applicable University requirements.
Eligibility and Nominations
The program is open to current University of Calgary graduate students and postdoctoral fellows whose expertise and interests align with the Electricity Centre.
Electricity Centre Faculty Affiliates may nominate up to one graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. Nominees must remain enrolled or appointed at UCalgary for the full Fellowship term.
Want to become a Faculty Affiliate? Please contact electricity.centre@ucalgary.ca.
Fellowship Expectations
Fellows are expected to:
- Take initiative in identifying and developing activities and research products aligned with Electricity Centre priorities.
- Lead and deliver agreed-upon activities and outputs aligned with Electricity Centre priorities.
- Engage with diverse audiences and sectors through research translation, knowledge mobilization, and communications.
Selection
Faculty Affiliates will nominate candidates for consideration. Following an initial review, shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their proposed contribution to the Electricity Centre. A selection committee will select the Fellows based on the strength of their fit, experience, potential contribution, and proposed activities.
Timeline
Nominations open: October 2, 2026
Nominations close: October 23, 2026
Fellows Selection Pitch: November 16, 2026
First cohort: January 2027
Fellowship duration: 12 months
Number of Fellows: 3 per year