Calgary Downtown Smart City & Digital Inclusion Research Project
Applied research testing public Wi-Fi IoT sensor deployments, digital literacy barriers for newcomer seniors, and open data visualization for municipal Calgary services.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in Bow Valley College technology or business analytics program with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- Fluent communication in English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Experience in Python, SQL, or Tableau data modeling
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty research mentor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $16,000 project research stipend
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled technical students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Funded via City of Calgary civic innovation grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bow Valley College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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