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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.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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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