OpenFieldPostdoctoral Career Pathways and Innovation Commercialization Award
Seed grant empowering postdoctoral fellows in nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence to commercialize lab discoveries.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed PhD within the preceding 36 months.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Commercialization prospectus, intellectual property disclosure, and budget breakdown.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty mentor recommendation and industry sponsor endorsement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $8,000 research translation grant and seed funding for commercial ventures
- Application fee
- CAD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Alberta - Career and Professional Development Centre documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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