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Gastrointestinal Science

This specialized program is a part of a variety of research groups and students are able to take advantage of interdisciplinary training opportunities, professional development activities, and attend conferences both within Canada and around the world. 

Future Students How to Apply

MDGI Program Information

PhD Program Details

Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.

MDGI PhD Program Details

MSc Program Details

Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.

MDGI MSc Program Details

Program Milestones & Forms

Please see the Program Milestones page for required milestones forms in your program.

Program Milestones & Forms

Course Registration Information

Please see the GSE Courses page for information on how to register in courses. 

GSE Courses

Research Institute Affiliations

Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases

The Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases focuses on advancing modern medicine’s capacity to ease the burden of chronic and infectious disease.

Snyder Website

MDGI Awards - Application Forms

Henry Koopmans Memorial Entrance Scholarship

This award is available to students entering either the MSc or PhD graduate program each year.

The application form and Terms of Reference are below. Please read the instructions carefully as incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Application form and TOR

Dr. Joseph Davison Travel Award

Applications due: February 15 each year

Eligibility:
Presenting original research at a conference or workshop relevant to the student’s program. The award will not support travel for attendance at regular annual meetings (e.g. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) or Canadian Digestive Diseases Week (CDDW) conferences). 

Application Form

MDGI Travel Awards

Travel Awards are announced throughout the year by the Graduate Program Administrator. Check your ucalgary.ca email address often for these announcements. 

To submit an application, fill in the Travel Award Form and attach your abstract. Email applications to gigrad@ucalgary.ca.


 

Travel Award Form

MDGI - Other Funding Opportunities

MDGI Graduate Student Support

MDGI has some program funding available that will be allocated to students each year. The awards will take into consideration the student's grade point average (GPA), research achievements, progress in program, and the entire amount of financial support received. No action is required from students.

Other Opportunities

The MDGI program strongly encourages that all students apply for any awards to which they are eligible. Please see the below links for details:

Graduate Science Education Scholarship Page

Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Page

Lesley Towill
Graduate Program Administrator
gimgrad@ucalgary.ca

Dr. Alexei Savchenko
Graduate Program Director

Gastrointestinal Sciences Graduate Student Association (GIGSA)
Contact gimgrad@ucalgary.ca for details

Questions? Please contact the MDGI Graduate Program Administrator: gimgrad@ucalgary.ca