Welcome to the Graduate Studies Endowment Fund
The Graduate Studies Endowment Fund (GSEF) at the University of Waterloo was created by a graduate student referendum in 2001-2002 for the purpose of "funding an on-going commitment to enhance the learning, research, and overall experience of graduate students at the University."
230+Student-lead Projects Fundedby GSEF since 2008
1.7M $in Conference Assistanceship Awardsby GSEF since 2001
50,000$contributed to the Medical Leave Awardby GSEF in 2021News
- Jan. 9, 2023Winter 2023 Funding Opportunities
Apply for student-led project funding through one of our three applications streams!
Small Project Award (for projects up to $600) - Deadline February 1, March 1, April 1
Large Project Award (for projects >$600) - Deadline February 17
Environmental Sustainabilit Award (No limit) - Deadline February 17
- July 21, 2022Employment Opportunity with the GSPA
Are you a current PhD student at the University of Waterloo looking to support Waterloo's Professional Skills Foundations program?
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is hiring a Graduate Professional Skills Program Specialist for the fall 2022 and winter 2023 terms (8 months total committment required).
- July 12, 2022Balsillie School Community Garden Grand Opening
Blog
- Apr. 12, 2022Winter 2022 Overview
Written with support from Najeebuddin Mohammed
Over the Winter 2022 term, GSEF worked actively to increase student engagement, support student-led projects and initiatives, and direct funding to continue supporting graduate students across campus. The move to in-person learning in February provided a much-needed boost to student-led activities, which GSEF was happy to support. Continue reading to check out what we were up to over the last few months!
- Jan. 24, 2022Project Spotlight: Biology Zero Waste
Written with support from Najeebuddin Mohammed
To address climate change and encourage environmental sustainability, the University of Waterloo has strengthened its sustainability strategy and has developed an action plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Nov. 29, 2021Fall 2021 Overview
Over the Fall 2021 term, GSEF worked actively to increase student engagement, support student-led projects and initiatives, and direct funding to continue supporting graduate students across campus. Continue reading to check out what we were up to over the last few months!
