GSEF is happy to annouce a renewed funding committment to the Graduate Professional Skills Foundations program! Led by the GSPA, the program is available for graduate studies interested in enhancing their career readiness. Visit the GSPA website for more information and how to sign up.
Have an idea to enhance the academic or social experience for graduate students at UWaterloo? Submit an application for GSEF funding today! We have three funding streams available:
| Award Type | Requested Funding Amount | Deadline(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Project | Up to and including $600 |
1st of each month (May - August) |
Are you enthusiastic about student-driven initiatives? Do you want to contribute to the graduate student community at the University of Waterloo?
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
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).
The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosted the grand opening of the Global Climate Action Committee's Community Garden!
As the Winter 2022 term wraps up, here is a reminder of the Spring deadlines for applying to funding for student-led projects and initiatives that aim to improve the graduate student experience:
Small Project Funding deadlines for the Spring 2022 term are in the beginning of each month (May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1).
Large Project Funding and Environmental Sustainability Fund Applications are due on June 10, 2022.
Are you enthusiastic about student-driven initiatives? Do you want to contribute to the graduate student community at the University of Waterloo?
Looking for funding to launch a new idea or project that will improve the experience of graduate students? Apply for funding from the Graduate Studies Endowment Fund (GSEF)!
Small Project Funding deadlines for the Winter 2022 term are in the beginning of each month (January 10, February 1, March 1, April 1).
Large Project Funding and Environmental Sustainability Fund Applications are due on February 11, 2022.
The Graduate Studies Endowment Fund (GSEF) will hold a booth at the Graduate House this Friday, September 10, 2021! Stop by our booth to get to know some of the GSEF team members, learn a bit more about GSEF's initiatives, and receive a special giveaway!