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University of Calgary Calendar 2019-2020 Admissions A.8 Special Admission Categories A.8.2 Visiting Student Researcher
A.8.2 Visiting Student Researcher

The Visiting Student Researcher admission status is available to graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited or recognized post-secondary institution. Visiting student researchers are full-time students who attend the University of Calgary to support a specific research project that aligns with their studies at their home institution. To apply as a visiting student researcher students must:

  1. Submit a completed the Visiting Student Application form and pay the application fee.
  2. Provide the name of the University of Calgary supervisor and their department name*.
  3. Provide the name and approval of the University of Calgary supervisor’s chair/head of department*.
  4. Indicate start and end dates on campus.
  5. Provide details of any financial arrangements (e.g., stipend, travel costs, research expenses, etc.).

*Not applicable if part of a formal exchange agreement. With formal exchange agreements, only the agreement needs to be referenced on the application form.