Faculty Name Change
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) is now called the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS). Find more information »
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Graduate Students
GPS is home to more than 8,400 graduate students in 500+ graduate programs and 170+ doctoral programs in 300 research areas.
Postdoctoral Fellows and Visitors
With more than 600 PDFs, we are the largest postdoctoral community in Canada.
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Top 5
The University of Alberta is a
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160 Countries
Our graduate students represent more than
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$54.9M
GPS administered $54.9M in graduate student funding in 2022-23.
Giving
With your help, GPS is pushing the boundaries on what it means to be a graduate student. From funding awards and scholarships that advance world-changing research to funding important programs that support graduate student career preparedness and mental health, your gift makes a difference.
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Professional Development
Grow your network, explore opportunities and build a plan for your future.
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Events
Stay up to date with upcoming events and announcements at GPS.
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Policies + Procedures
As the home faculty of the U of A’s graduate students, we oversee the policies that enable them to pursue academically rigorous studies in a just and equitable environment.
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Meet the 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Winner
Alexandra Gagnon, Sociology, Social Sciences + Humanities, won first place and the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 3MT® competition with her presentation, Remand, Release, Reconvict.