The Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo is pleased to announce the I-O Graduate Student Conference Grants for 2025. These grants are designed to support first-year graduate students enrolled full-time in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program who wish to participate in academic or research conferences.

Applicants must be full-time master’s or doctoral students in their first year of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Arts. They must submit an online application with a proposal, budget, and expected outcomes, and receive approval from their supervisor and the Associate Chair Graduate Affairs.

The University of Waterloo is a leading public research university known for its innovation and strong focus on experiential learning located in Ontario, Canada. It is internationally recognized for its co-operative education programs and excellence in science, engineering, technology, and social sciences.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Waterloo

• Department: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts

• Course Level: Master’s, Doctoral

• Award: Varies (maximum total amount available annually is $1,000)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: Canadian/Permanent Resident and International Students

• The award can be taken in: Canada

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities (Canadian/Permanent Residents and International Students)

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Industrial/Organizational Psychology under the Department of Psychology.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be full-time graduate students (master’s or doctoral level) enrolled in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program in the Faculty of Arts.

  • Be in their first year of the graduate program.

  • Submit a short online application form detailing the conference proposal, budget, and expected outcomes.

  • Have their application approved by their supervisor and the Associate Chair Graduate Affairs (or designate).

  • Plan to use the grant for travel, accommodation, and/or conference registration fees.

  • Preferably attend one of the following: Academy of Management conference, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology conference, or the Canadian Psychological Association conference.

  • Submit a travel claim post-conference as per University of Waterloo Policy 31.

  • Preference is given to students who have not previously received this grant.

How to Apply

Interested students must complete a short online application through the Department of Psychology. Applications will be reviewed by the Administrative Co-ordinator, Graduate Studies, and the final decision will be made by the Associate Chair Graduate Affairs.

Benefits

• Funding of up to $1,000 annually to support eligible costs related to conference participation, including travel, lodging, and registration.

• Academic and professional development through engagement in prestigious conferences.

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