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Overview

The Women in Engineering and IT Professional Development Fund is available for application by women students who are currently enrolled in a ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University engineering or information technology undergraduate, master’s or doctoral program. This funding can help women students attend conferences, workshops, seminars and other professional development events to enhance their skills and professional networks. The fund was made possible through our partnerships with industry organizations participating in the Women in Engineering and IT Program. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

What are the application deadlines?

Late Fall to Winter (2026-27), deadline to apply is Oct. 15, 2026 

Women students are invited to submit applications between Oct. 1 – 15 for activities between Nov. 1 and Mar. 20. The review of all applications will occur between Oct. 15-31, and decisions will be communicated to applicants by Oct. 31. 

Late Winter to Summer (2027), deadline to apply is Feb. 18, 2027 

Women students are invited to submit applications between Feb. 4 – 18 for activities between Mar. 5 – Aug. 31. The review of all applications will occur between Feb. 18 – Mar. 4, and decisions will be communicated to applicants by Mar. 4. 

Am I guaranteed funding if I apply? 

Unfortunately, it cannot be guaranteed that all students who apply will receive funding, as it is subject to available funding amounts and the number of applications received. A committee will award the funding and weigh a variety of contributing factors. Applicants may receive up to $1,000 CAD for domestic activities and up to $2,000 CAD for international activities.
 
Preference may be given for activities with 1) a women in STEM or EDI focus, 2) for women who have participated in WiE&IT Program initiatives and 3) for participation in conferences wherein the applicant will be presenting their work, or any combinations of the three listed considerations. 

Preparing your application 

Funding requests may include travel costs, registration fees, accommodations, etc., and must include an anticipated cost breakdown. However, please note that the fund does not cover meal expenses. 

If this is a research-based activity, graduate-level students must secure (or attempt to secure) funds from their supervisor(s) as the primary source, with this fund acting as a supplementary funding source. Students should be prepared to demonstrate they first made the request(s) to their supervisor(s) when applying to the fund.  

The decision-making committee will attempt to prioritize funding requests that benefit as many women students as possible, and in compliance with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University policies. Students must submit receipts within ten (10) days of the professional development activity. The funds will be reimbursed after the professional development activity with proof of receipts.  

Past successful applicants to the fund are ineligible to be awarded new funds within a calendar year of the activity for which they last received funding. They become re-eligible one year and one day after the activity for which they previously received funding. 

For any questions or concerns, kindly contact wie@cunet.carleton.ca  

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