Distinguished Visitors Fund
Internal — University of Alberta only
The Distinguished Visitors Fund from the University of Alberta supports visits by leading scholars and professionals to enrich campus research and intellectual life through lectures and collaborative academic activities.
Funder: University of Alberta
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 | May 31, 2027 (annual application deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Honorarium: $500/day (up to two weeks); lower rates for longer visits or tenured professors; up to $1,000 additional for public lectures.
Summary: Supports campus visits by distinguished scholars and professionals to enhance the University of Alberta’s intellectual and research environment.
Description
The Distinguished Visitors Fund, administered by the University of Alberta’s Office of the Vice-President (Research), provides funding to host nationally or internationally recognized scholars, artists, scientists, or professionals for impactful visits to the university. The program aims to enrich the intellectual, academic, and cultural life of the campus, promoting engagement with faculty, staff, students, and the wider university community through lectures, seminars, and collaborative activities.
