{"id":42197,"date":"2026-02-05T14:01:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/?page_id=42197"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:08:07","slug":"professional-development-fund-for-women-in-engineering-and-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/about\/womeninengineering\/professional-development-fund-for-women-in-engineering-and-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development Fund for Women in Engineering and IT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Professional Development Fund for Women in Engineering and IT\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Women in Engineering and IT Professional Development Fund is available for application by women students who are currently enrolled in a Carleton University engineering or information technology undergraduate, master\u2019s or doctoral program. We are committed to supporting women of all backgrounds, intersecting identities and experiences, including racialized women, women with disabilities, Indigenous women, etc., and encourage them to apply to this fund. This fund was made possible through our partnerships with industry and government organizations participating in the Women in Engineering and IT Program.<\/strong><\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application deadline for the current cycle of funds is July 15, 2026<\/strong> for activities before August 31, 2026<\/strong>. The next cycle, including revised conditions and deadlines, will be developed over the summer. Revised dates, deadlines and conditions will be communicated on this site and through our WiE&IT mailing list.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of this fund is to support women students to enhance their skills and professional networks. This funding can help women students attend conferences, workshops, seminars and other professional development events. Preference will be given for activities with a women in STEM<\/strong> or EDI<\/strong> focus. If this is a research-based activity, students must secure (or attempt to secure) funds from their graduate supervisor(s) as the primary source, with this fund acting as a supplementary funding source.<\/strong> Students should be prepared to demonstrate they first made the request(s) to their supervisor(s) when applying to the fund. Funding requests may include activities, registration fees, accommodations, etc. However, the fund does not cover meal expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants can request funding once per academic year (September-August). Funds will be\u00a0allocated\u00a0on a first-come,\u00a0first-served\u00a0basis. The decision-making committee will\u00a0attempt\u00a0to prioritize funding requests that benefit as many women students as possible, and in compliance with Carleton University policies<\/a>. Preference will be given to Women in Engineering and IT Program participants. Each submission can include a request for up to $1,000 CAD for domestic (Canada) events and activities, and up to $2,000 CAD for international events and activities. <\/strong>The funds will be reimbursed after the professional development activity with proof of receipts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please complete and submit this request at least three weeks<\/u><\/strong> in advance for a decision. The decision is made by the Office of Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Design. In case of questions, please contact WIE@cunet.carleton.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n