# Gastrointestinal Science
**Source**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/gse/current-students/current-student-program-overview/gastrointestinal%20sciences
**Parent**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/gse
This specialized program is a part of a variety of research groups and students are able to take advantage of interdisciplinary training opportunities, professional development activities, and attend conferences both within Canada and around the world.
[Future Students](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students)
[How to Apply](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/admissions/how-apply)
## MDGI Program Information
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#### PhD Program Details
Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.
[MDGI PhD Program Details](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/MDGIPHD)
#### MSc Program Details
Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.
[MDGI MSc Program Details](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/MDGIMSCT)
#### Program Milestones & Forms
Please see the Program Milestones page for required milestones forms in your program.
[Program Milestones & Forms](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/gse/current-students/milestones-requirements/program-requirements-milestones)
#### Course Registration Information
Please see the GSE Courses page for information on how to register in courses.
[GSE Courses](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/gse/current-students/courses)
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## Research Institute Affiliations
### Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases
The Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases focuses on advancing modern medicine’s capacity to ease the burden of chronic and infectious disease.
[Snyder Website](https://snyder.ucalgary.ca/)
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## MDGI Awards - Application Forms
### Henry Koopmans Memorial Entrance Scholarship
This award is available to students entering either the MSc or PhD graduate program each year.
The application form and Terms of Reference are below. Please read the instructions carefully as incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
[Application form and TOR](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/399/Koopmans-Entrance-Award-Application-2024.pdf)
### Dr. Joseph Davison Travel Award
**Applications due: February 15 each year**
Eligibility:\
Presenting original research at a conference or workshop relevant to the student’s program. The award **will not support** travel for attendance at regular annual meetings (e.g. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) or Canadian Digestive Diseases Week (CDDW) conferences).
[Application Form](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/13/programs/2018-davison-travel-application.doc)
### MDGI Travel Awards
Travel Awards are announced throughout the year by the Graduate Program Administrator. Check your ucalgary.ca email address often for these announcements.
To submit an application, fill in the Travel Award Form and attach your abstract. Email applications to [gimgrad@ucalgary.ca](mailto:gimgrad@ucalgary.ca)
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[Travel Award Form](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/13/Travel%20Award%20Application%20Form%202026.pdf)
## MDGI - Other Funding Opportunities
### MDGI Graduate Student Support
MDGI has some program funding available that will be allocated to students each year. The awards will take into consideration the student's grade point average (GPA), research achievements, progress in program, and the entire amount of financial support received. No action is required from students.
### Other Opportunities
The MDGI program strongly encourages that all students apply for any awards to which they are eligible. Please see the below links for details:
[**Graduate Science Education Scholarship Page**](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/gse/current-students/scholarships)
[**Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards Page**](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/awards)
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**Claire Paton**\
Graduate Program Administrator\
[gimgrad@ucalgary.ca](mailto:gimgrad@ucalgary.ca)
**Dr. Alexei Savchenko**\
Graduate Program Director
**Gastrointestinal Sciences Graduate Student Association (GIGSA)**\
Contact [gigsa.calgary@gmail.com](mailto:gigsa.calgary@gmail.com) for details
Questions? Please contact the MDGI Graduate Program Administrator:
[gimgrad@ucalgary.ca](mailto:gimgrad@ucalgary.ca)