# Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (MDMI)

**Source**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/gse/current-students/current-student-program-overview/microbiology%20and%20infectious%20diseases
**Parent**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/gse

The objective of the Microbiology & Infectious Diseases program is to provide educational opportunities in microbiology and infectious diseases with emphasis on molecular approaches and microbial pathogenesis and therapy.

[Future Students](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/explore-programs)
[How to Apply](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-applyhttps://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)

## MDMI Program Information

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#### PhD Program Details

Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.

[MDMI PhD Program Details](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/MDMIPHD)

#### MSc Program Details

Please see the Academic Calendar for information on program and course requirements.

[MDMI MSc Program Details](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/MDMIMSCT)

#### Program Milestones & Forms

Please see the Program Milestones page for required milestones forms in your program

[Program Milestones and 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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## MDMI Awards - Application Forms

### MDMI 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)

## MDMI - Other Funding Opportunities

### MDMI Graduate Student Support

MDMI 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 MDMI 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

**Dr. Alexei Savchenko**\
Graduate Program Director

**Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Graduate Student Association**\
Contact [mid.dga@ucalgary.ca](mailto:mid.dga@ucalgary.ca) for details

Questions? Please contact the MDMI Graduate Program Administrator
[gimgrad@ucalgary.ca](mailto:gimgrad@ucalgary.ca)