AbSPORU provides expert research services and letters of support to researchers looking to take their projects to the next level. If you’re looking for support in patient engagement, knowledge translation, data access and analysis (and so much more), you’ve reached the right place.
Potential Service Disruption Notice: Our service application provider will be down on Friday, Apr 3, 2026 from approximately 12pm – 5pm for routine maintenance. Please submit requests for AbSPORU services to sporab@ualberta.ca during this time period.
Please note: On April 1, 2026, AbSPORU transitioned to a new service application platform. If you experience any issues using our new service application, please contact us at sporab@ualberta.ca for assistance.
Researchers can request AbSPORU services for one or more research projects by clicking the Access Service Application button below. The portal allows you to apply for services and letters of support/collaboration online.
If you are unsure of what services you require, use our service application to connect with our team for a free consultation.
AbSPORU’s Data and Research Services team is embedded directly into Provincial Data Services and can access, analyze, and otherwise manage data for your research project.
If you know that you only require data-related services from AbSPORU, please submit your request through our provincial data portal Service Now.
Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with your application Record ID and a copy of your responses. Your application will be reviewed and if approved for services, you will be contacted by a member of the AbSPORU team. This process usually takes 2-5 business days for services and up to 2 weeks for letters of support.
To learn more about all of the research services offered by AbSPORU Click Here
Use our service application to submit requests for letters of support or collaboration for one or more research projects. Please allow up to two weeks for processing.
Fill out all of the requested information in the service application form. When you click the submit button, you will be taken to a confirmation page with your Record ID number and the option to download a copy of your responses. You will also receive an email with your Record ID number and a PDF copy of your responses.
Your application will be accessed by AbSPORU team members to:
Review the “Disclaimer” at the bottom of the application form regarding full details on access to your application.
Please reach out to us at sporab@ualberta.ca if you have questions while completing the application form or if you experience any technical difficulties.
If you need to update any information relating to your application, please email sporab@ualberta.ca or the AbSPORU team member you are working with and include your Record ID number and your requested updates.
After you click submit, you will have the option to download a printable copy of your application. You will also be sent a PDF copy of your application by email.
You will be provided a reason for your application being rejected.
