Experience research outside the classroom
Pursue your research passion and work with world-class researchers in the lab and in the field.
Current research funding opportunities
The following programs share a common application form:
- Alberta Cancer Foundation
- Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) Summer Research Scholarship
- Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships (SRS)
- Biomedical Engineering (BME) Summer Research Studentships
- BRAINCREATE
- Dianne LaFlamme-McCauley Summer Research Studentship
- Libin Cardiovascular Institute Summer Studentships
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health Summer Research Studentship
- O’Brien Centre Summer Studentship (OCSS)
- Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE)
- Undergraduate Student Research Award (NSERC USRA, SSHRC USRA, CIHR USRA)
These awards are for summer research projects to be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Award eligibility will be automatically determined at application based on your qualifications. Applicants will be considered for all awards they meet eligibility criteria for, however only ONE (1) offer of award will be made to successful students.
Deadlines to apply:
Student deadline January 27, 2025
Supervisor deadline January 31, 2025
Prepare for Summer Research!
Explore these upcoming Experiential Learning events to prepare you for your summer studentships.
Upcoming Experiential Learning Events
Alberta Innovates Highschool Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS)
The HYRS 2025 applications are now closed
Information for the next 2026 cycle will be updated in January 2026
If you are a supervisor, please visit the HYRS Mentors webpage
Mitacs Programs
Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. All Mitacs internships are paid a minimum of $10,000, and funding can go up to $180,000. Projects can last between 4 months to 4 years.