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SUS SOAR: Summer Opportunities And Research - The Science Undergraduate Society maintains this online searchable database of research opportunities in other Canadian provinces to help students find summer research opportunities and other activities in their home provinces or province of choice.

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RISE: Reactive Intermediates Student Exchange

RISE is a summer student exchange program for undergraduates in the chemical sciences who will have completed the equivalent of two or three full years of study by the end of the school year in which they apply. Successful applicants will be awarded summer employment in the research group of a RISE group member at one of the participating institutions (not their own), plus a small travel allowance. More information.
Deadline: Typically November 1, 2012; some participating institutions may have earlier deadlines.

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Inorganic Chemistry Exchange

The Inorganic Chemistry Exchange program offers summer employment opportunities to undergraduate students in chemistry, who will have completed the equivalent of two or three full years of study as of May 2013. Up to 9 qualified candidates from across Canada will be awarded employment as a summer research assistant at an institution other than their own, in the laboratory of one of the ICE faculty members. More information.
Deadline: November 2, 2012.

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Summer Studentships in Hemophilia Research - Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS)

The Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS) will support 2 interested Canadian Medical or Science students to work for up to 4 months during the Summer doing research on a research project relevant to inherited bleedingdisorders. More information.
Deadline: November 15, 2012.

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The CERN Summer Student Program

The CERN Summer Student Program offers undergraduate students of physics, computing and engineering a unique opportunity to join in the day-to-day work of research teams participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. Students come for between 8 weeks (minimum stay) to 13 weeks (maximum stay). More information.
Deadline: January 7, 2013.

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Hospital for Sick Children - SickKids Summer Research Program

This program provides opportunities for university students to conduct research in a laboratory/clinical setting at The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto) under the supervision of a Research Institute Scientist. To be eligible, students must be in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an undergraduate degree program. This 12-week program runs between the months of May and July. More information.
Deadline: January 18, 2013.

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TRIUMF

TRIUMF is Canada’s National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics. It offers the opportunity to Canadian students to experience the excitement of research at a national laboratory such as TRIUMF. More information.
Deadline: January 21, 2013.

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Charles Hollenberg Summer Studentship Program -Banting and Best Diabetes Centre (Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto)

The goal of the Program is to introduce undergraduate and medical students to the field of diabetes research and to encourage research in diabetes and its complications as a career. Students will be required to work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks between May 1 and August 31, 2013. (This competition is not restricted to University of Toronto students.) More information.
Deadline: January 21, 2013.

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Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) - Summer Student Fellowships

This program supports students in their pursuit of Parkinson's-related summer research projects. The goal is to cultivate an early interest in the cause(s) and possible treatments for Parkinson's disease. Typically, summer fellowships are offered for 10 weeks of laboratory work. This program is open to both national and international applicants. More information.
Deadline: The application period typically opens in December closes at the end of January.

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The Kupcinet-Getz International Summer Science School (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel)

Each summer a select number of outstanding undergraduate students from all over the world participate in research projects in mathematics and computer science, physics, chemistry and life sciences. Each student is associated to a laboratory or a theoretical research project under the supervision of an experienced scientist; they experience science first hand by becoming part of a research group at the Weizmann Institute. Eight weeks. More information.
Extended deadline: January 31, 2013.

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DAAD RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)

RISE gives students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students for 2-3 months on serious research projects. (In addition to this DAAD RISE program, see also the DAAD RISE professional program described elsewhere on this webpage.) More information.
Deadline: January 31, 2013.

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DAAD RISE professional (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)

This program offers unique opportunities for science and engineering students from the United States and Canada interested in gaining serious practical experience in Germany. RISE professional is for recent graduates, Master and PhD students from North American universities in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology and physics (or a closely related field) are invited to apply. Undergraduates who are RISE alumni or former DAAD scholarship holders are also eligible. German language requirements depend on the nature of the internship. (See also the other "regular" DAAD RISE ("non-professional") program described elsewhere on this webpage.) More information.
Deadline: January 31, 2013.

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Summer Studentships in Gastroenterology

The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG), in collaboration with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC), is pleased to offer Summer Student Scholarships for Research in Gastroenterology. These scholarships are designed to provide short-term financial support for undergraduates who wish to obtain introductory training in research in the field of Gastroenterology. More information.
Deadline: January 31, 2013.

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Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Life Science Students - School of Life Sciences, EPFL, Switzerland

The Summer Research Program in Life Sciences and Technology at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), will offer an intensive research training opportunity to 25 undergraduate students interested in research careers in life sciences. This program will run from July 4 to August 28, 2013.
More information.
Deadline: January 31, 2013.

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Summer Student Program - Sandra Rotman Centre and Grand Challenges Canada - Toronto, Ontario

The Sandra Rotman Centre and Grand Challenges Canada’s Summer Student Program offers university students a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work experience in the field of global health, communications, finance, or grant administration.More information.
Deadline: January 31, 2013.

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Internships in Biostatistics

The McGill Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health is pleased to announce up to 5 internships for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or other quantitative field. This program gives students the unique opportunity to gain exposure to real-world research in Biostatistics. Qualified students might participate in study design, data collection, programming, and/or data analysis, in projects investigating factors that affect the health and illness of populations. More information.
Deadline: February 1, 2013.

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Summer Studentships - Cystic Fibrosis of Canada

Cystic Fibrosis Canada Summer Studentships are intended to provide financial support for the three-month period June to August, and are awarded for a single summer. Summer Students are eligible to apply for an award in successive years. Applications must be made by the proposed supervisor on behalf of a student. More information.
Deadline: February 1, 2013.

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Associated Medical Services Hannah Studentship

This award offers students from all undergraduate faculties the opportunity to study and learn the techniques of historical research and to encourage future serious study of medical history. Students will participate in research projects in the areas of history of health, disease or medicine for a period of 3 months. More information.
Deadline: February 1, 2013.

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American Physiological Society (APS) - Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships

The intent of this program is to excite and encourage students to pursue a career as a basic research scientist. These fellowships are to support full-time undergraduate students with little or no laboratory research experience to work in the laboratory of an established investigator. 1st through 3rd year full-time undergraduate students are eligible to apply. There is no citizenship restriction. More information.
Deadline: February 2, 2013.

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Summer Research Fellowships - The Endocrine Society

he Endocrine Society offers Summer Research Fellowships to encourage promising undergraduate students, medical students and first year graduate school students to pursue careers in endocrinology. The Society provides a stipend to each student award recipient to participate in research projects under the guidance of a Society member for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. More information.
Deadline: The application period for this award is now closed. (In 2011, the deadline was February 4.)

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FRSQ (Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec) Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)

For students registered in an undergraduate program in health sciences or other disciplines offering specialization in health sciences, including social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. More information.
Deadline: February 15, 2013.

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Starbucks Clinical Genetics Research Studentship Award — The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics and the new Centre for Genetic Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children are offering an annual summer student award to enable a student to participate in a clinical genetics research project for a 12 week term. More information.
Deadline: February 18, 2013

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Canadian Blood Services - Summer Internship Program (SIP)

This program is meant to to attract and support students at Canada’s post-secondary institutions to contribute to, and experience from, working on projects within any division of Canadian Blood Services. All full-time students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in an accredited university or college located in Canada are eligible to apply. More information.
Deadline: February 15, 2013.

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RTC Summer Research Program for Undergraduates @ The Lunenfeld - Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Health Complex, Toronto

This program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to work throughout the summer on a project assigned to them by their laboratory supervisor gaining valuable experience and research skills. Students must have completed, at the minimum, their second undergraduate year of a recognized university science program. Three months, full-time hours. More information.
Deadline: February 15, 2013.

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Undergraduate Summer Research Program - Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto

This program is offered to current full-time students registered in either Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, or Dentistry. Applicants must have completed at least one full year of an undergraduate program to be eligible. This program is offered to any student registered in an accredited university. Students are encouraged to contact IBBME professors to discuss potential positions and projects. More information.
Deadline: Extended to February 25, 2013.

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endMS Research Training Network - Summer Studentship Awards

The endMS Summer Studentship Award provides promising undergraduate or medical students with $5000 to work on MS-related projects under the direction of a supervisor in Canada whose research is relevant to the field of MS. This program is focused on enabling students to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of MS and interest in MS research. More information.
Deadline: February 25, 2013.

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Merck Frosst - Summer Student opportunities

Merck Frosst is a leading biopharmaceutical research company. "The summer Student Program provides summer employment opportunities for students who are registered full-time in a post-secondary, vocational or technical program and are intending to return to full-time studies in the following academic year. Summer opportunities might be offered in the following areas: General Office Work; Marketing; Finance; Production." More information.
Deadline: "Please consult our career site during the month of March, student must apply on the posting to be eligible."

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Meakins-Christie Summer Studentships

The Meakins Christie Laboratories are the centre of respiratory research at McGill University. More information.
Deadline: March 4, 2011.

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SCN (Stem Cell Network) Undergraduate Research Training Award & Co-op Award

These awards provide salary support for an undergraduate/ co-op student to work on a stem cell-focused research project in the lab of a SCN PI over two four-month work terms (which may be contiguous). In addition, the SCN Undergraduate Research Training/Co-op awards also covers the travel and accommodation costs for the student to present their research at a subsequent Till & McCulloch Meeting (TMM) that overlaps or immediately follows the term of this award. More information.
Deadline: March 4, 2013; also September 5, 2013

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SCN (Stem Cell Network) Social Sciences Summer Studentship

This studentship provides $5,000 in salary support for one four-month work-term for a summer student to work on a research project with clear relevance to stem cells. In addition, the award also covers the travel and accommodation costs for the student to present their research at a subsequent Till & McCulloch Meeting (TMM) that overlaps or immediately follows the term of this award. The TMM travel award is contingent on the undergraduate/co-op student submitting an abstract for presentation (oral or poster) at the AGM. Applicants must be working towards their undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in social sciences (or related fields; i.e.; ethics, law) at a Canadian University. More information.
Deadline: March 4, 2013

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Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Program (BUSRP) - Western University, London, Ontario

The Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Program provides an excellent opportunity for 10 to 15 undergraduate students to obtain research experience during the summer (May 1 - August 16). For 3rd year students enrolled in a Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or Genetics program. More information.
Deadline: March 6, 2013, 4:00pm

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American Vascular Association & Society for Vascular Surgery - Lifeline Student Research Fellowship

This program stimulates laboratory and clinical vascular research by undergraduate and medical school students registered at universities in the United States and Canada. The award is designed for students to spend a meaningful period of time on a project either in a block of several months or spread out over a longer period of time, not to exceed 12 months. The minimum full time commitment is two months. The awards are made to the institution (school, hospital, or research facility) where the student project will be conducted. The student must be sponsored by an Active Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery member. More information.
Deadline: March 18, 2013.

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Undergraduate research bursaries, INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier

La Fondation Armand-Frappier is a not-for-profit organization which contributes to the advancement of health research, especially work on infectious diseases. It offers awards to undergraduates to undertake a summer research project in a lab of the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier. The contest takes place once annually, and the deadline is in March. More information.
Deadline: March 18, 2011. (Note, this is the deadline for your proposed supervisor at the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier to submit the application.)

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Bertha Lapitsky Award

A 16-week summer research award designed to support a Psychology undergraduate's involvement in Child Development Research. For more information, please contact the Psychology Undergraduate Coordinator at 514-398-6121.
Deadline: typically in mid-March.

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University of Toronto: various life sciences summer research programs

Many life-science units at the University of Toronto offer summer studentships; in general, these are also open to non-UofT students. (To help you with your internet searches, some of these are called the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), and are funded by the UofT Life Sciences Committee.) More information: Here are some (likely not all) participating UofT units: Biochemistry (deadline February 8, 2013); Immunology (deadline February 11, 2013); Institute of Medical Science; Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (deadline March 29, 2013); Medical Biophysics (deadline March 4, 2013) Molecular Genetics (deadline: March 1, 2013); Nutritional Sciences (deadlines: March 1 and March 30, 2013); Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ongoing postings); Pharmacology and Toxicology (deadlines: February 25 and March 15, 2013); Physiology (deadline: March 27, 2013); however, interested students are advised to investigate other UofT units to inquire about funding opportunities in those units. See also this page.
Deadline: Varies by department.

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NRC Student Employment Program

Practical career-related experience in research and development, library sciences, communications, marketing and other areas. Positions are offered at NRC institutes and corporate offices. More information.
Deadline: Applications are accepted all year-round.

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SFI UREKA: Science Foundation Ireland Undergraduate Research Experience and Knowledge Award programme

SFI's UREKA Programme offers undergraduates the opportunity to carry out summer research in Ireland. Participating institutions ("Sites") will be chosen by the SFI; students apply through the inidividual Site. Some Sites may be posted on this webpage; see SFI webpage or Site webpages for other Sites, Site details, and Site deadlines. More information.
Deadline: varies by Site.

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Pfizer’s Summer Student Worker Program

Pfizer is one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies. The Summer Student Worker Program is intended to provide short-term student work to satisfy business needs during the summer months; some of these are research-related. Students should be eligible to work for any employer in United States. More information.
Deadline: not specified.

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International Undergraduate Research Opportunities - Universitas 21

Universitas 21 is an active network of internationally competitive research and teaching universities that see increasing value in operating collaboratively. McGill is a U21 member university. There are many opportunities for undergraduate students to undertake a period of research at other U21 member universities.More information.
Deadline: Varies by host institution; this web page is a gateway to more information on host institutions' offerings.

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IBM - Extreme Blue Internship Program

The "Extreme Blue" program is IBM's premier internship program for top-notch students pursuing software development and MBA degrees. Once selected into the program, you will become part of a team working in one of the 14 Extreme Blue labs worldwide. Your team's challenge is to develop the technology and business plan for a new product or service that addresses an existing market challenge. The program runs for 12-weeks in the summer. More information.
Deadline: Varies by lab

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CISCO - Internship Positions

Cisco sells consumer electronics, networking, voice, and communications technology and services. Cisco has graduate and intern programs worldwide, not limited to but including Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). More information.
Deadline: See website for details.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation Internship Program

"Boehringer Ingelheim offers an extensive summer internship program for college students in a variety of areas. As an intern, you'll be involved in business activities, work in a technical area, or conduct scientific research and development. During your assignment, you'll be able to work with industry leaders on challenging assignments, and are provided the necessary training and development for a successful and rewarding internship. ... You must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States." More information.
Deadline: See website for details.

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NSERC Program Guide for Students and Fellows (Undergraduate)

This page outlines awards that are relevant to undergraduate students. More information.
Deadline: not applicable (this page is a gateway to more information).

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Miniaturized fluorescence activated cell sorter: MicroFACS

Student Research and Design Project for students in Physics, Chemistry, computer sciences, engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Biomedical), Biology, or Physiology, Economy or Law - anyone who is motivated. More information - general and More information - specific
Deadline: ongoing.

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McGill Industrial Practicum

A four-month paid work term, usually in the summer, which is recognized by McGill University (appears on your transcript). More information.
Deadline: ongoing.

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McGill IYS: Internship Year in Science

A career-related, professionally supervised, paid work term for 8, 12 or 16 months. Experience first-hand the current practices and technologies in business and industry. The IYS will be indicated on your transcript. Some IYS placements are research-related. More information.
Deadline: ongoing.

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NSERC Industrial Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

This award is held in an industry setting (not at a university) and is managed by NSERC, not McGill. More information.
(For NSERC USRAs at McGill, see this page.)
Deadline: Minimum of 4 weeks before start date of work term

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Journal of Young Investigators (JYI) Science Career Center's listing of Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

The Science Career Center at JYI has composed an extensive list of summer undergraduate research opportunities in all fields of science. More information.
Deadline: Not applicable; this page is a gateway to more information.

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National Science Foundation (USA) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site, which may be at either a US or non-US location, consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. More information.
Deadline: varies by REU "Site."

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University of Waterloo - Psychology

This program offered Honours Psychology students the opportunity to work as a paid research assistant on a full-time basis for 16 consecutive weeks. This program intends to stimulate the students’ interest in research and to encourage them to undertake graduate studies and careers in a ‘natural science’ area of Psychology (e.g., behavioural neuroscience, cognition/perception, cognitive factors of development or depression, etc.).
Deadline: January 20, 2011.

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UROP International at RWTH Aachen University

UROP International in Aachen consist of three elements: the programme's core, a research internship carried out in a research facility or lab at RWTH Aachen University, supervised by academic staff, research-related field trips, an intensive German language course, and leisure time activities to introduce students to German science, history and culture and get them in contact with German and international students. More information.
Deadline: ??? (The program was offeredin 2012. In 2011, the deadline was January 31.)

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Child & Family Research Institute—Summer Student Research Program

The Child & Family Research Institute (Vancouver, BC) is committed to world-class research spanning a wide range of children’s health concerns. The Summer Student Research Program offers well-motivated students, with records of exceptional academic performance, an opportunity to work closely with an investigator on a specific research project. Students will work for a period of 12 weeks and participate in a 8 week summer seminar program held during the summer. Out-of province applicants are welcome to apply. Undergraduate students graduating in spring/summer are ineligible to apply for the Summer Studentship but may apply to be part of the Summer Student Research Program as an Externally Funded participant. More information.
Deadline: March 15, 2011, 4:30pm (BC time).

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