Thank you for your interest! Applications for 2025 are now closed.
Overview
| Student level | Undergraduate - open to students in all McGill faculties |
|---|---|
| Award value | $8,700 |
| Research period | Summer 2026 |
| Letter of intent submission deadline | TBD |
| Application submission deadline | TBD |
| Contact | mccais.science [at] mcgill.ca |
Eligibility
For students
The student must:
- Have two supervisors from different disciplines to encourage interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI and society
- Invest between 20 to 30 hours of work per week on their research project during the Summer semester
- Produce a final report at the end of the research period with their supervisors
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program related to AI (e.g. computer science, engineering, statistics, etc.) and/or society broadly defined (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.)
- Submit only one (1) application
Preference will be given to students who have not received scholarships for Summer 2026 (e.g. another undergraduate student award at McGill – SURAs, NSERC USRAs, etc.). In alignment with McCAIS’ commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), exceptional students from minority groups will be prioritized to ensure a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
For supervisors
The two supervisors must:
- Be full-time, tenure-track faculty members from McGill University.
- Come from different disciplines to encourage interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI and society
- Be prepared to contribute a minimum of $3,700 towards the $8,700 undergraduate award – McCAIS and BMO provide the remainder
- Provide a set of clear and detailed expectations for the student's weekly schedule throughout the duration of the research project
Application Process
- Students submit the Intent to Apply form to help inform the review process.
- Students and supervisors submit their respective full application forms.
Selection Process & Criteria
The Selection Committee will review all applications and select five winning research projects based on the following criteria:
- The research project fostering interdisciplinary work on AI's impact on society
- The student's research plan and feasibility within the summer deadline
- The research project's outcome benefiting advancements of AI in society
- The supervisors' mentorship plan for the student
Recipients will be contacted by email.
