The McGill Biomedical Research Accelerator (MBRA) Program is a unique, 15-week, paid summer program that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to work alongside world-renowned scientists and gain hands-on experience in biomedical research in laboratories within the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS) at McGill University or an affiliate research institute including the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research or The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.
Who is this for?
Are you an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research and in the penultimate (second to last) year of your undergraduate degree? The McGill Biomedical Research Accelerator (MBRA) Program gives you the opportunity to discover your interests in biomedical science while providing you with training in lab techniques, collaborative research, and opportunities for cross-discipline learning. While McGill University undergraduate students may apply, priority will be given to non-McGill University students.
What would I do?
During this 15-week program, you will participate in an interdisciplinary and innovative research project in an area such as:
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Chemical and structural biology
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Quantitative life sciences
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Neurodevelopmental disorders
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Neurodegenerative diseases
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Cancer biology
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Infectious diseases
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Genomic medicine
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RNA biology
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Targeted therapies and diagnostics
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Biomedical engineering
Program Highlights
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15-week paid summer research experience in biomedical sciences
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Orientation and training sessions
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Weekly scientific and career development sessions
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Participation in a summer research symposium
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Social and networking events
Program Details
- 15-week paid internship from May to August.
- Value of the award: $8,800
