Across the University of Toronto, more than 4000 students participate in the Work Study Program every year! Twice a year (fall-winter and summer), the Work Study Program offers paid, on-campus positions that provide you with an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your skills and explore how your academic studies translate to career possibilities. All
The Summer Research Opportunities Programme (SROP) aims to ultimately diversity faculty by providing undergraduate students who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC) equitable access to graduate school preparation, planning and admission. SROP Students will conduct a small research project in collaboration with a faculty mentor over the course of 8 weeks, from June
Students selected for Scholars-in-Residence (SiR) work as Research Assistants in small teams on projects led by professors. Students also share group activities including multidisciplinary workshops on research methodologies, standards, protocol, and professional communication; cultural events; and talks featuring professionals such as lawyers, policymakers, and documentary filmmakers that highlight research-intensive career trajectories.
The Natalia Krasnopolskaia Memorial Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) provides entry-level summer research experience for students who have completed or are currently taking Physics courses at the University of Toronto. Projects will involve undergraduate lab development and / or research with faculty in the Department of Physics.
Every year, CQIQC offers prize scholarships for undergraduate students to undertake summer research projects at the University of Toronto working in one of the research groups associated with the Centre.
To encourage field work opportunities among excellent U of T undergraduates, the Koffler Scientific Reserve (KSR) sponsors 1-2 Undergraduate Student Research Awards per summer term. KSR will cover a summer stipend for excellent undergraduates pursuing field research in any area of research, provided that they have identified a research supervisor who uses KSR. The award’s
The CGCS Summer Undergraduate Intern Programme pairs University of Toronto researchers in climate and environmental sciences with top undergraduate students interested in pursuing climate-change research. Students are encouraged to apply from fields such as forestry, geography, ecology and others to apply to work under the supervision of CGCS faculty who can be found under the
CIHR USRA program aims to provide research experience that complements the degree program that undergraduate students are pursuing, which may lead them to consider graduate studies careers in the fields of health and life sciences Notes:
SSHRC USRA program aims to provide research experience that complements the degree program that undergraduate students are pursuing, which may lead them to consider graduate studies careers in the social sciences and humanities. Importants notes about SSHRC USRA process:
NSERC USRAs provides financial support in obtaining research work experience to help develop and inspire students’ potential for graduate studies and a research career in natural sciences and engineering. Further details on the application process:
