Undergraduate Opportunities

Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies Undergraduate Fellowships

Position Type: Research
Application Period: 16th September Deadline
Eligibility: These awards are aimed at third-year undergraduate students who have taken courses pertaining to the Renaissance; interested and exceptional second or fourth-year students may also be considered for the award. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue Renaissance studies at the graduate level.
Contact Information: crrs@vicu.utoronto.ca
Description: The J. M. Richard Corbet Undergraduate Fellowships are intended to provide training and financial support to undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to Renaissance Studies. These fellowships involve one 4-hour shift per week at the CRRS library front desk; students are given the opportunity to be involved in the CRRS community, library, and its various activities.

EDS360H1/Y1 Education Internship

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Deadlines: April 30 for Fall enrolment, November 30 for Spring enrolment.
Eligibility: Prerequiste: EDS265H/​EDU311H1, the website no longer shows that it is restricted to students enrolled in the Education and Society Minor.
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: Students are required to complete an internship in an educational environment. This can be satisfied by participation in an organization with the approval of the Program Coordinator. Written assessment of the internship is required. Restricted to students enrolled in the Education and Society Minor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Jackman Scholars-In-Residence

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Wednesday, November 23, 2022 (Proposals deadline)
Eligibility: For questions and to submit proposals, please e-mail the SiR Project Manager, Ira Wells: ira.wells@utoronto.ca. The deadline for proposals is 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Applicants will be notified of a decision by Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Contact Information: scholars.in.residence@utoronto.ca
Description: Jackman Scholars-in-Residence (SiR) is pleased to invite applications for faculty supervisors for SiR 2023, which expects to run from May 1 to 26, 2023 with 20 in-person projects at UT St George, UTM, and UTSC, as well as 5 additional online-only projects with an international scope. SiR is a 4-week research residency for upper-year undergraduates who work for 20 hours/week on faculty-led research projects in the Humanities and Social Sciences. SiR provides the student RAs with stipends; residence and partial board (for in-person projects); and a program of research-focused workshops, excursions, and roundtable discussions.

LCT494 - Literature and Critical Theory Senior Research Paper

Position Type: Research
Application Period: August 1, 2022
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 14.0 credits and permission of Program Coordinator.
Exclusion: VIC494H1
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study, not otherwise available within the Faculty, with the intent of addressing specific topics in Literature and Critical Theory. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Northrop Frye Centre (NFC) Undergraduate Research Award

Position Type: Research
Application Period:  Applications for 2022-23 are now CLOSED. Applications for 2023-24 will open in spring 2023. 
Eligibility: The funds may be taken as a form of stipend while conducting research (ie: while performing archival research and writing, or acting as a research assistant on a pre-existing project) or used to help cover a research trip. In each case, you must have a faculty supervisor who is willing to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf in which she/he comments on the project and approves the proposed budget if required. If your proposal is successful, in addition to the research funds and mentoring, you will be given the title of “Northrop Frye Centre Undergraduate Fellow” and invited to participate in NFC activities during the academic year following conferral of the award. Additionally, you will communicate the results of your project at an undergraduate research colloquium. Projects that use the resources of the Victoria University Library are encouraged.
Contact Information: nfc@utoronto.ca
Description: The NFC Undergraduate Research Award provides Vic students with the opportunity to further their involvement with Humanities and Social Sciences research. Given that research in these fields occurs in a variety of ways, different types of proposals are encouraged and will be considered. Students should, in consultation with their faculty supervisor, propose a research project.

REN392 - Renaissance Studies Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequuisite: Completion of 9.0 credits and permission of Program Coordinator.
Contact Information: shaun.ross@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study, not otherwise available within the Faculty, with the intent of addressing specific topics in Renaissance studies. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

REN492 - Renaissance Studies Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 9.0 credits and permission of the Program Coordinator.
Contact Information: shaun.ross@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study, not otherwise available within the Faculty, with the intent of addressing specific topics in Renaissance studies. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

STS/HPS Internship

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: until June 22, 2022 for Fall 2022
Eligibility: To complete this application you will need your unofficial transcript, resume (1-2 pages long), statement of interest (500 words max)
Contact Information: ihpst.info@utoronto.ca
Description:

The goal of this internship is to give students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in science policy, governance, funding, popularization, advocacy, journalism, or a closely related field in a professional setting. The internship experience can help deepen the students’ expertise in these fields and play a vital role in achieving their personal and professional goals. The interns will apply their interdisciplinary knowledge acquired though their courses at the University of Toronto in real work environments and link their learning to the reality of various science-related settings. The internship experience can also help the students to learn more about possible career paths and give them an invaluable opportunity to create strong professional networks.

Students will be required to complete 100 hours (typically 8 hours/week) with an industry partner during the Fall term. Students will also be required to participate in monthly group meetings with the Course Instructor and other interns where they will discuss their progress and make short presentations about their goals and what they have learnt. Students will get 0.5 credit that will count towards their STS or HPS minor/major. Students in STS and/or HPS programs going into their fourth year are eligible to apply.

Internships can be remote, in-person, or hybrid dependent on Government and University policies, rules, and regulations instituted in response to the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

VIC329H1 Internship in Material Culture

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Deadlines: April 30 for Fall enrolment, November 30 for Spring enrolment.
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 9 FCEs. Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science Breadth Requirement: None
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: A practical or experiential learning opportunity under the supervision of a faculty member, normally at a museum, art gallery or other cultural agency (as approved by the supervisor). This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Material Culture and Semiotics program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

VIC390H1/Y1 / VIC391H1/Y1 / VIC490H1/Y1 Victoria College Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadlines: April 30 for Fall enrolment, November 30 for Spring enrolment.
Eligibility: These courses provide an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study not otherwise available within the Faculty. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be made through the Program Director for approval by Victoria College Council’s Academic Advisory Committee; please see application form for deadlines.  Prerequisite: A minimum CGPA of 3.0 and have completed 10 FCEs and permission of College Program Director.
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course
Breadth Requirement: None
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: These courses provide an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study not otherwise available within the Faculty. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

VIC451 Capstone Learning Communities and Higher Education

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: The Colloquium provides instruction, support, and practical experience for developing and increasing leadership and mentorship skills, with in-course feedback and final roundtable presentation. Topics will include theoretical approaches to mentorship, isolation and mental health, the purposes and evolution of higher education, assessment and meritocracy, and what it means to participate in higher education communities in the 21st century. Since the Colloquium includes students working in a variety of Humanities and Social Science disciplines, the emphasis is on interdisciplinarity: you will have the opportunity to interact with first-year students in a variety of areas of study. This course will prepare you with strategies and skills for your practicum experience which will allow you to meet and work with a group of first year students assigned to you (the students will be enrolled in the VIC One Hundred series of courses (or similar).
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: This course examines higher education in Canada using Victoria University and Victoria's affiliates as a case study. Topics covered include learning communities, mentoring, experiential learning, and international contexts of education. Students gain practical mentorship experience through placement in first-year Victoria College courses. Not eligible for CR/NCR.

VIC476 Capstone Seminar in Foreign Policy

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: This senior seminar is offered as a capstone to studies in international relations and political science. It will focus on current issues from the perspective of the practitioner. Professor Wright was Canadian Ambassador to NATO and Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe. How are decisions taken in crisis situations and how are broad foreign policy directions determined? The period covered will be from the end of the Cold War to the present day. Current issues will include the impact of COVID-19 on international relations, challenges to liberal democracy, the return to confrontation with Russia under Putin, international intervention in human rights crises, and the impact of a more assertive China on world order. American and Canadian foreign policies will be analyzed and the role of domestic politics will be discussed. Any current issues will be given historical and strategic context. There will be a good deal of debate and discussion in the class.
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: The seminar involves a critical assessment of current foreign policy issues and contemporary world problems. Issues and case studies to be analyzed include: 1. International military interventions to respond to imminent threats or humanitarian crises, issues of legitimacy and effectiveness. e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Haiti. 2. Canada-US relations in international crisis management, the track record and the way ahead. 3. Globalization, international terrorism, and their effects on sovereignty, diplomacy and international institutions.

VIC493 Vic Capstone Research Colloquium

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: This course is for students who would like to get a deeper understanding of scientific research.  We will discuss the norms, practices and customs in research activities, from the point of view of those actually involved in research. We will examine the relationships among scientists, in the contexts of the publication system, competition and cooperation, ethics, and the application of science results. Relationships between scientists and the rest of society will be considered through questions of funding, public perception of science and public outreach. The starting point for all these discussions will be the individual research interests of the participating students. As a multi-disciplinary course covering all areas of the sciences, we will have the opportunity to compare research techniques, standards and customs across many different scientific disciplines in the physical, mathematical and life sciences.
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: This seminar provides work-in-progress support for students pursuing full-year or half-year Individual Studies projects. In an interdisciplinary seminar, students receive training and practice in project design, professional skills, and effective communication in a variety of fields and contexts. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Arts & Science Internship Program

Position Type: Research, Internship
Application Period: June 13, 2022 – July 11, 2022, 2022
Eligibility: Be enrolled in an academic program that is participating in ASIP.  Be going into Year 2 as a full-time student in the upcoming Fall/Winter session. Be in good academic standing or on probation at the time of application and must remain in good academic standing or on probation to continue in ASIP and apply for a work term.
Contact Information: asip@utoronto.ca
Description: Students will be admitted to the ASIP stream of their program for the Fall term of Year 2 of study. Enrolment is limited and requires a supplemental application. The work experience component will consist of 12-20 months of paid, full-time work in the private, not-for-profit, and/or public sectors. To help students prepare for their work opportunities and maximize their learning while on their work terms, students will also complete mandatory professional development training. 

Students completing all mandatory professional development requirements and a minimum of 12 months of work experience will graduate from the ASIP stream of their program. This will be identified on their transcript with the notation “A&S Internship Program"

Jackman Humanities Circle of Fellows

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: N/A
Contact Information: N/A
Description: The heart of the Jackman Humanities Institute is its Circle of Fellows, a group of scholars at every level from undergraduate to faculty, who are chosen for the excellence of their research and for its relevance to the Annual Theme. Fellows hold private offices (or in the case of undergraduate fellows, carrels) in a quiet, shared enclave; they attend a weekly lunch to hear one of their members or an invited guest discuss their research; they organize events for the group such as tours, reading groups, and informal parties; and they talk. In the process of sharing their projects and the contours of their various disciplines, they find new ways to conceptualize their work, discover resources, and force each other to think beyond disciplinary assumptions to the wider goal of how their project addresses the Humanities as a whole.

Laidlaw Scholars Programme

Position Type: Research
Application Period: January 30, 2023 – Application DUE by 9.00AM  
Eligibility: This program is open to full time first and second-year undergraduate students studying at the University of Toronto from all backgrounds and fields of study. Students must remain enrolled as full time students for the entire duration of their involvement
Contact Information: laidlaw.scholars@utoronto.ca
Description: The Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Programme, also known as the Laidlaw Scholars Programme, provides students with funding to pursue research in any area of interest at U of T, or anywhere in the world.

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer (May 1st deadline), Fall (Oct 1st Deadline), Winter (Jan 15th Deadline).
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for an award, you must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), as of the deadline date for applications at the institution. You must be registered, as of the deadline date for applications at the institution, in a bachelor’s degree program at an eligible institution. You must have obtained, over the previous years of study, a second class cumulative average (normally a B-; check with your institution)
Contact Information: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
Description: The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) and the University of Toronto Excellence Awards (UTEA) fund a student to do 16 weeks of research with a professor over the summer. This is a competitive process.

REP398H/Y Research Excursions Program (Currently Suspended)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: 3rd year, GPA of 1.5 and above. Approved REP proposals must have an off-campus research. Students must not have already received funding for another FAS International Opportunity (some exceptions apply). Please contact directly if any questions.
Contact Information: artsci@utoronto.ca
Description: The Research Excursions Program (REP) provides an opportunity for Arts & Science undergraduate students to travel off-campus as part of a professor’s research project and to earn a course credit at the same time. Past REP courses have taken students around the world, including to archives in New York City, field sites in Algonquin Park and forests in Ecuador.

Rhodes Scholarship

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Oct 3rd, 2022 Deadline
Eligibility: a) The province or region in which you are ordinarily resident. If you are ordinarily resident in Nunavut, the Yukon or Northwest Territories, you may apply in a province under (b) or, if there is no such province, in the Prairie Region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta) b) Any province or region in which you have attended a university that has granted or will be granting you a degree, provided that if you are ordinarily resident outside Newfoundland, you may not make an application in that province. Summer courses do not qualify as attendance at a university.
Contact Information: vic.awards@utoronto.ca if interested in applying. Vic has an internal pre-screening process during the summer whereby students must seek endorsement from the Victoria University President before applying.
Description: The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

ROP299/399Y Research Opportunities Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 22, 2023
Eligibility: ROP299 in the Summer session: Students must have between 4.0 credits and 11.0 credits completed by the end of the April exam period. Students who have more than 11.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Summer session ROP299. ROP299 in the Fall/Winter session: Students must have between 4.0 credits and 9.0 credits completed by the end of the August exam period. Students who have more than 9.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Fall/Winter session ROP299.
ROP399 in the Summer session: Students must have between 11.5 credits and 16.0 credits completed by the end of the April exam period. Students who have more than 16.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Summer session ROP399.
ROP399 in the Fall/Winter session: Students must have between 9.5 credits and 14.0 credits completed by the end of the August exam period. Students who have more than 14.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Fall/Winter session ROP399.
Contact Information: artsci@utoronto.ca
Description: The Research Opportunities Program (ROP) gives undergraduate students in their second and third year the chance to join a professor’s research project and earn course credit towards their degree and program requirements. Students learn research methods, get to know fellow students and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. They develop relationships with faculty members who can act as mentors during their undergraduate years and assist them in applications to graduate schools or professional Faculties. The ROP serves to enhance the fundamental connection between teaching and research in our research-intensive university. Students are welcome to participate in more than one ROP during their undergraduate studies. However, students may not participate in more than one ROP project with the same professor, and may not participate in more than one ROP course per academic year.

Undergraduate Research Fund

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Round 1: Extended to November 1, 2021 – Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Decisions will be communicated to students by mid-January 2022. Round 2: March 14, 2022 – Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Eligibility: Must be current undergraduate degree student(s) in the Faculty of Arts & Science and must be registered as such during the period in which the research will be conducted. Must be in good academic standing. Can receive the Undergraduate Research Fund only once.
Contact Information: undergrad.awards.artsci@utoronto.ca
Description: The Undergraduate Research Fund fosters research experience at the undergraduate level by providing students with an opportunity to develop a research project of their own, for which there is no other available funding. The fund is open to all Arts & Science undergraduate students in good academic standing and no minimum GPA is required.

University of Toronto Excellence Award

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 22nd (Closed for 2022-2023)
Eligibility: Awards are established in the name of the students’ supervisors. Only faculty members who hold or are actively seeking (i.e. have recently submitted applications for) NSERC or SSHRC funding are considered eligible.
Contact Information: shanna.pritchard@utoronto.ca
Description: The fellowships are to be awarded to undergraduate students for work completed on research projects under the supervision of faculty members who hold an active NSERC research grant either as a principal investigator or the co-investigator.

Work Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer - April 19th - May 21st , Fall/Winter - August 17th - September 24th
Eligibility: To participate in the Work Study Program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be a University of Toronto student. Non-degree students are NOT eligible for Work Study. Students are permitted to accept only ONE Work Study position per program period. Students doing a paid placement (e.g. co-op work term) already are NOT also eligible for Work Study. Students registered in the Toronto School of Theology are NOT eligible for Work Study positions. Graduate students MUST be registered as defined by their college/faculty in order to be eligible. Students working towards their dissertation or thesis are also eligible.
Contact Information: workstudy@utoronto.ca
Description: Unlike other on-campus work, the Work Study program has your learning at the centre of the experience. All Work Study students are expected to set learning goals for their experience to help ensure you are intentional about what knowledge and skills you want to strengthen and develop in your role. To help you, we recommend completing the activities in the Professional Development Workbook and consider some of the career workshops available on your campus (go to the Events & Workshops CLNx page and select your campus). The Workbook is optional and your supervisor may choose to support your learning goals in another way.

AFR450Y1 African Studies Honours Research Seminar

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite:NEW150Y1/NEW250Y1/400-
Contact Information: marieme.lo@utoronto.ca
Description: This honours research seminar required of all specialists and majors in African Studies offers critical explorations of the genealogy of African Studies, the transnational study of Africa, Africa’s place in a globalized world, the historical, intellectual and institutional contexts of Africanist knowledge production, its dissemination and consumption in Africa, Europe, the Americas and emerging academic sites in Asia. It engages with the paradigm shifts and vibrant scholarly and epistemic debates across disciplines and geographies as well as unfolding events, public discourses, geopolitics, African popular cultures and the reimagining of African futures through canonical, emergent scholarship and creative media and emphasizes students’ original and creative research explorations, engaged praxis and search for alternative theorizing and decolonial epistemologies.

AMS494/495 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline (Not available this year)
Eligibility: Not specified
Contact Information: csus@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option

ANA498Y Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: You must secure a supervisor and submit a ballot to anatomy@utoronto.ca by August 31, 2021 for approval. (Not available this year)
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of a professor to supervise the project.
Contact Information: surgery.admin@utoronto.ca
Description: A research project in Histology, Cellular or Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Neuroanatomy or Gross Anatomy. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

ANA496/497 Independent Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission from proposed supervisor and approval from the course coordinator.
Contact Information: surgery.admin@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to participate in an individual research project in a particular topic of study including, but not limited to histology, cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, neuroscience and gross anatomy. Students are mentored and supervised by research scientists and faculty associated with the University of Toronto. These research project may include areas such as Histology, Cellular or Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Neuroanatomy or Gross Anatomy. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

ANT380H1 Craft of Social/Cultural Anthropology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer (Data available in March, 2022)
Eligibility: Prerequisite: ANT 207H
Contact Information: josie.alaimo@utoronto.ca
Description: This course introduces students to the skills they need to conduct ethnographic research, in particular, participant observation, in-depth interview, as well as writing fieldnotes and research proposals. The emphasis is on interactive, workshop-style small group learning.

ANT395/396Y - Summer abroad (virtual this year) - Spain

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Recommended Preparation: ANT 100Y or ANT 200Y or ANT 203Y or ANT 204H or ANT 207H
Contact Information: josie.alaimo@utoronto.ca
Description: Studies in anthropology taken abroad. Areas of concentration vary depending on the instructor and year offered.

ANT473H1 Ethnographic Practicum: The University

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: ANT380H1 or permission of the instructor
Contact Information: josie.alaimo@utoronto.ca
Description: Students carry out original ethnographic research projects on some aspect of life in the University of Toronto: its students, staff and faculty; its hierarchies and habits; and the everyday practices in classrooms, labs, dining halls, offices, clubs, and residence corridors. Class time is used for collective brainstorming, feedback and analysis.

ANT491 Internship in Anthropology

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 14.0 credits, 3.0 credits in Anthropology
Contact Information: josie.alaimo@utoronto.ca
Description: This course is an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in anthropology or archeology in a work placement environment. Opportunities may include local community organizations, international development organizations, museum or heritage projects, or media production projects. Only internships that require knowledge and skills in anthropology and/or archeology will be considered. Student must fulfill responsibilities of the internship as well as complete a final research paper. If qualified, the student’s internship supervisor will mark the final paper for the course; if not, an appropriate academic supervisor will be assigned from within the Dept. of Anthropology. Restricted to students in a Specialist or Major program in Anthropology. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

ANT497/498/499 Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: A minimum of 10 credits, permission of Supervisor and Undergraduate Coordinator.
Contact Information: josie.alaimo@utoronto.ca
Description: Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course. Open in exceptional circumstances to advanced students with a strong background in Anthropology. Course Supervisor must be a member of the Anthropology faculty. Application for enrolment should be made to the Department in the preceding term. A maximum of one year of Independent Research courses is allowed per program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

FAH481H/Y1 Internship Course

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility:

Prerequisite: 8 half FAH courses, Application and enrolment procedure:

Identify and secure a suitable opportunity. Please see below for a sample list of potential internship opportunities.
Send an email to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, copying your supervisor at the partner institution. The email should include the following information: your weekly hours; a brief description of the project, duties and responsibilities; and a brief description of educational outcomes. Send the email no later than the first day of classes of the semester in which you wish to enrol.
Upon approval, the Art History Undergraduate Office will enroll you in FAH481 on Acorn.
Contact Information: arthistory@utoronto.ca
Description: The internship is designed to offer hands-on experience pertaining to the study, exhibition, and care of works of art, focused on the collections and activities of the University Art Centre, an auction house, a public museum, or a private gallery. Students must provide proof of their acceptance as an intern by the Art Centre/auction house/museum/gallery in order to be enrolled in the course. This course is Pass/Fail. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

FAH494 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Not specified
Contact Information: arthistory@utoronto.ca
Description: Eligible students may undertake an independent study course under the supervision of Department of Art History (St. George campus) faculty member. Refer to the Art History website for further information and application instructions. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Internship Opportunities

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: There is often an opportunity for two students each term to serve as Social Media and Communication Assistants for the Department of Art History. This internship can begin in the Fall or Winter terms. The interns will be responsible for regular social media posts related to art and cultural events on campus and in Toronto. Short posts on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter as well as longer ‘feature’ style posts on a departmental blog and newsletter will require students to attend arts events, exhibitions, and lectures. This internship will be supervised by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Interns will also regularly work with other members of the Art History faculty and staff. Excellent writing skills, familiarity with social media platforms, and a broad interest in the arts are preferred; an interest in photography and design is a plus. Students will develop their writing skills in writing for a broad audience as well as a thorough understanding in the art and cultural scene on campus and in the city. If you are interested in this internship, please submit a letter of interest and a resume to the Director of Undergraduate Studies by August 15.
Contact Information: arthistory@utoronto.ca
Description: There is often an opportunity for two students each term to serve as Social Media and Communication Assistants for the Department of Art History. This internship can begin in the Fall or Winter terms. The interns will be responsible for regular social media posts related to art and cultural events on campus and in Toronto. Short posts on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter as well as longer "feature" style posts on a departmental blog and newsletter will require students to attend arts events, exhibitions, and lectures. This internship will be supervised by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Interns will also regularly work with other members of the Art History faculty and staff. Excellent writing skills, familiarity with social media platforms, and a broad interest in the arts are preferred; an interest in photography and design is a plus. Students will develop their writing skills in writing for a broad audience as well as a thorough understanding in the art and cultural scene on campus and in the city. If you are interested in this internship, please submit a letter of interest and a resume to the Director of Undergraduate Studies by August 15.

Volunteering and Paid opportunities

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: Volunteering and paid opportunities can also be a positive first step toward building a professional portfolio. Please see below for a short list and links to volunteer and work opportunities that may be available to you during your post-secondary education. The Art Gallery of Ontario (volunteer opportunities)
The Gardiner Museum (volunteer opportunities)
Contact Information: arthistory@utoronto.ca
Description: Volunteering and paid opportunities can also be a positive first step toward building a professional portfolio. Please see below for a short list and links to volunteer and work opportunities that may be available to you during your post-secondary education.

CDN395 Independent Study in Asian Canadian Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline (Data available in March, 2022)
Eligibility: Prerequisite: CDN267H1/CDN268H1 or permission of instructor
Contact Information: uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca
Description: An opportunity to write an independent research paper in Asian Canadian Studies under direction of a faculty member. Students wishing to take this course must have their essay proposal and supervisor approved by the Canadian Studies Program Director. The application for enrolment should be made in the term preceding study. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CDN425 Independent Study in Asian Canadian Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: CDN367H1, CDN368H1 or permission of Director
Contact Information: uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca
Description: An opportunity to write a substantial research paper in Canadian Studies that integrates research methodologies and conceptual frameworks developed over the student’s course of study. Students must have their topic and supervisor approved by the Canadian Studies program director. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Big Ideas Competition: Exploring Global Taiwan

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: We welcome applications from current undergraduate or graduate students (individuals or small teams) at any of the three University of Toronto Campuses). Students without prior research experience in Taiwan are encouraged to apply. Proposals will be adjudicated based on creativity, feasibility, and quality. Students’ academic records and background training may factor in the deliberation. 
Contact Information: ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca
Description: Students prepare for their research project through several workshops providing feedback and guidance from faculty and advisers between January and April. From May to July, students have the opportunity to travel to Taiwan for up to 21 days to conduct research and put their proposals into action. In August, students write up their final reports (following a report template) and produce their creative projects. The program culminates in September with public presentations by student awardees at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

Richard Charles Lee Asian Pathways Research Lab

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified (Check back in late fall 2022 for details on how to apply for the 2022-23 program)
Eligibility: Not specified
Contact Information: ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca
Description: The Richard Charles Lee Asian Pathways Research Lab (RCL-APRL) is an initiative of the Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto. The Lab’s mission is to produce innovative theoretical and methodological frameworks to understand human migrations and mobilities with a focus on Asian life histories and experiences. The RCL-APRL cultivates engaged qualitative research, student training, and public dialogue on migrations from Asia to Canada in the context of cross-cutting global themes. These themes include: Asian modernities, broadly conceived within East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, capitalisms, diaspora and transnationalism, and urban life in global contexts. The RCL-APRL offers essential training for undergraduate students to use qualitative methods to study the process of migration from, within, and between Asian and Canada, with a particular focus on life-histories of Asian Canadians in the Greater Toronto Area.

Richard Charles Lee Insights through Asia Challenge (ITAC)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Applications Due: February 18, 2022
Eligibility: The ideal candidate(s): a current U of T student/team of students with a pressing, original research idea well-suited to online/remote research methodologies. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to learn from and contribute to a motivated, supportive peer community of researchers.
Contact Information: ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca
Description: The Richard Charles Lee Insights through Asia Challenge (ITAC) is a funded interdisciplinary student research traineeship at the Asian Institute that supports students to conduct impactful original research. We invite students to propose compelling research projects anchored in digital research methods. Project proposals should connect with the Asian Institute’s broader mission of convening cross-regional, interdisciplinary research that offers insights into critical issues at stake in Asia.

AST430/431 Supervised Study in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 3.5 in Astronomy program courses Permission of the Undergraduate Chair and the prospective adviser
Contact Information: ungrad.sec@astro.utoronto.ca
Description: An individual study program chosen by the student with the advice of, and under the direction of, a staff member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Canadian Insititute for Theoretical Astrophisics

Position Type: Research
Application Period: January
Eligibility: To be eligible, an applicant must be registered (at the time of application) as a full-time student (N/A for those in the final session of studies) in a degree program in the natural sciences or engineering at UofT; have obtained a minimum cumulative B+ average (for students in higher years, the average can be applied to the best two years of study); already holds a bachelor’s degree and is working toward a second bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences or engineering. This competition is open to Canadian citizens AND foreign students with a valid student visa for the full summer work term.

For more information: http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/academics/undergraduate-studies/undergraduate-research/

Contact Information: office@cita.utoronto
Description: The 16-week program, which runs annually from early May through mid-August, aims to provide research opportunities with astronomers from the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), the Dunlap Institute, and the David A Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics (DADDAA) for talented undergraduate students.

CTA395/495 Research Topics in Astrophysics

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Minimum 8.5 credits and no more than 14.0 credits, including courses in AST, CTA200H1, or permission. For 495 - Prerequisite: 1.0 credit from: PHY324H1, PHY350H1, PHY354H1, PHY356H1, PHY357H1, PHY358H1, PHY395H1, PHY404H1, PHY408H1, AST325H1/AST326Y1, or similar courses in Engineering Science or Mathematics.
Contact Information: pen@cita.utoronto.ca
Description: A research project done in consultation with an individual staff member in the Institute leading to a detailed written report and oral presentation. This course is intended primarily for students in the final year of the Astronomy and Physics specialist program, although it is available to students in Engineering Science, Computer Science, or Mathematics. Students must enroll with the Undergraduate Secretary, Prof. Pen. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Dunlap Institute

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not available in 2022 due to the pandemic and need to check back close to the end of 2022 for 2023 availability. For more information: http://www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/summer-school/
Eligibility: The summer school is aimed toward students who have finished at least the third year of an undergraduate program, or are in the early years of a graduate program, and have a background in astronomy, physics or engineering. Potential students will be asked to provide a short 100-300 word paragraph expressing their interest in the virtual summer school, as well as a current transcript as part of their application. (An unofficial transcript will suffice.).
Contact Information: summer.school@dunlap.utoronto.ca
Description: The dates for the 2021 Dunlap Institute Virtual Summer School are July 26-30, 2021, inclusive. The Dunlap Institute’s annual summer school provides a unique introduction to cutting-edge astronomical instrumentation for current and future telescope facilities.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March Deadline (Check back in Winter 2022 for application of 2023)
Eligibility: SURP is open to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and would like to apply, you must: be a full-time student at the University of Toronto;
or, be a full-time student in a Canadian university and have an off-campus work permit;
or, have a work permit allowing you to work with the University of Toronto
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: The annual Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in astronomy & astrophysics at the University of Toronto is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students in astronomy, physics or engineering to prepare for a career in scientific research.

Summer Student Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed at least one year in a full-time undergraduate program at the time of application, and by start of the work term in May. Students must have obtained, over the previous years of study, a cumulative average of at least a B+ (cGPA of 3.3/77%) or higher.
Students must have completed or be currently completing an introductory Biochemistry lecture (BCH210H or BCH242Y) and/or a biochemistry laboratory course.
Contact Information: biochemistry.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: The Biochemistry Department is accepting applications for the 2021 Summer Student Program in anticipation that the program will be able to run. A final decision to run the program (or not) will be made in March 2021 based on COVID-19 restrictions that may be in place at the time the program is scheduled to begin. The Department of Biochemistry invites applications from undergraduate students to participate in the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP). Students will receive a stipend. In addition to gaining hands-on research experience, students attend weekly seminars discussing a variety of research topics and experimental techniques, and present a summary of their project results in July-August.

BCH372Y1 - Summer Research in Biochemistry

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: A final grade of 75% or higher in BCH242Y1 and approval of the course coordinator.
Contact Information: biochemistry.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: Real-world opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and hone technical skills through full-time research in an active research laboratory for students who have completed second year. Students are responsible for arranging for supervision by a Department of Biochemistry faculty member in advance of the academic year-end. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

BCH373H Independent Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: (75% or higher in BCH242Y1)/(80% or higher in BCH210H1); BIO230H1; CHM247H1/CHM249H1; and approval of the course coordinator. Corequisite: BCH375H1 can be combined with BCH373H1.
Contact Information: biochemistry.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity for individual research with a specific topic of study. Students are mentored and supervised by research scientists and faculty associated with the University of Toronto. It provides students an opportunity to enhance and apply their knowledge and understanding learned in other courses. Direct supervision must be provided by a faculty member within the Department of Biochemistry. Not eligible for the CR/NCR option.

BCH374Y1 Research Project in Biochemistry[12T/144P]

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: For Specialist: BCH242Y1 (75% or higher); BIO230H1; CHM247H1/ CHM249H1, and approval of the course, coordinator. For Major: BCH210H1 (80% or higher); BIO230H1; CHM247H1/ CHM249H1, and approval of the course coordinator.
Contact Information: biochemistry.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity to perform specialized research in biochemistry under the direct supervision of Biochemistry Department Faculty. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

BCH472Y1/BCH473Y1 Advanced Research Project in Biochemistry

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: For Specialist: BCH340H1; BCH377H1; BCH378H1; 75% or higher in MGY311Y1; and approval of the course coordinator. For Major: BCH370H1; 80% or higher in BCH311H1; and approval of the course coordinator.
Contact Information: biochemistry.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: Real-world opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and hone technical skills through full-time research in an active research laboratory for students who have completed third year. Students are responsible for arranging for supervision by a Department of Biochemistry faculty member in advance of the academic year-end. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Medical Biophysics Summer Student Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: January 25th Deadline
Eligibility: The Summer Student program is open to all university undergraduate students in their first, second or third year of study. Co-op students in their 4th (out of 5) years are also encouraged to apply.  Successful applicants have:

A strong record of academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in scientific research.
A minimum required average of least B+ for all university courses completed to date.
Only the most talented and promising students are selected for interviews with prospective supervisors and approximately 50 students are admitted into the program each summer.
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: The program runs from the second week of May to the end of August. An orientation meeting for all Medical Biophysics Summer Students is held at the beginning of the program to introduce students to each other and to provide an in-depth overview of the program.

BMS394/395 Independent Study in Book and Media Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: (BMS100H1, BMS200Y1, BMS201H1) or SMC219Y1, and written approval of the Program Coordinator and Director
Contact Information: smc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project to be proposed by the student and supervised by a full-time faculty member affiliated with the Book and Media Studies Program. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's Office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

BMS494/495 Independent Study in Book and Media Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Completion of 9.0 credits
Contact Information: smc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project to be proposed by the student and supervised by a full-time faculty member affiliated with the Book and Media Studies Program. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's Office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

BPM438H1 - Mindfulness Meditation: Science and Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: A statistics course (e.g. PSY201H1, SOC202H1, STA220H1)
Contact Information: 
Description: Critically evaluates the empirical research literature relevant to the study of mindfulness meditation. Conceptual, methodological and interpretive limitations of the scientific literature are discussed. Comparisons between the scientific models of mindfulness meditation and Buddhist descriptions will be made.

CDN420Y1 Senior Essay in Canadian Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: 15.0 credits and a minimum cGPA of 3.0
Contact Information: uc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: Students select an appropriate research topic and, in consultation with the Program Director, make arrangements with a suitable supervisor. Preferably, research projects must be approved by the supervisor and by the Director of the Canadian Studies Program by April of the preceding academic year. Students meet periodically during the year in seminar to participate in peer evaluations of: statement of research, literature review, methods of analysis, and to share reports of progress in research. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CDN435H1 Active Citizenship in a Canadian Context

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer (Not offered in 2022-2023)
Eligibility: Ballot competition on website
Contact Information: uc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: This course draws from theoretical works to critically examine the experiences of citizenship of various communities in Canada. A service learning component is incorporated so that students can themselves engage in active citizenship. The course develops extra-curricular expertise that can contribute to a student’s professional CV.

BCB330Y1Special Project in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of the course coordinator.
Contact Information: m.casco@utoronto.ca
Description: An opportunity for specialized individual research in bioinformatics and computational biology by arrangement with a supervisor. Approval of the application by the BCB coordinator is required. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

BCB430Y1 Advanced Special Project in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of the course coordinator.
Contact Information: m.casco@utoronto.ca
Description: An opportunity for advanced specialized individual research in bioinformatics and computational biology by arrangement with a supervisor. Approval of the application by the BCB coordinator is required. BCB330Y1 is a recommended preparation for this course however students should not normally conduct their project in the same laboratory or continue their previous project. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CSB497H1/CSB498Y1 Independent Research in Cell and Systems Biology I

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: An original research project (a literature review alone is not sufficient) requiring the prior consent of a member of the Department to supervise the project. The topic is to be mutually agreed upon by the student and supervisor. They must arrange the time, place, and provision of any materials and submit to the Undergraduate Office a signed form of agreement outlining details prior to being enrolled. In the Fall or Winter sessions, a commitment of 8-10 hours per week is expected for research and related course activities. In the Summer Session, the number of hours doubles (16-20 per week) as the length of the term is halved. Many students spend more than this amount of time as they become immersed in their project. This course is normally open only to fourth year students with adequate background in Cell and Systems Biology. Course requirements include a final report, and either an oral presentation (Summer and Fall sessions) or a poster presentation (Winter session). Two workshops on scientific research are scheduled and highly recommended. Details for enrollment are available at the Undergraduate course section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca Maximum of 2.0 FCEs allowed among CSB497H1, CSB498Y1 and CSB499Y1. (Lab Materials Fee: $25). Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Contact Information: m.casco@utoronto.ca
Description: An original research project (a literature review alone is not sufficient) requiring the prior consent of a member of the Department to supervise the project. The topic is to be mutually agreed upon by the student and supervisor. They must arrange the time, place, and provision of any materials and submit to the Undergraduate Office a signed form of agreement outlining details prior to being enrolled. In the Fall or Winter sessions, a commitment of 8-10 hours per week is expected for research and related course activities. If spread over both the Fall and Winter sessions, a commitment of 4-5 hours per week is expected. In the Summer Session, the number of hours doubles per week (e.g., 16-20 for F or S, or 8-10 for Y) as the length of the term is halved compared to the Fall or Winter term. Many students spend more than this amount of time as they become immersed in their project. This course is normally open only to fourth year students with adequate background in Cell and Systems Biology. Course requirements include a final report, and either an oral presentation (Summer and Fall sessions) or a poster presentation (Winter session). Two workshops on scientific research are scheduled and highly recommended. Details for enrollment are available at the Undergraduate course section of the CSB website, http://csb.utoronto.ca. Maximum of 2.0 FCEs allowed among CSB497H1, CSB498Y1 and CSB499Y1. (Lab Materials Fee: $25). Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Research Abroad in Cells & Systems Biology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: Minimum grade of 73% in BIO230H1 / BIO255H1 / BIO271H1, Permission of the CSB397Y0 coordinator
Contact Information: m.casco@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project conducted in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, physiology or systems biology. Whole organism, cell culture, in vitro or in silico studies are acceptable. The laboratory research is conducted by the student and supervised by a faculty member at an approved partner university. An information session is held each fall, and an application and interview process is required. The research is typically conducted from May to August. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CLT395/396 Independent Study in Celtic Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 4.0 credits and written approval of the Program Coordinator and Program Director
Contact Information: smc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: A research project chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty supervisor and approved by the Program Coordinator. Arrangements for the choice of topic and supervisor must be completed by the student before registration. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CHM395 Research Project in Chemistry

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of at least 2.0 CHM credits with a minimum cGPA of 3.0 in all CHM credits. Students are required to identify a potential faculty supervisor before contacting the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies for enrolment permission. Written confirmation is needed from both the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies and the prospective supervisor. Attendance at a mandatory safety orientation training session held during the first week of September.
Contact Information: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project conducted under the direction of a teaching faculty or research faculty member in the Department of Chemistry. Applications for enrolment should be made to the Department before the end of the preceding Summer session. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CHM499 Introduction to Research in Chemistry

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer for Fall/Winter
Eligibility:

This is an upper level course that offers students an experimental or theoretical research problem under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are expected to spend approximately 260 hours during the academic year on their research problem. Students following the Chemistry Specialist program, or one of the joint specialist programs involving Chemistry (Biological Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry) are strongly encouraged to consider taking this course. The opportunity for doing original work in one of the branches of chemistry in the atmosphere of a research laboratory is a very valuable one, not only for prospective graduate work, but also for many other endeavours. Enrolment in this course is limited and application for admission should be made to the Department in the preceding Winter Session.

The application form (PDF) may be filled out electronically and submitted to the undergraduate office. Projects in the areas of environmental, analytical, physical, inorganic, materials, organic and biological chemistry are offered. Students are encouraged to visit the faculty.s website prior to submission of their applications to get some ideas of the group research and indicate their choice of areas of interest on the application.

Contact Information: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: An experimental or theoretical research problem under the supervision of a teaching faculty or research faculty member in the Department of Chemistry. Five mandatory 90-minute professional development workshops cover aspects of academic writing, poster presentations, reading scientific literature, and job applications/interviews. Each student is required to attend a total of six one-hour research colloquia during the Fall and Winter Sessions. Applications for enrolment should be made to the Department in the preceding Winter Session with the deadline being the Friday before Reading Week: the application form is available at the Department of Chemistry website. Students are notified with the results of their application by the last week of March. Only students being admitted are required to contact chemistry faculty to discuss available research projects. Projects are in the areas of environmental, analytical, physical, inorganic, materials, polymer, organic and biological chemistry. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

National University of Singapore

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer for Fall/Winter
Eligibility: The National University of Singapore (NUS) in collaboration with the University of Toronto Centre for International Experience offers summer internships in Singapore to undergraduate students in chemistry. Successful students go to NUS for 12 weeks during the summer to do research in the labs under a NUS faculty supervisor.
Contact Information: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: The National University of Singapore (NUS) in collaboration with the University of Toronto Centre for International Experience offers summer internships in Singapore to undergraduate students in chemistry. Successful students go to NUS for 12 weeks during the summer to do research in the labs under a NUS faculty supervisor.

NUS398 Nanoscience Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: An experimental or theoretical research problem in nanoscience under the supervision of a faculty member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Contact Information: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: An experimental or theoretical research problem in nanoscience under the supervision of a faculty member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

OBW Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Student Exchange

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer for Fall/Winter
Eligibility: The Department of Chemistry in collaboration with the University of Toronto Centre for International Experience (CIE) offers undergraduate students in chemistry an opportunity to spend their summer doing research in Germany. Participating research faculty from the University of Freiburg, and the University of Konstanz welcome applications from chemistry undergraduate students who have good research experience and understanding of the research.  
Contact Information: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: The Department of Chemistry in collaboration with the University of Toronto Centre for International Experience (CIE) offers undergraduate students in chemistry an opportunity to spend their summer doing research in Germany. Participating research faculty from the University of Freiburg, and the University of Konstanz welcome applications from chemistry undergraduate students who have good research experience and understanding of the research.

CHC390/391 Independent Studies in Christianity and Culture

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 4.0 credits and written approval of Program Coordinator and Director
Contact Information: smc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project to be proposed by the student and supervised by a Christianity and Culture faculty member. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's Office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CHC433/434 Independent Studies in Christianity and Culture

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 8.0 credits and written approval of the Program Coordinator and Director
Contact Information: smc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project to be proposed by the student and supervised by a Christianity and Culture faculty member. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's Office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CHC471 Internship

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 8.0 credits and written approval of the Program Coordinator and Program Director
Contact Information: smc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: Arranged by each student in consultation with faculty, the internship enables teacher candidates to integrate, extend and deepen their learning experiences in a way not otherwise available in the program. Those wishing to take this course must have their program approved by the Program Coordinator and Director. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CIN490, CIN491, CIN492 Independent Studies in Cinema

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadlines: May 1st for Fall enrolment, November 1st for Spring enrolment and April 1st for summer enrolment
Eligibility: Prerequisite: At least 10 full-course equivalents, including CIN105Y1, CIN201Y1, CIN301Y1 or permission of instructor, (Please note that Independent Studies are rarely run over the summer.)
Contact Information: cinema.studies@utoronto.ca
Description: See course description for CIN492H1 listed below. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CLA400/401 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Contact Information: undergrad.classics@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Arriba Travel Award for Cognitive Science

Position Type: Research
Application Period: May 1 annually
Eligibility: U of T Student: Registered in a UC. program, Enrolled in a college other than UC Enrolled in UC
Contact Information: uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca
Description: To be awarded to one or two domestic undergraduate students enrolled in a Cognitive Science major to travel outside Canada to gain further experience in Cognitive Science. Eligible students must demonstrate both financial need and the academic merit of their travel's purpose. Preference will be given to University College students. Preference will be given to students who are Black and/or Indigenous.

COG498/COG499H1 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Stated on application form
Contact Information: cogsci.director@utoronto.ca
Description: Advanced Independent Study. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CSC490/491 Capstone Design Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Contact Information: ug@cs.utoronto.ca
Description: This half-course gives students experience solving a substantial problem that may span several areas of Computer Science. Students will define the scope of the problem, develop a solution plan, produce a working implementation, and present their work using written, oral, and (if suitable) video reports. Class time will focus on the project, but may include some lectures. The class will be small and highly interactive. Project themes change each year. Contact the Computer Science Undergraduate Office for information about this year’s topic themes, required preparation, and course enrolment procedures. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CSC494H1/CSC495H1: Computer Science Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Who can participate or apply: 3rd and 4th year students
Contact Information: ug@cs.toronto.edu
Description: This half-course involves a significant project in any area of Computer Science. The project may be undertaken individually or in small groups. The course is offered by arrangement with a Computer Science faculty member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Preparation for Research through Immersion, Skills, and Mentorship (PRISM)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Apply in Fall term
Eligibility: Who can participate or apply: 2nd year students (We encourage participation from members of groups which have been historically underrepresented in computer science research.)
Contact Information: ug@cs.toronto.edu
Description: The ability to take part in world-class research projects is one of the most exciting opportunities at a major research university, but it may not be obvious how to get started. PRISM is a new program for second-year Computer Science undergraduates to help get your feet wet in research.

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Apply by mid-January
Eligibility: Who can participate or apply: Students in 2nd year and above
Contact Information: ug@cs.toronto.edu
Description: Every summer many undergraduate students are involved in research projects in the department. We invite all those involved to participate in our summer program. We hold a series of talks over the summer that give participants a chance to learn more about research in the department and students have the opportunity to share their work. Students present their work in a poster session at the end of the summer at the Undergraduate research in Computer Science Conference.

CAS393 - Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 10.0 credits, permission from the Program Director
Contact Information: ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca
Description: Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course. Open to advanced students with a strong background in contemporary Asian studies. A maximum of one year of Independent Research courses is allowed per program. Contact hours with the supervisor may vary, but typically comprise of one hour per week. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CAS498H1 Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 14.0 credits, including CAS200Y1/(CAS201H1 and CAS202H1), CAS310H1
Contact Information: ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca
Description: Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course. Open to advanced students with a strong background in contemporary Asian studies. A maximum of one year of Independent Research courses is allowed per program. Contact hours with the supervisor may vary, but typically comprise of one hour per week. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CRI395H1 Independent Studies/CRI396H1 Research Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer for Fall/Winter
Eligibility: CRI205H1, 210H1, 225H1 and at least 1.0 CRI/WDW Criminology 300H level courses. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator is required. Approval of the Research Ethics Board (if applicable)
Contact Information: crimsl.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Open only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Consult the program website for additional information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Internship program

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: 9 FCEs. A CGPA of at least 3.0 is recommended. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator is required Approval of the Research Ethics Board (if applicable)
Contact Information: crimsl.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: Any research conducted on human subjects at U of T requires Research Ethics approval; and research conducted on students requires the additional approval of the office of the Vice-Provost, Students. This is non negotiable. Students wishing to conduct CRI395H1 or CRI396H1 course that includes research on human subjects must initiate the process at least 8 weeks before the start of classes, and should be aware the process can take longer.

DTS390 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: DTS200Y1
Contact Information: cdts.admin@utoronto.ca
Description: A scholarly project chosen by the student, approved by the Department, and supervised by one of its instructors. Consult with the Diaspora and Transnational Studies Program Office for more information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

DRM390/391Y Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 10.0 credits, a minimum 3.0 CGPA, Independent Study Application Form and description of project/syllabus signed by the student and the faculty supervisor, approval of the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies (CDTPS). Application deadlines: August 1st for September start date; November 1st for January start date.
Contact Information: uc.drama@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project at the 300-level proposed by the student in conversation with a full-time faculty member who agrees to act as their supervisor for the course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Restricted to students in the Drama Specialist or Major.

DRM490/491Y Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 14.0 credits; Specialist or Major in Drama with a minimum 3.0 CGPA; Independent Study Application Form and description of project/syllabus signed by the student and the faculty supervisor; approval of the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies (CDTPS). Application deadlines: August 1st for September start date; November 1st for January start date.
Contact Information: uc.drama@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project at the 400 level proposed by the student in conversation with a full-time faculty member who agrees to act as their supervisor for the course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Fourth Year Research Project (ESS491H1/ ESS492Y)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Laboratory research emphasizing methods and experimental techniques applicable to geology. Students must obtain the consent of an instructor and register with the Undergraduate Coordinator before enrolling and are urged to do so toward the end of their third year. Students are required to give an oral presentation of research results to an open meeting of the Department.
Contact Information: welcome@es.utoronto.ca
Description: Research emphasising methods used in field and experimental work. Students must obtain the consent of an instructor and register with the undergraduate coordinator and are urged to do so toward the end of their third year. In addition to submitting a thesis, students are required to give an oral presentation of their research results to an open meeting of the department. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Independent Experiential Study Project (ESS398H0/399Y)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. The practical component can take the form of research under the supervision of a faculty member in archives, laboratories, libraries, or in a field camp. Details of individual 399Y projects will be available in the Program office after February 1st. 
Contact Information: welcome@es.utoronto.ca
Description: An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting

EAS434/435/436 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 5.0 EAS credits, including EAS209H1
Contact Information: eas.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: A scholarly project chosen by the student, approved by the Department, and supervised by one of its instructors. Consult the website (eas.utoronto.ca) for more information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Centre for Global Change Science (internships)

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Summer -> March 26th, Fall/Winter -> July
Eligibility: Students and supervisors to complete a single form. Deadline and instructions are indicated on the form itself. Please note this course is typically a literature review due to the length of a half course (half-year course).
Contact Information: undergrad.eeb@utoronto.ca
Description: Human-induced global environmental change has emerged as one of this millennium's defining challenges. The University of Toronto Centre for Global Change Science serves as the University's focal point for scientific research and education on this issue.

Field volunteer work/Field courses

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer -> March 26th, Fall/Winter -> July
Eligibility: Students and supervisors to complete a single form. Deadline and instructions are indicated on the form itself. Please note this course is typically a literature review due to the length of a half course (half-year course).
Contact Information: undergrad.eeb@utoronto.ca
Description: We also participate in the Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology (OUPFB) which allows U of T students to take field courses offered by other universities in Ontario without having to apply for transfer credit.

Project Courses EEB397Y,497Y,498Y

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer -> March 26th, Fall/Winter -> July
Eligibility: Students and supervisors to complete a single form. Deadline and instructions are indicated on the form itself. Please note this course is typically a literature review due to the length of a half course (half-year course).
Contact Information: undergrad.eeb@utoronto.ca
Description: An advanced research project (a literature review alone is not sufficient) requiring the prior consent of a member of the Department to supervise the project. The topic is to be one mutually agreed on by the student and supervisor. They must arrange the time, place, and provision of any materials and submit to the Undergraduate Office a signed form of agreement outlining details prior to being enrolled. This course is normally open only to highly self-motivated students who are in their Fourth-Year and have adequate background in ecology and/or evolutionary biology. Students are required to write up the results of their research in a formal paper, often in the format of a research article, and are also required to present the results at a poster session and/or oral presentation. The time commitment is approximately 8 hours per week. Students should contact their potential supervisors over the summer before classes begin in September. Information regarding how to register for the course is available on the EEB website. Students in this course are also concurrently enrolled in EEB488H1Y Research Issues in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

ECO499H1- Honours Essay in Applied Microeconomics

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: ECO200Y1/ECO204Y1/ECO206Y1; ECO202Y1/ECO208Y1/ECO209Y1; ECO220Y1/ ECO227Y1/ (STA237H1, STA238H1)/ (STA247H1, STA248H1)/ (STA257H1, STA261H1); ECO372H1/ECO374H1/ECO375H1; 3.0 GPA in economics courses; approval of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate
Contact Information: ugadministrator.economics@utoronto.ca
Description: Students will complete an original research paper on a topic of their choosing. Topic must be microeconomic and applied, meaning all papers will involve data and quantitative (regression) analysis.

ENG499Y1 Advanced Research Seminar

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 4.0 ENG credits, any 9.0 credits, and permission of the Department.
Contact Information: english@chass.utoronto.ca
Description: A seminar designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice their skills of research and interpretation at a particularly advanced level. Admission by invitation and permission of the instructor and the Associate Chair. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

ENT391/392 Exploring New ventures

Position Type: Research, Internship
Application Period: Deadline to apply for Winter 2023 is December 5, 2022
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 8.0 credits in any subject.
Contact Information: entrepreneurship.artsci@utoronto.ca
Description: This experiential learning course allows students to explore the inner working of new ventures or other innovative organizations. The majority of the course consists of activities applying entrepreneurial concepts within a local organization or the student’s own venture, with oversight from the Centre for Entrepreneurship. In-class activities facilitate the application of entrepreneurial tools to develop the students’ entrepreneurial skills.

ENV421H1 - Course based research course

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Completion of 10.0 credits including ENV221H1/ENV222H1
Contact Information: ug.office.env@utoronto.ca
Description: A research course for all students in the School combining report writing, independent and group-based research on an interdisciplinary topic. This course is restricted to students enrolled in one of the Environmental Studies Major, Environmental Ethics Major, Environment & Health Specialist, Environmental Chemistry Specialist or Environment & Toxicology Specialist programs, or permission of the Undergraduate Associate Director. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

ENV492,ENV493,ENV491 Independent Studies Courses

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Completion of 14.0 credits including ENV221H1/ENV222H1
Contact Information: ug.office.env@utoronto.ca
Description: A research project or selected topic in an area of environment not otherwise available in the Faculty, meant to develop skills in independent study of interdisciplinary topics. This course is restricted to students enrolled in a School of the Environment program. A written proposal co-signed by the student and supervisor must be submitted for approval by the Academic Associate Director of the School normally one month prior to commencing the course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Summer Abroad

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: A variety of options are available to students interested in a summer course or internship abroad. These options range from intensive 0.5FCE courses offered over 2 weeks to a more immersive 1 FCE course experience spanning 4-6 weeks or more. 
Contact Information: (416) 978-6526
Description: This online course will offer an introductory exploration of this Latin American country. Based on readings, lectures, guest lectures, experiential activities, and discussions, we will discover the geography and geology, ecology, history, culture and economy as well as its social and political evolution and current issues. Throughout the course, students will work on projects that will allow them to actively explore and study a wide range of subjects and contexts.

EST420Y/421 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: EST300Y1/EST400Y1; permission of instructor
Contact Information: slavic@utoronto.ca
Description: A year-long reading and research project of significant depth in a major topic in Estonian language, literature or culture approved and supervised by an instructor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

EUR495H1 - Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Open only to students enrolled in the European Studies Major Program. Third and Fourth year students only.
Contact Information: katia.malyuzhinets@utoronto.ca
Description: An in-depth of an issue of relevance to the European Union. Content depends on the instructor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

FIN420Y1/421 - Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: A year-long reading and research project of significant depth in a major area in Finnish language, literature or culture approved and supervised by an instructor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Contact Information: slavic@utoronto.ca
Description: A year-long reading and research project of significant depth in a major area in Finnish language, literature or culture approved and supervised by an instructor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

FOR401H1 - Research Paper/Thesis in Forest Conservation

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 15.0 credits including 1.0 credit from: FOR300H1/FOR301H1/FOR302H1/FOR303H1/FOR305H1/FOR306H1/FOR307H1/FOR310H1
Contact Information: programs@daniels.utoronto.ca
Description: Individual in-depth student research projects on significant forest conservation and forest biomaterial issues, based on field and/or laboratory research, or literature survey. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

2nd-year Learning Communities

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: Experiential Learning in French Program offers current students with intermediate and advanced oral and written competency in French a series of workshops and mentorship sessions dedicated to helping them become better prepared for bilingual employment.
Contact Information: french.undergraduate@utoronto.ca
Description: Contact undergraduate coordinator

GGR390,GGR481 Experiential learning and Internship courses

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: For students in their final year of a Geography major or specialist program of study, or the GIS Minor. Space limited. Applications are reviewed in early spring. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Prerequisite: 14.5 FCEs; must be enrolled in a GGR Major or S
Contact Information: (416) 978-3375
Description: Introduction to field methods in geomorphology, vegetation mapping/analysis, soils, hydrology, and climatology. The course includes exercises and a group project during a one-week field camp, a little preparation during the preceding summer, and complementary practical work and/or seminars during the Fall Term. Each student is required to pay the costs of their transportation and accommodation (field trip costs: $475). This course meets the field requirement for Physical & Environmental Geography programs. The field camp normally runs for one week at the end of August. Students must register with the Department by April. Consult with the department in case of conflict or concerns. Course may be limited by size. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

GER490/491 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Advanced status: permission of the department. Note: permission needs to be obtained by May 1st for the Fall Term and by Nov. 1st for the Spring Term
Contact Information: german.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: A reading & research project in Germanic literature and/or culture involving a substantive research component. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Center for Global Change Science (CGCS) Undergraduate Intern Programme

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 5th Deadline
Eligibility: Undergraduate students with an interest in environmental Biology, Chemistry, Forestry, Geography, Geology or Physics are invited to apply for summer research training to be held at the University of Toronto. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in research programs within the research groups of faculty affiliated with the Centre as well as to participate in activities that will expose them to the full breadth of topics that are of concern in the area of global change science
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: Human-induced global environmental change has emerged as one of this millennium's defining challenges. The University of Toronto Centre for Global Change Science serves as the University's focal point for scientific research and education on this issue.

GRK428/429 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Contact Information: undergrad.classics@utoronto.ca
Description: Contact undergraduate coordinator

HST450Y1 Undergraduate Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Stated on applicaition form
Contact Information: uc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: Final culminating project for students in the Health Studies Specialist. Students will prepare an undergraduate thesis by the end of the course under the supervision of a University of Toronto faculty member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

HST451Y1/HST480H1 Independent Research in Health Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Stated on application form
Contact Information: uc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: This two-semester course designation will permit students to gain academic credit for health studies pursued independently, or to participate in an ongoing health research project, under the supervision of a University of Toronto faculty member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

HIS395H/Y Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 9.0 credits (Year 3 or higher) including a 77% average in 3.0 HIS credits
Contact Information: history.ugadvisor@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity for exceptional third-year students to undertake an independent research project on a topic for which there is not a suitable course offering. Students must find an appropriate supervisor from the Department, submit a proposal, and receive approval for the project. Students must be enrolled in either a History Specialist or Major program; have taken at least 3.0 HIS credits with a B+ average; and have approval of an instructor willing to supervise the project. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

HIS498/499 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: History Majors only. These courses result in the production of an independent research project. This may not necessarily take the form of a thesis. Students must find topics and project supervisors. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. See department website for per-requisites and specific registration instructions.
Contact Information: history.ugadvisor@utoronto.ca
Description: History Majors only. These courses result in the production of an independent research project. This may not necessarily take the form of a thesis. Students must find topics and project supervisors. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. See department website for per-requisites and specific registration instructions.

HPS481/482/483/484/485H1

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Contact Information: ihpst.info@utoronto.ca
Description: This course offers advanced undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake original research into the history of medicine, under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

HPS495Y1/496/497/498/499Y1

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Two HPS courses
Contact Information: ihpst.info@utoronto.ca
Description: A reading and research project in some aspect of the social, cultural or intellectual history of science and technology, supervised by a faculty member.

STS/HPS Internship

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: until June 22, 2022 for Fall 2022
Eligibility: To complete this application you will need your unofficial transcript, resume (1-2 pages long), statement of interest (500 words max)
Contact Information: ihpst.info@utoronto.ca
Description:

The goal of this internship is to give students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in science policy, governance, funding, popularization, advocacy, journalism, or a closely related field in a professional setting. The internship experience can help deepen the students’ expertise in these fields and play a vital role in achieving their personal and professional goals. The interns will apply their interdisciplinary knowledge acquired though their courses at the University of Toronto in real work environments and link their learning to the reality of various science-related settings. The internship experience can also help the students to learn more about possible career paths and give them an invaluable opportunity to create strong professional networks.

Students will be required to complete 100 hours (typically 8 hours/week) with an industry partner during the Fall term. Students will also be required to participate in monthly group meetings with the Course Instructor and other interns where they will discuss their progress and make short presentations about their goals and what they have learnt. Students will get 0.5 credit that will count towards their STS or HPS minor/major. Students in STS and/or HPS programs going into their fourth year are eligible to apply.

Internships can be remote, in-person, or hybrid dependent on Government and University policies, rules, and regulations instituted in response to the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

HMB394Y0/396Y0 International Research Project in Human Biology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: Your individual, independent research project is supervised by a faculty member in an approved university. This unique opportunity to conduct a lab-based research project is open to students in any Human Biology program. Coordinated by Centre for International Experience. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. Prerequisite: At least 8.5 FCEs including relevant courses in human biology.
Contact Information: hmb.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: Your individual, independent research project is supervised by a faculty member in an approved university. This unique opportunity to conduct a lab-based research project is open to students in any Human Biology program. Coordinated by Centre for International Experience. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

HMB496Y1/HMB499Y1 - Independent Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadline for Summer -> May 1st. Deadline for Fall/winter -> Sept 1st
Eligibility: Requirements for 3rd year students: 9 FCE complete, HMB200H1/HMB201H1/HMB202H1/ HMB203H1/HMB204H1, BCH210H1 /CHM247H1, BIO230H1/BIO255H1, HMB265H1/BIO260H1, cGPA 3.5 or higher, and permission of the Human Biology Program. Requirements for 4th year students: 14 FCE complete, a 300+ level laboratory course, HMB200H1/ HMB201H1/ HMB202H1/HMB203H1/ HMB204H1, a HMB300‐level course, cGPA 2.5 or higher, and permission of the Human Biology Program
Contact Information: hmb.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: A research project course for students enrolled in a Human Biology program, supervised by a faculty member appointed in a faculty or division at St. George Campus (Faculties of Arts & Science, Medicine, Engineering, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, etc.). Open to third and fourth year students. Students are responsible for securing their own supervisor. Should a HMB Specialist require help securing a supervisor, the request must be made by email to the Human Biology Program Office no later than July 20 for Academic year projects and January 30 for Summer projects. Completed applications for this course are due to the Human Biology Program Office by September 1 for Academic year projects and May 1 for Summer projects. Please see the application on the Special Enrolment Courses page on the HMB Website.

HUN497Y/498 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Contact Information: robert.austin@utoronto.ca
Description: Translation course concentrating on Hungarian prose translation. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

IMM385Y1 Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: This course requires a minimum of 7 hours per week of supervised work in the laboratory. The final grade will be based on the supervisor's assessment (70% mid-term and final evaluation), a 10 minute presentation (10%) and a written report of your work (20%). **This course will not be offered in 2020-21. Interested students in 3rd and 4th year may consider IMM450 as an alternative.**
Contact Information: undergraduate.immunology@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to conduct a research project under the supervision of a member of the Faculty. Students are expected to devote a minimum of seven hours per week to the course from the week the fall term lectures begin to the last week of the spring term. Research projects will involve experimental design and work, data analyses, literature reading etc.

IMM450Y1 Senior Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: There are no pre- or co-requisites, although preference is given to Immunology Specialist students.
Contact Information: undergraduate.immunology@utoronto.ca
Description: An opportunity for specialized research in Immunology under the supervision of a member of the Faculty. There are no pre- or co-requisites, although preference is given to Immunology Specialist and Major students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Immunology Summer student Research program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 15th Deadline
Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed the Winter 2021 term in a full-time undergraduate program, at a Canadian University. Students must be 3rd year undergraduate student or earlier (if 4th year student - must be attending a professional undergraduate or a graduate program in the fall)
Contact Information: undergraduate.immunology@utoronto.ca
Description: Undergraduate students are responsible for contacting department faculty members and arranging a placement for the spring/summer. Once a placement is secured, students are enrolled in the ISSRP, pending eligibility requirements below. Once you have secured a supervisor, please email issrp@utoronto.ca, cc'ing your supervisor on the email.

INS493H, INS494Y1 Independent Experiential Studies courses

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisites: INS201Y1 INS390H1 Enrolled in the Major or Specialist program in Indigenous Studies Completion of 10 FCE’s Completion of the majority of INS FCE’s (recommended)INS201Y1 INS390H1 Enrolled in the Major or Specialist program in Indigenous Studie
Contact Information: indigenous.studies@utoronto.ca
Description: Students design and implement an independent experiential Indigenous studies research project in consultation with an Indigenous organization and a faculty supervisor. Students must be enrolled in a major or specialist program in Indigenous Studies, and require written permission from a faculty supervisor and the Director of Indigenous Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

INS495Y INS498Y

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisites: INS 201Y, One additional INS designator full-course equivalent (FCE) The completion of the majority of INS FCE’s (recommended).
Contact Information: indigenous.studies@utoronto.ca
Description: Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and the supervisor before enrolment in the course. Available only when someone is willing and able to supervise. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

INS496H INS497H

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisites: INS 201Y, One additional INS designator full-course equivalent (FCE) The completion of the majority of INS FCE’s (recommended).
Contact Information: indigenous.studies@utoronto.ca
Description: Supervised independent research on a topic agreed on by the student and the supervisor before enrolment in the course. Available only when someone is willing and able to supervise. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

IRE395H1 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: IRE244H1, IRE260H1 and 1 IRE300 level course; A CGPA of at least 2.3; Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator is required.
Contact Information: cir.info@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Open only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Application form is due one week before the start of term. Consult the program website for additional information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

IRE396H1 Research Participation

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisites: IRE244H1, IRE260H1 and 2 IRE300 level courses; A CGPA of at least 2.5; Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator is required.
Contact Information: cir.info@utoronto.ca
Description: Credit course for supervised participation in a faculty research project. Offered only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Consult the program website for additional information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

INI400/401/402 Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Normally requires completion of 15.0 full-course equivalents with 3.3 CGPA and permission of the Innis College Vice-Principal.
Contact Information: programs.innis@utoronto.ca
Description: Under the supervision of a faculty member, students explore topics of their own choice and design their own research projects for a course not otherwise available within the Faculty. The student should submit a detailed proposal and a letter of support from the supervisor by June 1 for Y and F courses and by September 1 for S courses. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

WRR405Y1/606H1 Independent Studies in Writing and Rhetoric

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director.
Contact Information: programs.innis@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent research projects devised by students and supervised by the Writing and Rhetoric staff. Open only to students who are completing the Minor Program in Writing and Rhetoric Program. Applications should be submitted to the Program Director by June 1 for a Fall session course or by November 1 for a Spring session course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Arts & Science Internship Program

Position Type: Research, Internship
Application Period: July 10th - August 10th 2021
Eligibility: Be enrolled in an academic program that is participating in ASIP.  Be going into Year 2 as a full-time student in the upcoming Fall/Winter session. Be in good academic standing or on probation at the time of application and must remain in good academic standing or on probation to continue in ASIP and apply for a work term.
Contact Information: asip@utoronto.ca
Description: Students will be admitted to the ASIP stream of their program for the Fall term of Year 2 of study. Enrolment is limited and requires a supplemental application. The work experience component will consist of 12-20 months of paid, full-time work in the private, not-for-profit, and/or public sectors. To help students prepare for their work opportunities and maximize their learning while on their work terms, students will also complete mandatory professional development training. 

Students completing all mandatory professional development requirements and a minimum of 12 months of work experience will graduate from the ASIP stream of their program. This will be identified on their transcript with the notation “A&S Internship Program"

Jackman Humanities Circle of Fellows

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: N/A
Contact Information: N/A
Description: The heart of the Jackman Humanities Institute is its Circle of Fellows, a group of scholars at every level from undergraduate to faculty, who are chosen for the excellence of their research and for its relevance to the Annual Theme. Fellows hold private offices (or in the case of undergraduate fellows, carrels) in a quiet, shared enclave; they attend a weekly lunch to hear one of their members or an invited guest discuss their research; they organize events for the group such as tours, reading groups, and informal parties; and they talk. In the process of sharing their projects and the contours of their various disciplines, they find new ways to conceptualize their work, discover resources, and force each other to think beyond disciplinary assumptions to the wider goal of how their project addresses the Humanities as a whole.

Laidlaw Scholars Programme

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Monday, January 17, 2022: Application DUE by 9 a.m.
Eligibility: This program is open to full time first and second-year undergraduate students studying at the University of Toronto from all backgrounds and fields of study. Students must remain enrolled as full time students for the entire duration of their involvement
Contact Information: laidlaw.scholars@utoronto.ca
Description: The Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Programme, also known as the Laidlaw Scholars Programme, provides students with funding to pursue research in any area of interest at U of T, or anywhere in the world.

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer (May 1st deadline), Fall (Oct 1st Deadline), Winter (Jan 15th Deadline).
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for an award, you must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), as of the deadline date for applications at the institution. You must be registered, as of the deadline date for applications at the institution, in a bachelor’s degree program at an eligible institution. You must have obtained, over the previous years of study, a second class cumulative average (normally a B-; check with your institution)
Contact Information: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
Description: The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) and the University of Toronto Excellence Awards (UTEA) fund a student to do 16 weeks of research with a professor over the summer. This is a competitive process.

REP398H/Y Research Excursions Program (Currently Suspended)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: 3rd year, GPA of 1.5 and above. Approved REP proposals must have an off-campus research. Students must not have already received funding for another FAS International Opportunity (some exceptions apply). Please contact directly if any questions.
Contact Information: artsci@utoronto.ca
Description: The Research Excursions Program (REP) provides an opportunity for Arts & Science undergraduate students to travel off-campus as part of a professor’s research project and to earn a course credit at the same time. Past REP courses have taken students around the world, including to archives in New York City, field sites in Algonquin Park and forests in Ecuador.

Rhodes Scholarship

Position Type: Research
Application Period: 27 September 2021 Deadline
Eligibility: a) The province or region in which you are ordinarily resident. If you are ordinarily resident in Nunavut, the Yukon or Northwest Territories, you may apply in a province under (b) or, if there is no such province, in the Prairie Region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta) b) Any province or region in which you have attended a university that has granted or will be granting you a degree, provided that if you are ordinarily resident outside Newfoundland, you may not make an application in that province. Summer courses do not qualify as attendance at a university.
Contact Information:  scholarship.queries@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
Description: The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

ROP299/399Y Research Opportunities Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March Deadline
Eligibility: ROP299 in the Summer session: Students must have between 4.0 credits and 11.0 credits completed by the end of the April exam period. Students who have more than 11.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Summer session ROP299. ROP299 in the Fall/Winter session: Students must have between 4.0 credits and 9.0 credits completed by the end of the August exam period. Students who have more than 9.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Fall/Winter session ROP299.
ROP399 in the Summer session: Students must have between 11.5 credits and 16.0 credits completed by the end of the April exam period. Students who have more than 16.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Summer session ROP399.
ROP399 in the Fall/Winter session: Students must have between 9.5 credits and 14.0 credits completed by the end of the August exam period. Students who have more than 14.0 credits complete are not eligible for a Fall/Winter session ROP399.
Contact Information: artsci@utoronto.ca
Description: The Research Opportunities Program (ROP) gives undergraduate students in their second and third year the chance to join a professor’s research project and earn course credit towards their degree and program requirements. Students learn research methods, get to know fellow students and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. They develop relationships with faculty members who can act as mentors during their undergraduate years and assist them in applications to graduate schools or professional Faculties. The ROP serves to enhance the fundamental connection between teaching and research in our research-intensive university. Students are welcome to participate in more than one ROP during their undergraduate studies. However, students may not participate in more than one ROP project with the same professor, and may not participate in more than one ROP course per academic year.

Undergraduate Research Fund

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Round 1: Extended to November 1, 2021 – Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Decisions will be communicated to students by mid-January 2022. Round 2: March 14, 2022 – Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Eligibility: Must be current undergraduate degree student(s) in the Faculty of Arts & Science and must be registered as such during the period in which the research will be conducted. Must be in good academic standing. Can receive the Undergraduate Research Fund only once.
Contact Information: undergrad.awards.artsci@utoronto.ca
Description: The Undergraduate Research Fund fosters research experience at the undergraduate level by providing students with an opportunity to develop a research project of their own, for which there is no other available funding. The fund is open to all Arts & Science undergraduate students in good academic standing and no minimum GPA is required.

University of Toronto Excellence Award

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 22nd (Deadline)
Eligibility: Awards are established in the name of the students’ supervisors. Only faculty members who hold or are actively seeking (i.e. have recently submitted applications for) NSERC or SSHRC funding are considered eligible.
Contact Information: shanna.pritchard@utoronto.ca
Description: The fellowships are to be awarded to undergraduate students for work completed on research projects under the supervision of faculty members who hold an active NSERC research grant either as a principal investigator or the co-investigator.

Work Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer - April 19th - May 21st , Fall/Winter - August 17th - September 24th
Eligibility: To participate in the Work Study Program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be a University of Toronto student. Non-degree students are NOT eligible for Work Study. Students are permitted to accept only ONE Work Study position per program period. Students doing a paid placement (e.g. co-op work term) already are NOT also eligible for Work Study. Students registered in the Toronto School of Theology are NOT eligible for Work Study positions. Graduate students MUST be registered as defined by their college/faculty in order to be eligible. Students working towards their dissertation or thesis are also eligible.
Contact Information: workstudy@utoronto.ca
Description: Unlike other on-campus work, the Work Study program has your learning at the centre of the experience. All Work Study students are expected to set learning goals for their experience to help ensure you are intentional about what knowledge and skills you want to strengthen and develop in your role. To help you, we recommend completing the activities in the Professional Development Workbook and consider some of the career workshops available on your campus (go to the Events & Workshops CLNx page and select your campus). The Workbook is optional and your supervisor may choose to support your learning goals in another way.

ITA460Y Internship in Italian

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: Prerequisite: ITA350Y1/ITA351Y1/ITA352Y1 or ITA371Y1 Corequisite: Must be enrolled in 4th year. 3.0 CGPA required. Departmental interview.
Contact Information: italian.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: Opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in a work placement environment. The placement will take place in local community organizations, Private Business Associations and local media.

ITA489/490 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Contact Information: italian.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: In exceptional circumstances, students may request to pursue at the 400-level an independent course of study not otherwise available. A written proposal, co-signed by the instructor, must be submitted on the appropriate proposal form for approval by the Department of Italian Studies. Application deadline April 30.

ITA495 Directed Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Contact Information: italian.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: Based on a professor’s research project currently in progress, this course will enable an undergraduate student to play a useful role in the project while receiving concrete training in research. This course is mandatory for all students enrolled in the specialist’s program.

ITA496 Research Methods

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Contact Information: italian.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: This course, linked to the instructor’s research project, will provide training in a variety of research methods. This course includes a component designed to enhance students’ research experience.

CJS396 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: CJS200H1 or CJS201H1, and permission of the CJS Undergraduate Director Recommended Preparation: At least 2.0 credits in Jewish Studies courses (this can include courses listed in the CJS Undergraduate Handbook)
Contact Information: cjs.events@utoronto.ca
Description: A scholarly project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty affiliated with the Centre for Jewish Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CJS498/499Y Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: CJS200H1 and permission of the Centre. Recommended Preparation: CJS400H1
Contact Information: cjs.events@utoronto.ca
Description: A scholarly project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty affiliated with the Centre for Jewish Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

LMP Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: 10th May Deadline
Eligibility: have at least a B+ (cGPA of 3.3) average in an undergraduate program; be registered in a full-time undergraduate program in the academic term immediately prior to the SURE program and expect to return to full-time studies at the end of the research program;
secure an LMP supervisor before applying (see below on how to locate and secure a supervisor);
be Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or international student with a valid student visa.
Contact Information: lmp.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: The LMP SURE Program is comprised of three obligatory elements: a research experience attendance at the Orientation Day on May 10, 2021 presentation of a poster during the LMP SURE Research Day on August 13, 2021 You are expected to engage in full-time research for at least 12 weeks. Official start date will be negotiated between you and your supervisor, but you are urged to begin research by the middle of May in order to have enough research done to submit an abstract for the Research Day.

LMP305Y1: Pathobiology Research Analysis and Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: This course has a lecture-based component that introduces 3rd year Pathobiology Specialist students to biomedical research and to provide them with the analytical and practical skills required to be a successful scientist. Students will also carry out a full-year independent research project under the supervision of a LMP faculty member.
Contact Information: lmp.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: This course is designed to introduce third-year students to biomedical research, and to provide them with the analytical skills required to be a successful scientist. Students will have the opportunity to carry out a full-year research project under the supervision of an LMP faculty member (6-8 hours/week in lab). A lecture component will cover laboratory practice, experimental design, basic logic/argument, statistics, data analysis and scientific communication. The fundamentals taught in these lectures will be used to critique and analyze scientific literature. This course is recommended for students with a general interest in research and especially to students who will conduct additional research projects as part of the LMP summer research program and/or the LMP405Y1 fourth-year research project course.

LMP405Y1: Project in Pathobiology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: For undergraduate students in their 4th year. You can enroll in an independent research project to be completed under the supervision of an LMP faculty member.
Contact Information: lmp.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: A self-contained research project to be completed under the supervision of a faculty member. The main areas of research are as listed in the description of the Department (above). The student will normally have completed three full years of study, and is expected to devote at least one full day per week to the project. Admission is by arrangement with the Department and with a particular supervisor. A list of potential supervisors is available from the Departmental Office and on our website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

LAT428/429 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Contact Information: undergrad.classics@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

LAS410/411 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: LAS200Y/(LAS200H1, 201H1) and LAS300H/LAS301H
Contact Information: spanport@chass.utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to do academic research related to Latin American issues under the supervision of a faculty member. The intent is that the student, aided and advised by the supervisor, will read relevant literature, and plan, execute, analyze and report on an original and independent investigation of an appropriate topic. For application forms, please visit the "Resources" section of the programme's website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

GLSE Undergraduate Summer Research Project Studentship

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed a term in a full-time undergraduate program directly prior to the award period. University of Toronto students must be enrolled in a third or fourth year major and/or specialist in the Faculty of Medicine Basic Science departments and Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology.
University of Toronto and non-University of Toronto students may be considered, including international students (with valid student visa for the full summer work term).
Student must have obtained a cumulative cGPA of 3.0 or higher
Students may be considered by only one application to this program.
Supervisors can be named as primary supervisor for only one application through one unit to this Program.
Be engaged on a full-time basis in research activities under the direction of an eligible supervisor
Interest in future graduate training
Has not started a program of graduate studies
Contact Information: N/A
Description: Graduate and Life Sciences Education, Temerty Faculty of Medicine will award 8 annual summer research project studentships per summer to support third or fourth year specialist and/or major students in our Basic Science departments and in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. Non-University of Toronto students should have equivalent qualifications. This is to provide mentored research opportunities for undergraduate students who undertake in depth study in one of our life sciences programs of study. Each department receives one studentship per summer to be awarded to a student the department selects based on excellent academic merit and interest in future graduate training. Starting 2018, support from GLSE is set at $2,000 per student and the student must be guaranteed at least an additional $2,000 in compensation from other sources managed by sponsoring department

LIN495/496/497/498/499 Individual Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: To be eligible for an independent study course at the 400-level, you must have completed at least 10.0 FCE toward your degree, and at least 3.0 FCE toward your linguistics program of study. You can complete 1.0 FCE with the same supervisor, and no more than 2.0 FCE overall in LIN independent study courses.
Contact Information: linguistics@utoronto.ca
Description: A research or reading project in linguistics undertaken by the student under the supervision of a staff member. Open only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

MSE498Y1 Capstone Project Design of Materials Processes

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: The students, working in small groups complete a project involving design of a materials processing plant, leading to a design report delivered at the conclusion of the course. The topics covered in the lectures and design process include basic materials processing flowsheet for primary processing and recycling of materials, materials and energy balance of individual units and of overall process flowsheets, use of computer software for flowsheet evaluation, translating process flowsheets to resource and utility requirements, energy analysis, capital/operating cost, basics of equipment sizing, operation scheduling, safety and HAZOP, plant layout, and design for sustainability.
Contact Information: materials.engineering@utoronto.ca
Description: The students, working in small groups complete a project involving design of a materials processing plant, leading to a design report delivered at the conclusion of the course. The topics covered in the lectures and design process include basic materials processing flowsheet for primary processing and recycling of materials, materials and energy balance of individual units and of overall process flowsheets, use of computer software for flowsheet evaluation, translating process flowsheets to resource and utility requirements, energy analysis, capital/operating cost, basics of equipment sizing, operation scheduling, safety and HAZOP, plant layout, and design for sustainability.

MAT297/397 Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 3.5 in APM and MAT courses. Permission of the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and of the prospective supervisor.
Contact Information: uginfo@math.toronto.edu
Description: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Similar workload to a 72L course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

MAT395/396 and MAT295/296 Independent Reading in Mathematics

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 3.5 in APM and MAT courses. Permission of the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and of the prospective supervisor.
Contact Information: uginfo@math.toronto.edu
Description: Independent reading under the direction of a faculty member. Topic must be outside current undergraduate offerings. Similar workload to a 36L course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Summer Research Opportunities

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadline: Mid-January, 2022
Eligibility: Program description: 12 week summer program for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students interested in interdisciplinary biological and medical research.
Contact Information: Medbio.Info@utoronto.ca
Description: Contact undergraduate coordinator

American Physiological Society (APS)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Feb 1st Deadline
Eligibility: Only one SURF application per research host may be submitted. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. Applicant should not have more than nine calendar months of research experience in a physiology laboratory, no previous peer-reviewed publications and no previous abstracts submitted to national or international meetings. Applicant must be working with an APS member in good standing. Applicant must have an overall GPA of >3.0 (0-4.0 scale).
Contact Information: FAQ on website
Description: The program funds up to 24 full-time undergraduate students with little or no laboratory research experience to work for 10 weeks during the summer in the laboratory of an established APS investigator. Each student has his/her own research question to work on during the summer. The intent of this program is to excite and encourage students to pursue a career as a basic research scientist. In addition, Fellows receive a travel grant to allow them to attend and present their research data at the following year's APS annual meeting (Experimental Biology), which is a broad-based scientific meeting of five to seven diverse biological scientific societies that are members of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). There are many opportunities for the students to mingle with other undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers at the meeting, in addition to all the scientific presentations and posters they can attend.

Banting and Best Diabetes Centre

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Jan.19th,2023 at 4pm
Eligibility: There are fourteen summer studentships available to qualified undergraduate and/or medical students to carry out full-time summer research in the laboratory of a member of the Banting and Best Diabetes Centre (BBDC). 
Contact Information: admin.bbdc@utoronto.ca
Description: There are fourteen summer studentships available to qualified undergraduate and/or medical students to carry out full-time summer research in the laboratory of a member of the Banting and Best Diabetes Centre (BBDC). Students will be required to work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks between May 1 and August 31, 2020.. The student’s stipend will be a minimum of $5,880 based on an hourly rate of $14 for a 35-hour work week for the 12-week program. The Banting & Best Diabetes Centre will provide $2,940 and a minimum of $2,940 must be provided by the supervisor.

Baycrest Healthcare centre Summer Student Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: See website
Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an undergraduate degree program. Students in medical school may also apply. Students registered in a Master’s or PhD program are not eligible for summer studentships. 
Contact Information: training@research.baycrest.org
Description: This program provides opportunities for university students to conduct research in a laboratory/clinical setting at Baycrest under the supervision of a practicing Scientist from the Research Division. The program is 12 weeks in length, with specific starting and ending dates arranged directly with each hiring Scientist in accordance with their research schedule.

Canadian Blood Services

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified (Not available this year)
Eligibility: The aim of the SIP is to attract and support students at Canada’s post-secondary institutions to contribute to, and experience from, working on projects within any division of CBS. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been supported by the program.
Contact Information: cheryl.hubert@blood.ca
Description: The aim of the SIP is to attract and support students at Canada’s post-secondary institutions to contribute to, and experience from, working on projects within any division of CBS. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been supported by the program. Support is offered directly to the student to a maximum of $7,500 for up to 4 months. Applicants who will work with blood or blood products must provide evidence of a Hepatitis B vaccination before the award commences. Applications are available online at the link provided above or by contacting Cheryl Hubert, Coordinator, Centre for Innovation, Canadian Blood Services,

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 1st Deadline
Eligibility: Full-time students pursuing undergraduate degrees in appropriate disciplines are eligible for studentships to work on a cystic fibrosis project during the summer. Under certain circumstances, other special academic situations may be considered for a Summer Studentship. The proposed supervisor need NOT be in receipt of a Cystic Fibrosis Canada grant.
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: Full-time students pursuing undergraduate degrees in appropriate disciplines are eligible for studentships to work on a cystic fibrosis project during the summer. Under certain circumstances, other special academic situations may be considered for a Summer Studentship. The proposed supervisor need NOT be in receipt of a Cystic Fibrosis Canada grant. On average there are twelve studentships per year, and in 2012 the amount was $4000 per award.

Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Jan 15th Deadline
Eligibility: This award is funded for $5,000 for an 12-13 week research term. Adjudication is by a selection committee and will be competitive based on academic achievement, research potential or experience, and mentor acceptance.
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: This award is funded for $5,000 for an 12-13 week research term. Adjudication is by a selection committee and will be competitive based on academic achievement, research potential or experience, and mentor acceptance.

Canadian Liver Foundation

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Feb 24th Deadline
Eligibility: Applicants must be registered at a Canadian institution in an undergraduate degree program. Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and permanent residents will receive first consideration.
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: The Canadian Liver Foundation Summer Studentship Program provides an opportunity for a limited number of well-motivated students with records of strong academic performance to participate in liver-related research. In 2016, up to six summer studentships may be awarded in Ontario. Applicants must be registered at a Canadian institution in an undergraduate degree program. Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and permanent residents will receive first consideration. The award will be $3500 for the student’s stipend plus $500 for supplies. The specific uses of the funds shall be dictated by the policies of the research administration office of the sponsoring institution. Payment of the award will be made on or about June 1, to the sponsoring institution.

Canadian Society for the History of Medicine

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Nov 10th Deadline
Eligibility: This studentship is open to health sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health students, medical students and students enrolled in course-based (i.e. non-research-based) graduate programs.
Contact Information: FAQ on website
Description: The studentship funds up to four students per year and offers undergraduate students an opportunity to study and learn the techniques of historical research and to encourage future serious study of medical history. Students must be registered in a recognized undergraduate program at a Canadian university. Any full time undergraduate student is eligible to apply provided the proposed project and supervisor meet the criteria. Funding is in the form of a stipend only, to a maximum of $5,500. The award may be held for a period of three consecutive months during the academic summer recess (May-August). Payment is made to the institution where the student is registered.

Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team (CANHEART)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Competition re-opens Jan 2020
Eligibility:  This studentship is open to health sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health students, medical students and students enrolled in course-based (i.e. non-research-based) graduate programs. 
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: CANHEART strives to a) improve the community-based care provided to patients with cardiovascular risk factors and/or chronic conditions, and b) stimulate health system changes and quality improvement activities, resulting in better patient outcomes. This studentship is open to health sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health students, medical students and students enrolled in course-based (i.e. non-research-based) graduate programs. All successful students will be expected to present their research protocol and end of project results in a summer student seminar.

Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium – Inspire Summer Studentships

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Due March 31, 2023, 23:59 ET
Eligibility: Be registered in a bachelor’s degree program at the University of Toronto, excluding undergraduate professional degree programs (MD, DDS, BScN), Complete their third year of an undergraduate program at U of T by April 2023, Self-identify as Black or Indigenous, Intend to re-register for full-time undergraduate studies at U of T in September 2023, Be available to work full-time for 16 weeks between May 1 to August 31, 2023, Have supervisor with a primary affiliation at one of EPIC’s partner institutions (the Hospital for Sick Children, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Unity Health Toronto, University Health Network and University of Toronto)
Contact Information: For questions or more information, please visit our website or contact epic@utoronto.ca
Description: The EPIC Inspire Summer Studentships will foster inclusive excellence by providing third-year Black and Indigenous undergraduate students with opportunities to engage in infectious disease research with and receive mentorship from EPIC’s faculty members. These awards aim to support Black and Indigenous students who are interested in infectious diseases and to create a more diverse talent pool for the next generation of infectious disease research leaders. Faculty members who supervise an EPIC Inspire Summer Student Fellow must also commit to supporting the student in continuing their work as a fourth-year thesis project, should the student choose to do so.
 

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital The Ward Family Summer Student Research Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: This 12-week program runs from May 3 to July 23, 2021.
Eligibility: Successful incumbents will work with a BRI Scientist and their team on a research project and showcase their research to the organization and visitors at the annual Ward Student Research Day held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. As part of the program, successful candidates will participate in events such as Lunch & Learns, Wheelchair Basketball, the Ward Summer Student Research Day and other BRI-related events to enhance both their training and research experience.
Contact Information: N/A
Description: The Ward Summer Student Research Program is a highly prestigious student experience offered by the Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) that provides opportunities to undergraduate students to experience a unique interdisciplinary mentorship within the field of research.

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Feb 28th Deadline
Eligibility: Students must have completed, at the minimum, their second undergraduate year of a recognized university science program by May 2019. Students will be expected to complete a three (3) month period at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum and work full-time hours (37.5 hours per week). Students will work on a project assigned to them by their laboratory supervisor. In addition, students will be required to summarize their work in the form of a poster presentation at an event near the end of the summer.
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: The summer student program is extremely competitive. Individual scientists select their own summer students; there is no centralized selection process. Please be aware that acceptances are made on a rolling basis. Students must have completed, at the minimum, their second undergraduate year of a recognized university science program by May 2019. Students will be expected to complete a three (3) month period at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum and work full-time hours (37.5 hours per week). Students will work on a project assigned to them by their laboratory supervisor. In addition, students will be required to summarize their work in the form of a poster presentation at an event near the end of the summer. Students will be paid at an hourly rate of $14.00+ 4% vacation pay.

MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions 2021 Summer Student Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: application deadline is 5pm EST on April 16
Eligibility: Interested in building research skills and exploring a career in research that aims to reduce health inequities, Self-identified as Black, Indigenous or a person of colour, Currently enrolled in a university/college undergraduate program, including those who are currently in their final semester of undergrad. Legally able to work in Canada. Available to participate full-time (37.5 hours/week) for the full 10-week program (June 1-August 6, 2021)
Contact Information: Suzanne.Zerger@unityhealth.to
Description: The MAP Summer Student Program is an opportunity to: Gain research skills, experience, and mentorship, to help prepare for graduate school or other career goals Access professional development resources available through MAP and St. Michael’s Hospital Participate in skill-building workshops related to professional development Connect with other undergraduate students who are interested in health equity research Students are paid $16/hour, 37.5 hours per week. The program is 10 weeks long (June 1-August 6, 2021).

Ontario Brain Institute - Internship Opportunities

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Vary depending on Internship
Eligibility: A recent graduate or postdoc in neuroscience or a related field within the last 3 years. Passionate about neuroscience, neurotechnology, and brain health Ready to leverage the internship experience to launch an exciting career.
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: Developing future management talent is essential to keep up with a growing neurotechnology cluster ecosystem in Ontario. We are ensuring a talent pool of highly qualified personnel (HQPs) is ready to support and lead the ecosystem by offering experiential learning opportunities for post-graduates. Interns gain ‘beyond the bench’ management and leadership skills and work experiences to help them launch their careers in the highly competitive innovation ecosystem.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Dec 2nd Deadline
Eligibility: Undergraduate students and medical students are eligible for summer fellowships.  Graduate students may apply if they can demonstrate a financial need, such as lack of summer funding. Each applicant must identify a mentor, with whom he or she will conduct the proposed project.
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: PDF’s Summer Fellowship Program is used to support students – from advanced undergraduates to graduate and medical students – in their pursuit of Parkinson's-related summer research projects. Fellows work under the close supervision of a sponsor who is an expert in the Parkinson's community and oversees the project. Typically, summer fellowships are offered for 10 weeks of laboratory work with an award of $4,000. Undergraduate students and medical students are eligible for summer fellowships. Graduate students may apply if they can demonstrate a financial need, such as lack of summer funding. Each applicant must identify a mentor, with whom he or she will conduct the proposed project. Please note that this year, all applications must be submitted online through the PDF website at grants.pdf.org; no paper copies will be accepted.

Public Health Ontario Student Placements

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: Placement opportunities are only available to students who are currently enrolled in an academic program and are required to complete a practicum or training placement to fulfill program requirements.
Contact Information: students@oahpp.ca
Description: At PHO, students gain practical experience in public health through hands-on practicums and research placements. We help students define and meet specific program objectives, as well as their own personal learning goals.

Sandra Rotman Centre and Grand Challenges Canada

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Jan 19th Deadline
Eligibility: Each summer, Grand Challenges Canada welcomes passionate and driven students from a variety of disciplines to work as part of our team through our Summer Student Program. Grand Challenges Canada’s Summer Students will work in and across the following areas, based on their interests and experience: Operations and Finance; Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health; Every Woman Every Child (EWEC) Innovation Marketplace. To be eligible for a summer studentship, students must be currently enrolled in, or graduated within the last year from, a post-secondary institution at the time of submitting an application. International students are eligible to apply as long as they meet the aforementioned criteria and are authorized to work in Canada.

Contact Information: refer to website
Description: Each summer, Grand Challenges Canada welcomes passionate and driven students from a variety of disciplines to work as part of our team through our Summer Student Program. Grand Challenges Canada’s Summer Students will work in and across the following areas, based on their interests and experience: Operations and Finance; Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health; Every Woman Every Child (EWEC) Innovation Marketplace. To be eligible for a summer studentship, students must be currently enrolled in, or graduated within the last year from, a post-secondary institution at the time of submitting an application. International students are eligible to apply as long as they meet the aforementioned criteria and are authorized to work in Canada.

SickKids Hospital SSURE (SickKids Summer Research Program)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility:

Any non-graduate research student working under a SickKids scientist for or over the summer may participate in the SSuRe Program activities, regardless of citizenship, area of placement or study, or source of payment. The only area of the SSuRe Program with restrictions is if the scientist with whom you'll be working is receiving a Lunenfeld Summer Studentship. Scientists will advise you if you are a Lunenfeld funded student. 

No minimum grade point average (GPA) is required to be eligible to apply to the program. However, please note that these positions are highly competitive, therefore a strong GPA is advantageous.
Contact Information: (416) 813-1500
Description: The SickKids Summer Research (SSuRe) Program provides professional and career development opportunities for undergraduate students who are working on a research project with a Research Institute (RI) scientist for the summer.

St. Michael's Hospital Keenan Research Summer Student Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: See website
Eligibility: Students who are in a full-time undergraduate degree program at time of application, Students in medical school full-time, High school graduates who are enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program for the fall (proof of enrollment is required)
Contact Information: KRSS.Program@unityhealth.to
Description: Research summer students MAY be granted access to Electronic Medical Records (e.g., Soarian/Sunrise) or have access to PHI of patients or research subjects providing they pass a research specific privacy training course.

Sunnybrook Research Institute Summer Student Research Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Not specified
Eligibility: For all our student programs, with the exception of the Focused Ultrasound High School Summer Research Program, students must be enrolled in a university program (it does not need to be the University of Toronto) and hold at least a B+ average in their most recent year of study. Students who have recently completed a program before the summer but who show strong evidence of an intended career trajectory in medical research may be considered. Students holding a visa are eligible only if the visa permits.
Contact Information: FAQ on website
Description: Sunnybrook Research Institute offers a Summer Student Research Program. The program provides undergraduate students with a unique hospital-based research experience and showcases the postgraduate environment as a prospective career. The employment term runs from May to September. The program starts with an orientation to SRI, and is followed by regular seminars whereby leading faculty talk about their research. In August, students present their work at the Summer Student Poster Competition.

The Hospital for Sick Children - Clinic and Metabolic Generics

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Jan 24th Deadline
Eligibility: The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at The Hospital for Sick Children is offering an annual summer student award. This award has been made possible by the Starbucks Coffee Company Endowment Fund and will enable a student to participate in a clinical genetics research project for a 12-week term. At the time of application, students must be in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree program. Students in medical school may also apply.
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: The 2018 SSuRe Program activities will run from April 29 - August 13. Specific start dates are arranged directly with the hiring scientists. Some scientists will post their available positions on December 18, 2017. The deadline to apply to these centrally posted positions is January 31, 2018. After the deadline, students are advised to contact the scientist(s) directly to inquire if positions remain available. Each scientist will indicate the method by which they wish to receive applications (i.e. mail, fax, email). The method(s) indicated are the only way to apply to each scientist. Any non-graduate research student working under a SickKids scientist for or over the summer may participate in the SSuRe Program activities, regardless of citizenship, area of placement or study, or source of payment. The only area of the SSuRe Program with restrictions is if the scientist with whom you'll be working is receiving a Lunenfeld Summer Studentship. Scientists will advise you if you are a Lunenfeld funded student. No minimum grade point average (GPA) is required to be eligible to apply to the program. However, please note that these positions are highly competitive, therefore a strong GPA is advantageous.

UHN Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Radiation Medicine Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 1st - positions posted
Eligibility: Our summer students are typically undergraduates. We also welcome requests from medical students.
Contact Information: RMP.Summer.Student.Program@uhn.ca
Description: The Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) at Princess Margaret offers outstanding summer research opportunities for students. Research preceptors work with students to gradually immerse them in the professional milieu. The summer student program offers a wide range of programs and technologies in a supportive, collegial interprofessional work environment.

Women's College Research Institute Summer Student Research Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Mid-December applications posted
Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or health professional program. Only students who are enrolled in an academic program for Fall 2021 will be considered
Contact Information: maya.strasser@wchospital.ca
Description: Women's College Research Institute is reaching out to undergraduate, graduate or health professional program students in the formative stages of their education who may be considering the option of a research career. The Summer Student Research Program is a training program designed specifically for these groups of students.

MGY480/481/482Y1: Special Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: MGY311Y1, BCH371H1/MGY312H1/MGY314H1/MGY315H1/MGY376H1/MGY379H1
Contact Information: (416) 978-8359
Description: An opportunity for specialized individual research in molecular genetics and microbiology by arrangement with the course coordinator. Students are required to perform an original research project and attend relevant research seminars. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Summer Research Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadline: March 15, 2022
Eligibility: To participate in the Molecular Genetics Undergraduate Summer Research Program, you must: 1) be enrolled in a undergraduate life sciences program at a Canadian University, or have completed the appropriate coursework that would prepare you for the type of research that you wish to conduct, 2) secure a supervisor, 3)Complete an application form, signed by your supervisor (digital signatures are permitted) 4)If you are applying to NSERC, please have your completed documents ready for upload. 5)Submit the application form through one of the links on the webpage.
Contact Information: (416) 978-8359
Description: Are you interested in participating in cutting-edge research in the Department of Molecular Genetics during the summer? Molecular Genetics Summer Research participants program will have the opportunity to investigate questions of fundamental importance in molecular, cellular and development genetics. If you would like to conduct ground-breaking research apply to the Department of Molecular Genetics Summer Research Program!

NMC495/496/497

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of the Department
Contact Information: nmc@utoronto.ca
Description: The student must obtain the consent of an appropriate full-time NMC faculty member to supervise the proposed topic, which is subject to approval by the Associate Chair, Undergraduate. The course application form is available from the NMC Undergraduate Administrator. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

NMC499Y Senior Thesis

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 4th year status in NMC Specialist program; supervisor's approval; departmental approval.
Contact Information: nmc@utoronto.ca
Description: A 40-60 page (15,000-20,000 word) research paper (100% of the final mark) written under the supervision of a full-time NMC faculty member. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

NEW495Y/496/497/498 Independent Community Engaged Learning Seminar

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Compile the following two items into one single file: a) a covering letter, indicating your interest and background relevant to the specific position; and (b) your resume.
Contact Information: nc.servicelearning@utoronto.ca
Description: A placement-based course in which students develop knowledge, practice and professional skills appropriate to the social purpose sector while working to support programming for community partners. The accompanying seminar considers critical social justice issues and creative models of community-engagement practice from grassroots, community and non-profit organizations and other perspectives that support students’ experiential, participatory and reflective learning. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

NEW390/391/490/491 New College Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 8.0 credits and permission of the College for 300 level Prerequisite: Completion of 12.0 credits and permission of the College - 400 level
Contact Information: nc.servicelearning@utoronto.ca
Description: New College Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

NFS394/494Y Research Projects

Position Type: Research
Application Period: September 3rd deadline
Eligibility: Prior consent of the supervising staff member. Strong academic background (B+ average). Courses taken in nutrition. Departmental approval.
Contact Information: (416) 978-2422
Description: Research experience under the supervision of a Departmental staff member. The course entails designing and carrying out a small research project and the preparation and presentation of both a research proposal and a final report. Note that the research project NFS394Y1 requires the prior consent of a staff member who will supervise the project and departmental approval before enrolment. The student is responsible for locating a supervisor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadline Feb 26th
Eligibility: Students must have successfully completed a term in a full-time undergraduate program directly prior to the award period. Students must have an average of B+ (3.3 GPA) or higher in the two most recent terms to be eligible
Students who have completed their undergraduate program are not eligible, unless they have been accepted into an undergraduate professional program (medical undergraduate degree program).
Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate professional program (medical undergraduate degree program) are eligible to apply.
University of Toronto and non-University of Toronto students may apply, including international students
Students may submit only one application to this program. Departure from this rule will result in the application being accorded a lower priority or even denied
Students cannot accept multiple summer research awards at the same time
Students must be supervised by a Nutritional Sciences faculty member and are encouraged to contact prospective supervisors to formally introduce themselves and indicate their interest in the faculty member's research using the following list of supervising faculty below.
Supervisors can be named as primary supervisor for only one application through one unit to this Program.
Contact Information: (416) 978-2422
Description: The Department of Nutritional Sciences provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to become involved in research within various aspects of nutrition. Diet and cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and aging Nutrition, cognitive function, and brain development Food intake regulation and feeding behaviour Pediatric nutrition from neonate to teenager Biochemical and physiological function of food components - fiber, fatty acids, and anti-oxidants Nutrition and poverty Clinical nutrition

Advanced Service Learning Internships

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Vary depending on Internship
Eligibility: Advanced service learning opportunities (commonly referred to as internships) are individual placements open to PCJ students for Fall 2020 (September – December) and Winter 2021 (January – April). These opportunities are different from the group-placements offered through PCJ362H: Service Learning. To be eligible to participate, students must have completed PCJ260Y1. Successful applicants will be enrolled in PCJ499H1F/S and will receive 0.5 FCE. All positions are unpaid. For the 2020-21 academic year, all positions will be conducted remotely until further notice.
Contact Information: pcj.program@utoronto.ca
Description: Advanced service learning opportunities (commonly referred to as internships) are individual placements open to PCJ students for Fall 2020 (September – December) and Winter 2021 (January – April). These opportunities are different from the group-placements offered through PCJ362H: Service Learning. To be eligible to participate, students must have completed PCJ260Y1. Successful applicants will be enrolled in PCJ499H1F/S and will receive 0.5 FCE. All positions are unpaid. For the 2020-21 academic year, all positions will be conducted remotely until further notice.

PCJ499Y Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: PCJ260Y1
Contact Information: pcj.program@utoronto.ca
Description: This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore topics not covered in the curriculum, or to develop a more detailed focus on topics covered. Approval of the program director is required. The student must obtain written agreement of the instructor who will supervise the independent study, submit the proposal to and obtain approval from the director and program administrator, who will then add the student to the course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PHC489Y1 - PHC Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission from the Course Coordinator and enrolled as a Year 4 student in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry specialist program.
Contact Information: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca
Description: This course will provide research experience under the supervision of a Departmental staff member. The goal is to deepen the student’s understanding of the scientific basis and practical techniques relevant to modern pharmaceutical development. This course is restricted to Pharmaceutical Chemistry specialist program students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PCL297H1 Research Experience in Pharmacology & Toxicology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: A formal opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills within a research laboratory setting. Students will have a chance to become familiar and efficient at good lab practices, develop critical thinking and evaluation skills while applying their knowledge and developing trouble shooting skills to practical research questions. This course is Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: None; Permission of Faculty Supervisor and Course Coordinator required.
Contact Information: undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca
Description: A formal opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills within a research laboratory setting. Students will have a chance to become familiar and efficient at good lab practices, develop critical thinking and evaluation skills while applying their knowledge and developing trouble shooting skills to practical research questions. This course is Pass/Fail. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PCL397Y Summer Research Exchange Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: December 1, 2022
Eligibility: Minimum CGPA of 3.0 or with permission from the Department, Students are recommended to have completed the following courses with a min. grade of 70%: PCL201H1, PCL302H1, PSL300H1, PSL301H1
Priority will be given to students in a Major or Specialist program sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Contact Information: undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca
Description: An independent research project in a pharmacology and/or toxicology laboratory in an approved partner university. This international research experience will be supervised by a faculty member at the partner institution and will allow students to develop critical thinking and evaluation skills while applying their knowledge and trouble shooting skills to practical research questions. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PCL472Y1 Project in Pharmacology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: PCL201H, PCL302H, PCL366H/PCL367H/PCL368H, STA288/PCL376H, and permission of Department
Contact Information: undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca
Description: This course affords students an opportunity for hands-on research experience in a laboratory or applied pharmacology setting. Students will work under the supervision of a faculty member and will submit a final written report and oral presentation. Enrollment is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. It is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement with an approved supervisor before the course begins (a list of potential supervisors can be obtained from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology). Students will be registered in the course once their ballot form (obtained from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology) is signed by an approved supervisor and approved by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students are expected to spend approximately 200 hours towards this project but this will be project/supervisor dependent. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PCL474Y1 Project in Toxicology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: PCL201H, PCL302H, PCL366H/PCL367H/PCL368H, STA288/PCL376H, and permission of Department
Contact Information: undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca
Description: This course affords students an opportunity for hands-on research experience in a laboratory or applied toxicology setting. Students will work under the supervision of a staff member and will submit a final written report and oral presentation. Enrollment is limited and requires permission from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. It is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement with an approved supervisor before the course begins (a list of potential supervisors can be obtained from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology). Students will be registered in the course once their ballot form (obtained from the Department of Pharmacology) is signed by an approved supervisor and approved by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students are expected to spend approximately 200 hours towards this project but this will be project/supervisor dependent. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Professional Experience year Co-op program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: Students are accepted into the program at the end of their 3rd undergraduate year. They are drawn from the Specialist programs in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. They will have an excellent academic record with a minimum 3.0 GPA and should also be well-rounded individuals with a variety of non-academic interests, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high degree of achievement motivation. The program usually runs from the beginning of September to the end of August. Occasionally, there are 16-month internships running from the beginning of May until the end of August in the following year.
Contact Information: undergrad.pharmtox@utoronto.ca
Description: The PEY Co-op program is a 12-16 month, project-based, paid employment placement that takes place between the 3rd and 4th years of undergraduate study. It provides you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you have acquired in the first three years of university to private- or public-sector settings. You could be placed at pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, university research labs, university-affiliated organizations or governmental research agencies.

PHL490/495/496/497/498/499 Individual Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Individual Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Contact Information: undergrad.phil@utoronto.ca
Description: Individual Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

CQIQC Undergraduate Summer Research Studentships

Position Type: Research
Application Period: 31 January Deadline
Eligibility: Advanced undergraduates majoring in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Quantum dynamics in molecules and nanoscale systems or related areas, with excellent GPAs who have one or more years remaining in their programme before the expected completion of their undergraduate degree.
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: The Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC), located at the University of Toronto, is accepting applications for Prize Scholarships for Undergraduate Students to undertake Summer Research Projects at the University of Toronto in 2021. CQIQC will provide funds for students to spend the summer working in one of the research groups associated with the Center.

PHY371/372 Supervised Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Consult the Physics Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies)
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: An individual study program chosen by the student with the advice of, and under the direction of, a staff member. A student may take advantage of this course either to specialize further in a field of interest or to explore interdisciplinary fields not available in the regular syllabus. Consult the department web pages for some possible topics. This course may also be available in the summer. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PHY471/472 Supervised Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Consult the Physics Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies).
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: An individual study program chosen by the student with the advice of, and under the direction of, a staff member. A student may take advantage of this course either to specialize further in a field of interest or to explore interdisciplinary fields not available in the regular syllabus. Consult the department web pages for some possible topics. This course may also be available in the summer. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PHY478/479 Undergraduate Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Consult the Physics Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies)
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: An individual experimental or theoretical research project undertaken with the advice of, and under the direction of, a faculty member. A student may take advantage of this course either to specialize further in a field of interest or to explore independent research. Consult the department web site for possible topics. This course may also be available in the summer. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Position Type: Research
Application Period:  Deadline March 1, 2023
Eligibility: Intended only for full time students at the University of Toronto. First year applicants must complete PHY152H before the summer.
Students in second, third and fourth year must be enrolled in a Physics Program.
Preference will be given to those enrolled in the Physics Specialist or joint Specialist programs.
Engineering Science Physics Option students will also be considered.
No prior research experience is required.
Contact Information: ugcoord@physics.utoronto.ca
Description: The U of T Physics Summer Undergraduate Fellowships (SURF) is intended to provide entry-level summer research experience for students who have completed or are currently taking First or Second Year Physics courses at the University of Toronto. Projects will involve undergraduate lab development and research with faculty in the Department of Physics.

PSL496Y/PSL497Y: Translational Physiology Research Project

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: PSL300H1, PSL301H1, PSL310H1, PSL372H1
Contact Information: anthony.gramolini@utoronto.ca
Description: Engage in supervised original science research, either basic or clinical, combined with a healthcare placement. Develop skills in defining scientific questions, designing experiments, analyzing data, and communicating your results. Gain insight into the power of translational bench-to-bedside research. Discover your interest in becoming a science researcher. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PSL498Y,PSL499H1 Project in Physiology

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadline: August 29, 2023
Eligibility: 

Pre-requisites:  PSL304H1, PSL305H1, PSL372H1F, PSL374H1S, Description: Students will carry out original laboratory research under the guidance of a PHYSIOLOGY staff member. Students are responsible for locating their own Physiology supervisor. Review the list of potential physiology supervisors for students wishing to take PSL498Y. The listing includes contact numbers and a brief description of the professor's area of research interest. The subject of each student's project is arrived at by mutual agreement between student and Physiology supervisor.

Acceptance into PSL498Y is based on an overall average within the B (73-76%) range and students must have at least a B+ average in PSL304H, PSL305H, PSL372H1F and PSL374H1S.

Students with exceptional academic background but missing some of the requirements may be admitted with permission of the Course Coordinator. Students in Biophysics program may substitute Physics practical courses for PSL372H1F/374H1S. If you have any questions concerning your eligibility, please contact the Course Coordinator.

Students will not be able to request this course on ROSI. A ballot form must be completed and submitted to the Physiology Office for approval by the Course Director. Ballot forms are available in the Physiology Office, MSB 3209. After approval, the course will be entered on the student's course list by Physiology Office staff.

There will be an orientation meeting of this course in September, at that time the Course Director will discuss expectations for the course, answer students' questions and distribute the marks breakdown schedule.
Contact Information: anthony.gramolini@utoronto.ca
Description: Laboratory research project with reading assignments leading to a final report. By special arrangement with a Physiology staff member after admission to course. PSL498Y1 is recommended for students applying to the Physiology graduate program. Enrollment in this course is restricted to students in the Physiology Specialist and Major Programs, although permission is granted to students in other programs upon approval by the Department. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PLN425 - Research in Planetary Science

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Research report by student in consultation with individual staff member in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. This course is intended for students in the final year of the Planetary Science specialist program. Students must enrol with the course coordinator. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Contact Information: not specified
Description: Research report by student in consultation with individual staff member in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. This course is intended for students in the final year of the Planetary Science specialist program. Students must enrol with the course coordinator. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

POL395/396/397Y Research Participation

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Available to students in their third year of study (who have completed at least 9.0 credits)
Contact Information: undergrad.polsci@utoronto.ca
Description: Credit course for supervised participation in a faculty research project. Offered only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Interested faculty review plans with the Undergraduate Director, and then make the opportunity known to students as appropriate. Check with Undergraduate Office for more details and faculty proposal form.

POL495/496/497 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Open only when a Political Science full-time faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Students must find an appropriate supervisor in the Department of Political Science and obtain the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies before enrolling. Obtain details and an application form from the Department Undergraduate Office. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Department's website at www.politics.utoronto.ca.
Contact Information: undergrad.polsci@utoronto.ca
Description: Open only when a Political Science full-time faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Students must find an appropriate supervisor in the Department of Political Science and obtain the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies before enrolling. Obtain details and an application form from the Department Undergraduate Office. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Department's website at www.politics.utoronto.ca.

POL499Y Senior Thesis and Thesis Seminar

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: 14.0 credits, 3.0 GPA in Political Science courses, supervisor's approval, an approved thesis proposal.
Contact Information: undergrad.polsci@utoronto.ca
Description: A 40 to 60-page (15,000 to 20,000 word) research paper (75% of the final mark) written under the supervision of a political science faculty member and a companion thesis seminar (25% of final mark). The seminar provides a forum for students to periodically present and discuss their on-going research and to examine issues and approaches related to the structure, organization and presentation of the thesis.

PRT490H1 - Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: PRT320Y1 and written approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator
Contact Information: spanport.undergraduate@utoronto.ca
Description: Individual study with a member of staff on a topic of common interest including readings, discussion and written assignments. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

PSY405/406H1 Individual Projects

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: PSY202H1/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/STA221H1/SOC252H1/SOC300H1, and appropriate background for the proposed work
Contact Information: refer to website
Description: An intensive laboratory or applied research project under the supervision of a Department of Psychology faculty member. Project must be academically demanding and uniquely suitable for the individual student. Additional information and applications are available at the department and on its website. This course is open to all Psychology program students.

RLG401/402 Independent Studies Abroad

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Intensive programs of study including site visits and lectures in areas of religious significance abroad. Preparatory work expected, together with paper or assignments upon return. (Y1 course: 4 weeks minimum; H course: 2 weeks minimum)
Contact Information: religion.admin@utoronto.ca
Description: Intensive programs of study including site visits and lectures in areas of religious significance abroad. Preparatory work expected, together with paper or assignments upon return.

RLG404H1- Departmental Capstone -Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: open to 4th year Religion Specialists and Majors
Contact Information: religion.admin@utoronto.ca
Description: An integrative capstone seminar that emphasizes iterative development of a research project, locating a research specialization within its broader disciplinary audience, and communicating the process and results of a research project to non-specialists within the study of religion.Open to Religion Specialists and Majors only.

RLG490/492/493H1 - Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Student-initiated intensive research courses supervised by faculty members of the Department. The student must obtain both a Supervisor's agreement and the Department's approval in order to register. The maximum number of Independent Research courses one may take is two full-course equivalents. Deadline for submitting applications to Department, including Supervisor's approval, is the first week of classes of the session. A full-course may be compressed into a single session or spread through two sessions; a half-course may similarly be done in either one session or across two sessions. These courses are open to majors and specialists only. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Contact Information: religion.admin@utoronto.ca
Description: Student-initiated intensive research courses supervised by faculty members of the Department. The student must obtain both a Supervisor's agreement and the Department's approval in order to register. The maximum number of Independent Research courses one may take is two full-course equivalents. Deadline for submitting applications to Department, including Supervisor's approval, is the first week of classes of the session. A full-course may be compressed into a single session or spread through two sessions; a half-course may similarly be done in either one session or across two sessions. These courses are open to majors and specialists only. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

SLA498/499 Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Permission of the Department
Contact Information: undergrad.slavic@utoronto.ca
Description: A year-long research project (primarily for majors in Slavic POSts) on an approved major topic in a Slavic literature or culture, or Slavic linguistics, supervised by one of the Department’s instructors. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

SOC390/391/392 Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Students must have completed 10.0 courses towards their degree, plus a SOC course at the 300+ level to be eligible for 300-level Independent Research.
Contact Information: sociology.undergraduate@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent Research courses allow students to pursue a specific topic of interest. These courses are offered at the 300-level, as full or half courses. Students work independently with a professor in the Department who acts as research supervisor. There are no formal class meetings, lectures, or readings other than what is agreed to with the supervisor. Professors accept supervisory responsibility at their discretion. They are not required to serve as research supervisors. It is recommended that students approach a professor working in the same sub-discipline of sociology. Often students become interested in a topic through a SOC course and approach the instructor of that course for supervision; however, this is not required. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. For further details, please visit our website at: http://sociology.utoronto.ca/st-george-campus/courses-3/independent-research-course/

SOC490/491/492 Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Students must have completed 15.0 courses towards their degree, plus a SOC course at the 300+ level to be eligible for 400-level Independent Research.
Contact Information: sociology.undergraduate@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent Research courses allow students to pursue a specific topic of interest. These courses are offered at the 400-level, as full or half courses. Students work independently with a professor in the Department who acts as research supervisor. There are no formal class meetings, lectures, or readings other than what is agreed to with the supervisor. Professors accept supervisory responsibility at their discretion. They are not required to serve as research supervisors. It is recommended that students approach a professor working in the same sub-discipline of sociology. Often students become interested in a topic through a SOC course and approach the instructor of that course for supervision; however, this is not required. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. For further details, please visit our website at: http://sociology.utoronto.ca/st-george-campus/courses-3/independent-research-course/

SPA490/491 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: At least one 300-series half-course in Spanish, and written approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator
Contact Information: spanport.undergraduate@utoronto.ca
Description: Individual study with a member of staff on a topic of common interest including readings, discussion and written assignments. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

SMC380H1F / SMC380H1S / SMC381Y1 / SMC480H1F / SMC480H1S / SMC481Y1 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: An independent research project to be proposed by the student and supervised by a full-time faculty member affiliated with St. Michael’s College sponsored programs.
Contact Information: 
Description: An opportunity for students to pursue an independent course of study not otherwise available in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's Office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

SMC395Y/396H1F Independent Study Courses

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: A research project chosen by the student in consultation with an instructor and approved by the Program Co-ordinator. Arrangements for the choice of topic and supervisor must be completed by the student before registration.
Contact Information: (416) 926-1300
Description: An independent research project to be proposed by the student and supervised by a member of faculty affiliated with the Mediaeval Studies Program. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's Office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

SMC435H1F Independent Studies in Mediaeval Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prereq: Ten full courses
Contact Information: (416) 926-1300
Description: An independent research project to be proposed by the student and supervised by a member of faculty affiliated with the Mediaeval Studies Program. Application forms are available from the SMC Principal's Office. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

SMC457H1F Directed Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: prereq: Permission of Program Director
Contact Information: (416) 926-1300
Description: Based on a professor's research project currently in progress, this course will enable an undergraduate student to play a useful role in the project while receiving hands-on training in research. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

SMC490 Senior Essay in Mediaeval Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: SMC219Y1/SMC228H1/SMC229H1; enrolment in the Major program; approval of Program Director
Contact Information: (416) 926-1300
Description: A scholarly project chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty member and approved by the Program Coordinator. Arrangements for the choice of topic and supervisor must be completed by the student before registration. The project will be accompanied by a research seminar component. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

STA496/497/498/499 Independent Research

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Prerequisite: At least 1.0 STA credit at the 300+ level with a minimum grade of 80% in each course
Contact Information: info.statistics@utoronto.ca
Description: Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Students wishing to take this course must have the permission of the Department of Statistical Sciences and of the prospective supervisor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Summer Undergraduate Research Award (SURA)

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: Student Eligibility: 1. Must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a Department of Statistical Sciences Specialist or Major program. 2. Currently registered full-time or part-time student at the time of application. 3. Must have completed STA3
Contact Information: info.statistics@utoronto.ca
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Award (SURA) will take place for a 16 week period from May-Aug, 2021. The award is open to all students who are currently enrolled in a Department of Statistical Sciences (DoSS) Specialist or Major program and who have completed STA302 with at least a B+ by the time of application.

Independent Studies Program

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: Students enrolling for the first time register for one or more of TRN300H1, 301Y1, 302Y1 (third year), or for one or more of TRN400H1, 404Y1, 405Y1 (fourth year), as appropriate. Those enrolling for a second time register in one of TRN400H1, 404Y1 and 405Y1, as appropriate. Enrollment in third year TRN independent studies courses is not a prerequisite for fourth year TRN independent studies courses but students who initially enrol in fourth year TRN independent studies courses may not subsequently enroll in third year TRN independent studies courses.
Contact Information: leslie.boehm@utoronto.ca
Description: The Trinity College Independent Studies Program is open to students of all colleges. Only full-time students are eligible to apply. The program allows you to undertake extensive research into a topic that interests you, and is an especially suitable way of doing interdisciplinary work on subjects that are not directly part of the present university curriculum. Enrollment is open until the end of the first week of the semester in which the course will begin.

International Experience

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Spring
Eligibility: Students participating in the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship program will register for TRN307 and receive academic credit for their summer internship placement (grades are based on written work and supervisor evaluation). Students may develop their own international experience, which may be eligible for TRN307H. Students should consult with Trinity’s Dean of Arts about their international opportunity: deanofarts@trinity.utoronto.ca or 416-978-8454.
Contact Information: artsdean@trinity.utoronto.ca
Description: International Experience I (TRN307H) involves one semester, typically in the summer, research experience abroad. Students participate in a research project under the mentorship of a faculty supervisor in the host institution and gain experience of working and living abroad. There are a couple of ways to enroll in TRN307H:

Mitacs Globalink Research Award

Position Type: Research
Application Period: February 10th Deadline
Eligibility: – 2020 Trinity College Mitacs Globalinks Research Award Application
Contact Information: mitacs@trinity.utoronto.ca
Description: The Mitacs Globalink Research Award will provide students with $6,000 scholarship to participate in research projects focusing on Immunology research at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne Australia.

Trinity Comprehensive paper

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer
Eligibility: TRN377Y is a prerequisite for this course. Students will work together with their faculty mentor to take the paper submitted in TRN377Y and edit the paper to the level of a publication quality review article. This is expected to be an iterative process where the student is expected to get feedback from the faculty supervisor and incorporate this feedback into the final document. The feedback will include comments on structure, coverage, bibliography, content and style. The goal is to provide students with a full sense of the type of skills for writing at the professional level and prepare them for graduate studies. Students will be provided with a preliminary assessment before the drop date for the H course and the final evaluation will come from grading of the final paper by two faculty members with expertise in the topic and a supervisor’s evaluation.
Contact Information: leslie.boehm@utoronto.ca
Description: The goal of these two courses is to provide Trinity College students in any field of study with the opportunity to produce a publication quality review article. Students will apply during their second year to the course coordinator Prof. Leslie Boehm (leslie.boehm@utoronto.ca) for permission to take the course. Students selected for the course will be given access to a website in which faculty mentors (drawn from the Trinity College Fellows and Associates) who are willing to mentor students have provided topic outlines. Students and mentors will come to a signed agreement in which the student agrees to read textbook level introductory material by the end of second year in preparation for TRN377Y1.

Undergraduate Research Conference

Position Type: Research
Application Period: March 13th
Eligibility: N/A
Contact Information: welcome@trinity.utoronto.ca
Description: The Trinity College Undergraduate Research Conference (TCURC) will take place on Saturday, March 13th, 2021. This is the first time TCURC will be completely online. The conference begins at 10:00 am with some short opening remarks before we get started right away with the conference content. Conference panels and presentations will take place in online breakout rooms. There will be breaks between sessions, including a half hour lunch break.

Summer Drama Program (affiliated with Faculty of Music)

Position Type: Research, Internship
Application Period: Summer (resume summer 2022)
Eligibility: We are accepting students with some experience and high interest in theatre either through acting or digital media production for theatre (including sound design).
Contact Information: summer.drama@utoronto.ca
Description: Whether you are coming from a different city, country or continent, UC Summer Drama offers an environment of growth and exploration for students entering or currently enrolled in a college or university. We are accepting students with some experience and high interest in theatre either through acting or digital media production for theatre (including sound design).

UNI393/394 or 495/496 Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadlines: June 30th for Fall enrolment, September 15th for Spring enrolment and February 15th for summer enrolment
Eligibility: You are a student enrolled in a UC Program (Canadian Studies, Cognitive Science, Drama, Health Studies, Sexual Diversity Studies) OR you are a UC registered student not enrolled in a UC Program. You have a minimum cumulative GPA (or cGPA) of 3.0
You have completed 10.0 FCEs (for UNI393Y1 and UNI394H1) OR 15.0 FCEs (for UNI495Y1 and UNI496H1)
You have secured an agreement and permission from a Faculty member to supervise your project (see form below)
Your proposal has been approved by the Vice-Principal of University College (see form below)
Contact Information: uc.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: An opportunity to design an independent research course of study at the 400 level not otherwise available within the Faculty. Normally, students will have a minimum cGPA of 3.0 and have completed 15 FCEs. Permission of a faculty supervisor and approval by the Vice-Principal are required. Those registered in a UC program or UC-registered students should submit a written proposal and application form to the Programs Office (UC173) for approval. Applications for Y and F courses are due by 30 June prior to the academic year; S courses to be submitted by 15 September; Summer proposals are due by 15 February. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

URB434/435/436 Independent Research in Urban Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 14.0 credits including URB235H1 and URB236H1
Contact Information: programs.innis@utoronto.ca
Description: Designed to allow strong students in the Major and Specialist programs to extend a piece of urban research under the supervision of a faculty member from any aligned department. Choice of ‘H’ or ‘Y’ session pursuant to the scope of the research envisioned, the proposed supervisor’s assessment of depth of the inquiry, and the approval of the program director. Proposals, including a letter from an agreeable supervisor should be submitted to the program director by June 1 for a Fall or Year session course and by November 1 for a Spring session course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

URB437Y1 Urban Experiential Learning in Toronto and the GTA

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Deadlines: Monday June 14th
Eligibility: Fourth-year Urban Studies students who have completed INI235H1 and INI236H1 will be given priority for registration. However, high-achieving, third-year Urban Studies students and non-Urban Studies students have also successfully enrolled in this course in the past. Strong academic achievement is the key criterion. Students interested in taking this course should be prepared to commit extra time for the internship component of this course.
Contact Information: programs.innis@utoronto.ca
Description: A method of studying city issues that combines readings, seminar discussions, and field trips with an 8 hour / week internship in the office of a municipal politician, local government, or non-profit organization. Readings focus on community development, urban planning, economic development and local governance. Students must fill out a ballot for the course (available by contacting the Urban Studies Program Office) by June 1st. Enrolment in this course is competitive and at the discretion of the Urban Studies Director and/or course instructor.

Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies Undergraduate Fellowships

Position Type: Research
Application Period: 16th September Deadline
Eligibility: These awards are aimed at third-year undergraduate students who have taken courses pertaining to the Renaissance; interested and exceptional second or fourth-year students may also be considered for the award. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue Renaissance studies at the graduate level.
Contact Information: crrs@vicu.utoronto.ca
Description: The J. M. Richard Corbet Undergraduate Fellowships are intended to provide training and financial support to undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to Renaissance Studies. These fellowships involve one 4-hour shift per week at the CRRS library front desk; students are given the opportunity to be involved in the CRRS community, library, and its various activities.

EDS360H1/Y1 Education Internship

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Deadlines: April 30 for Fall enrolment, November 30 for Spring enrolment.
Eligibility: Prerequisite: EDS265H1/VIC265H1/VIC362H1
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: Students are required to complete an internship in an educational environment. This can be satisfied by participation in an organization with the approval of the Program Coordinator. Written assessment of the internship is required. Restricted to students enrolled in the Education and Society Minor. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Jackman Scholars-In-Residence

Position Type: Research
Application Period: February 28 Deadline
Eligibility: Jackman Scholars-in-Residence (SiR) is an intensive, 4-week paid research fellowship in humanities and humanistic social-science research for upper-year undergraduates. SiR provides students with an opportunity to acquire advanced research skills and experience while collaborating with an interdisciplinary and intellectually vibrant community of peers, professors, and research professionals. Students selected for SiR will 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. Eligible students must apply by 28 February 2022 and be selected to work on one of the projects.
Contact Information: scholars.in.residence@utoronto.ca
Description: Jackman Scholars-in-Residence (SiR) is an intensive, 4-week paid research fellowship in humanities and humanistic social-science research for upper-year undergraduates. Students selected for SiR will work as Research Assistants in small teams on projects led by professors.

LCT494 - Literature and Critical Theory Senior Research Paper

Position Type: Research
Application Period: August 1, 2021
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 14.0 credits and permission of Program Coordinator.
Exclusion: VIC494H1
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study, not otherwise available within the Faculty, with the intent of addressing specific topics in Literature and Critical Theory. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Northrop Frye Centre (NFC) Undergraduate Research Award

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadline: April 30th 2021
Eligibility: The funds may be taken as a form of stipend while conducting research (ie: while performing archival research and writing, or acting as a research assistant on a pre-existing project) or used to help cover a research trip. In each case, you must have a faculty supervisor who is willing to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf in which she/he comments on the project and approves the proposed budget if required. If your proposal is successful, in addition to the research funds and mentoring, you will be given the title of “Northrop Frye Centre Undergraduate Fellow” and invited to participate in NFC activities during the academic year following conferral of the award. Additionally, you will communicate the results of your project at an undergraduate research colloquium. Projects that use the resources of the Victoria University Library are encouraged.
Contact Information: nfc@utoronto.ca
Description: The NFC Undergraduate Research Award provides Vic students with the opportunity to further their involvement with Humanities and Social Sciences research. Given that research in these fields occurs in a variety of ways, different types of proposals are encouraged and will be considered. Students should, in consultation with their faculty supervisor, propose a research project.

REN392 - Renaissance Studies Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 9.0 credits and permission of Program Coordinator.
Contact Information: shaun.ross@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study, not otherwise available within the Faculty, with the intent of addressing specific topics in Renaissance studies. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

REN492 - Renaissance Studies Independent Study

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 9.0 credits and permission of the Program Coordinator.
Contact Information: shaun.ross@utoronto.ca
Description: This course provides an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study, not otherwise available within the Faculty, with the intent of addressing specific topics in Renaissance studies. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

VIC329H1 Internship in Material Culture

Position Type: Internship
Application Period: Deadlines: April 30 for Fall enrolment, November 30 for Spring enrolment.
Eligibility: Prerequisite: Completion of 9 FCEs. Distribution Requirement Status: Humanities or Social Science Breadth Requirement: None
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: A practical or experiential learning opportunity under the supervision of a faculty member, normally at a museum, art gallery or other cultural agency (as approved by the supervisor). This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Material Culture and Semiotics program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

VIC390H1/Y1 / VIC391H1/Y1 / VIC490H1/Y1 Victoria College Independent Studies

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Deadlines: April 30 for Fall enrolment, November 30 for Spring enrolment.
Eligibility: These courses provide an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study not otherwise available within the Faculty. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be made through the Program Director for approval by Victoria College Council’s Academic Advisory Committee; please see application form for deadlines.  Prerequisite: A minimum CGPA of 3.0 and have completed 10 FCEs and permission of College Program Director.
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course
Breadth Requirement: None
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: These courses provide an opportunity to design an interdisciplinary course of study not otherwise available within the Faculty. Written application (detailed proposal, reading list and a letter of support from a Victoria College faculty member who is prepared to supervise) must be submitted for approval on behalf of Victoria College. For application procedures visit the Victoria College website. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

VIC451 Capstone Learning Communities and Higher Education

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: The Colloquium provides instruction, support, and practical experience for developing and increasing leadership and mentorship skills, with in-course feedback and final roundtable presentation. Topics will include theoretical approaches to mentorship, isolation and mental health, the purposes and evolution of higher education, assessment and meritocracy, and what it means to participate in higher education communities in the 21st century. Since the Colloquium includes students working in a variety of Humanities and Social Science disciplines, the emphasis is on interdisciplinarity: you will have the opportunity to interact with first-year students in a variety of areas of study. This course will prepare you with strategies and skills for your practicum experience which will allow you to meet and work with a group of first year students assigned to you (the students will be enrolled in the VIC One Hundred series of courses (or similar).
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: This course examines higher education in Canada using Victoria University and Victoria's affiliates as a case study. Topics covered include learning communities, mentoring, experiential learning, and international contexts of education. Students gain practical mentorship experience through placement in first-year Victoria College courses. Not eligible for CR/NCR.

VIC476 Capstone Seminar in Foreign Policy

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: This senior seminar is offered as a capstone to studies in international relations and political science. It will focus on current issues from the perspective of the practitioner. Professor Wright was Canadian Ambassador to NATO and Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe. How are decisions taken in crisis situations and how are broad foreign policy directions determined? The period covered will be from the end of the Cold War to the present day. Current issues will include the impact of COVID-19 on international relations, challenges to liberal democracy, the return to confrontation with Russia under Putin, international intervention in human rights crises, and the impact of a more assertive China on world order. American and Canadian foreign policies will be analyzed and the role of domestic politics will be discussed. Any current issues will be given historical and strategic context. There will be a good deal of debate and discussion in the class.
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: The seminar involves a critical assessment of current foreign policy issues and contemporary world problems. Issues and case studies to be analyzed include: 1. International military interventions to respond to imminent threats or humanitarian crises, issues of legitimacy and effectiveness. e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Haiti. 2. Canada-US relations in international crisis management, the track record and the way ahead. 3. Globalization, international terrorism, and their effects on sovereignty, diplomacy and international institutions.

VIC493 Vic Capstone Research Colloquium

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: This course is for students who would like to get a deeper understanding of scientific research.  We will discuss the norms, practices and customs in research activities, from the point of view of those actually involved in research. We will examine the relationships among scientists, in the contexts of the publication system, competition and cooperation, ethics, and the application of science results. Relationships between scientists and the rest of society will be considered through questions of funding, public perception of science and public outreach. The starting point for all these discussions will be the individual research interests of the participating students. As a multi-disciplinary course covering all areas of the sciences, we will have the opportunity to compare research techniques, standards and customs across many different scientific disciplines in the physical, mathematical and life sciences.
Contact Information: vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Description: This seminar provides work-in-progress support for students pursuing full-year or half-year Individual Studies projects. In an interdisciplinary seminar, students receive training and practice in project design, professional skills, and effective communication in a variety of fields and contexts. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

WGS460Y The Honours Seminar

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: WGS160Y1, one full course at the 300+ level in WGS, and one half course in WGS.
Contact Information: wgsi.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: Supervised undergraduate thesis project undertaken in the final year of study. Students attend a bi-weekly seminar to discuss research strategies, analytics, methods and findings. A required course for Specialist students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

WGS470Y Community Engagement

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: WGS160Y1, one full course at the 300+ level in WGS, and one half course in WGS.
Contact Information: wgsi.programs@utoronto.ca
Description: The application of theoretical study to practical community experience. Advanced Women and Gender Studies students have the opportunity to apply knowledge acquired in the Women and Gender Studies curriculum through a practicum placement within a community organization. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

DHU437 - Research Projects in Digital Humanities

Position Type: Research
Application Period: Summer Deadline
Eligibility: Prerequisite: DHU235H1 and DHU236H1, and 1.0 additional credit in the Digital Humanities Minor program.
Contact Information: digital.humanities@utoronto.ca
Description: This course is for students who wish to pursue a significant research project, usually participation in a faculty-led DH research project, though it may take other forms. Students must be enrolled in the DH Minor program or obtain special permission of the program coordinator.