University of Alberta Research Internship Program

The University of Alberta Research Internship Program allows senior undergraduate and master's students from key partner universities to conduct research at UAlberta during the summer under the supervision of a faculty member.

Students gain hands-on, practical experience in their academic discipline and receive a stipend of up to $5,000 CAD*.

Placements range between 10 weeks and four months, and take place during the summer (May through August).

*The program requires a $2,000 commitment from the UAlberta faculty member/department; the remaining $3,000 is funded by University of Alberta International.

2012 Internships

For summer 2012 internships, undergraduate and graduate students from the following partner institutions are eligible:

Partners Placements Available*
Brazil: UNICAMP, Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Up to 24 interns
China: Fudan University, Tsinghua University and Zhejiang University Up to 30 interns
Germany: Technische Universität München, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Up to 12 interns
India: IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur and University of Hyderabad Up to 40 interns
Korea: Seoul National University Up to 4 interns
Mexico: ITESM-Campus Guadalajara Up to 2 interns
Oceania: University of Western Australia and Auckland University Up to 6 interns
USA: Penn State, University of Wisconsin, University of Texas Austin Up to 10 interns
*There is a limit on the number of interns that can be funded from each country. Letters of offer will be made on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis to qualified students selected by UAlberta faculty members. Faculties may choose to fully fund additional interns if budget permits

Application & Selection Process

UAlberta faculty members submit a research proposal online and students from partner institutions are invited to apply; selection will follow.

February 1-15

 
  • Students to apply for research internships.
  • Deadline to apply is February 15.
  • Students from eligible partners should contact the International Office of their home university for application details.
  • Partner coordinators approve student apps February 16 & 17.
February 18-29
  • Selection of research interns by Supervisors.
  • Letters of offer will be made on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis to qualified students selected by UAlberta faculty members. Faculties may choose to fully fund additional interns if budget permits.
March
  • Finalization of placements.
  • Letters of invitation produced and signatures acquired from UAlberta Faculties/departments.
  • Letters of invitation sent to students to obtain proper immigration documentation.
March - April
  • Administrative support to facilitate internship
May
  • Arrival and Orientation
May - July
  • Internship Placements
July
  • Certificate of Participation Ceremony
July - August
  • Evaluation

Questions?

Contact:
Bola Fakuade, International Internship Coordinator (Inbound)
bola.fakuade@ualberta.ca
(780) 492-8841