Opportunities
Research opportunities
Summer research, global exchanges, skills development and the resources you need to find your lab.
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U of T Engineering is home to 120 research chairs and more than 25 multidisciplinary, leading-edge research hubs. These clusters tackle social, economic, environmental and industrial challenges.
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Summer (or full-time) research
USRA (NSERC)
- Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- Sponsored by NSERC.
- 16 weeks of research supervised by a faculty member.
- Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents only.
UTEA (U of T Excellence)
- University of Toronto Excellence Awards
- Sponsored by U of T.
- 14 full weeks of summer research.
- Valued at a minimum of $7,500.
- Use the Discover Research tool to find professors.
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Global research experiences
Summer Research Exchange
- Guaranteed funding of up to $3,000.
- Administered through the Centre for International Experience (CIE).
- Gain engineering research experience abroad at world-class institutions.
- 4-month internship for 2nd- and 3rd-year students.
APS299Y
- For-credit, research-based summer course.
- May count towards your engineering program or an engineering minor.
Summer Research Abroad
- Open to upper-year undergraduates in science and engineering.
- Projects at partner institutions for about 12 weeks over the summer.
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Research programs
TRANSFORM HF (USRP)
- Train alongside a multidisciplinary community of researchers.
- Address challenges of inequity in heart failure care.
AC-SURP
- Acceleration Consortium
- Funding for undergraduates from equity-deserving groups.
- Experiential training in accelerated materials and molecule discovery.
Work Study Program
- Find research positions under the “Research Experience Stream”.
- Review eligibility on CLNx (linked below).
International Opportunities
- Various opportunities to gain research experience abroad.
- Check the international opportunities page for current programs.
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Skills development
USRP Community
- Undergraduate Summer Research Program
- Meet weekly with other summer researchers.
- Learn success skills from experts.
- Form a community of student peers.
UnERD
- Undergraduate Engineering Research Day
- Annual conference to present your research.
- Audience includes students, faculty, staff and industry professionals.
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Important resources
ChemE Faculty Projects
- Summer research projects supervised by ChemE faculty.
- Suitable for 4th-year thesis or MEng projects.
YNCN
- You’re Next Career Network
- Career fairs held twice each academic year.
- Great for internships, PEY and full-time roles.
Engineering Career Centre
- Supports PEY Co-op and ESIP.
- Hosts workshops and events throughout the year.
CLNx
- Career Learning Network
- Apply for Work-Study roles (on and off campus).
- Access your Co-Curricular Record.