U of T Engineering is home to 120 research chairs and more than 25 multidisciplinary, leading edge research hubs that represent our six Innovation Clusters. These clusters signify cutting-edge research initiatives tackling a wide array of social, economic, environmental, and industrial issues. Our extensive and in-depth research excellence, coupled with robust partnerships and a vibrant entrepreneurial culture, empowers our researchers to create advanced technology-driven solutions that meet the demands of an evolving global market.
Sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC)
16 weeks of research supervised by a faculty member
Only open to Canadian citizens or PR
University of Toronto Excellence Awards (UTEA)
Sponsored by U of T
14 full weeks of summer research supervised by a faculty
Valued at a minimum of $7500
You can also use U of T’s DiscoverResearch tool to search for professors who are doing research in fields and topics that interest you.
Global Research Experiences
Undergraduate Summer Research Exchange
Guaranteed funding of up to $3000
Administered through the Centre for International Experience (CIE), this program is a fantastic way to gain engineering research experience abroad at world-class institutions
4-month internship program open to 2nd- and 3rd-year students
APS299Y
For-credit research-based summer course
May counts towards engineering program or engineering minor
Summer Research Abroad
Open for upper-year undergrad students in science, engineering, and other fields.
Summer research projects available at partner institutions for about 12 weeks over the summer
Research Programs
There are various structured opportunities and programs at U of T with a focus on research. Consider applying to these opportunities:
TRANSFORM HF Undergraduate Summer Research Program (USRP)
Train alongside a multidisciplinary community of researchers to address the challenges of inequity in heart failure care.
Acceleration Consortium Summer Undergraduate Research Program (AC‑SURP)
Provides funding for undergraduates who self-identify as members of equity-deserving groups to gain experiential training in topics related to accelerated materials and molecule discovery.
Work Study Program
Find research positions posted in the Work‑Study Program under the Research Experience Stream.
Make sure to review the eligibility requirements for posted positions and review the CLNx resource given below.
International Opportunities
There are several opportunities to gain research experience abroad.
Check the current international opportunities page to discover programs abroad for engineering students.
Research Skills Development
To enhance research skills and experience, U of T has initiatives that students are encouraged to participate in:
Undergraduate Summer Research Program (USRP)
Opportunity for students engaging in summer research to meet weekly.
Learn success skills from experts to enhance research experience.
Form a community of student researchers.
Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD)
Annual conference where undergraduate engineering students present their research to the Engineering community, including fellow students, faculty, staff, and industry professionals.
Summer research projects available at partner institutions for about 12 weeks over the summer
Supervised by a ChemE faculty
Suitable for a 4th year thesis (CHE499Y or ESC499Y), a project for an MEng degree, or Summer Research Abroad
YNCN (You're Next Career Network)
If you're looking to land your dream job, check out the YNCN Career Fair that is held twice every academic year.
Whether you’re a first year student seeking a summer internship, a fourth year pursuing a full‑time role, or hunting for a PEY position, their career fair has a company for you.
Tri‑campus community connecting students and recent graduates with opportunities, events, and services.
Log in to view/apply for on‑campus, off‑campus, and work‑study roles; register for events and workshops; access your Co‑Curricular Record; and discover academic/career resources.
