Research Program

University of Alberta Research Experience (UARE)

Location

Canada

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID PR-31101

At a glance

The University of Alberta Research Experience (UARE) is a prestigious research internship program designed for talented senior undergraduate students from select partner universities worldwide. Its primary purpose is to immerse participants in cutting-edge research under the mentorship of University of Alberta faculty, fostering the development of advanced research skills and real-world experience in a globally recognized academic environment.

Who can apply

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a designated UARE partner institution
  • Have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study and/or be entering 3rd or 4th year of study
  • Have the approval or permission of your home university to participate in the University of Alberta Research Experience (UARE) program
  • Have a minimum GPA of B, or 3.0 on a 4-point scale
  • Suitable proficiency in English to perform research
  • Provide academic transcripts proving current university registration, coursework, and grades
  • Submit a cover letter/statement of intent (maximum one letter-size page)
  • Submit a résumé/CV (maximum two letter-size pages)
  • Provide two academic references submitted directly via the Horizons system
  • Apply only to research projects labeled as UARE and provided by University of Alberta – Research Internships
  • Past UARE participants are ineligible to apply
  • Meet any additional academic background or qualifications specified in individual project listings
  • Submit a complete application with all required documents and references by the published deadline
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Phone: +1 780-492-1136

University of Alberta

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