Why Should You Do Summer Research?
In the first place....We are chemical engineers and we all love doing research!
Moreover, summer is a great time to gain practical experience in a mentored environment by defining problems and identifying solutions. You are able to work with a professor and work on complex problems.
This is a great opportunity to help you find if research is for you (or not for you!). Working with your professors and classmates in the summer is also a good way to network and make contacts. Summer research can also be used towards your Professional Experience Requirement for your degree.
What interests you?
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.
Explore and find out more here: https://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/u-t-engineering-research/
Moreover, summer is a great time to gain practical experience in a mentored environment by defining problems and identifying solutions. You are able to work with a professor and work on complex problems.
This is a great opportunity to help you find if research is for you (or not for you!). Working with your professors and classmates in the summer is also a good way to network and make contacts. Summer research can also be used towards your Professional Experience Requirement for your degree.
What interests you?
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.
Explore and find out more here: https://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/u-t-engineering-research/
Summer (or full-time) Research Opportunities
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
University of Toronto Excellence Awards (UTEA)
- Sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC)
- 16 weeks of research supervised by a faculty member
- Only open to Canadian citizen 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
Global Research Experiences:
Undergraduate Summer Research Exchange:
APS299Y
Summer Research Abroad:
- 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): This program allows Engineering students to 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): This program 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: Students can find research positions posted in the Work-Study Program under the Research Experience Stream. Make sure to review the eligibility requirements for the Work Study positions posted and review the CLNx resource given below.
International Opportunities: There are several opportunities to gain research experience abroad. Check out the current international opportunities page to discover the various research programs abroad for engineering students.
TRANSFORM HF Undergraduate Summer Research Program (USRP): This program allows Engineering students to 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): This program 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: Students can find research positions posted in the Work-Study Program under the Research Experience Stream. Make sure to review the eligibility requirements for the Work Study positions posted and review the CLNx resource given below.
International Opportunities: There are several opportunities to gain research experience abroad. Check out the current international opportunities page to discover the various research 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): This is an opportunity for students engaging in summer research to meet weekly, learn success skills from experts to enhance their research experience and form a community of student researchers.
- Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD): This annual conference is where undergraduate engineering students gather to present their research to the Engineering community, including fellow students, faculty, staff, and industry professionals.
Other Important Resources
Work with ChemE Faculties
Link: https://chem-eng.utoronto.ca/research/current-student-research-opportunities/
- Summer research projects available at partner institutions for about 12 weeks over the summer
- Supervised by a ChemE faculty
- These projects are suitable for a 4th year thesis (CHE499Y, or ESC499Y), a project for a Master of Engineering(MEng) degree, or a Summer Research project in the Summer Research Abroad Program.
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 looking for a summer internship, a fourth year trying to land your dream full time job, or hunting for a PEY position, their career fair has a company for you.
Link: http://www.yourenext.ca/
Link: http://www.yourenext.ca/
Engineering Career Centre (ECC)
The Engineering Career Centre (ECC) offers services for all U of T Engineering students. The centre provides meaningful professional experiences that help students make a positive impact in the workplace.
The ECC hosts workshops, events and services throughout the year, and runs two work-integrated learning programs: the Professional Experience Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op) and the Engineering Summer Internship Program (ESIP). Both of these paid work experience programs allow students to enhance their technical competencies, strengthen their networks and build their professional experience before graduation.
Link: http://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/
The ECC hosts workshops, events and services throughout the year, and runs two work-integrated learning programs: the Professional Experience Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op) and the Engineering Summer Internship Program (ESIP). Both of these paid work experience programs allow students to enhance their technical competencies, strengthen their networks and build their professional experience before graduation.
Link: http://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/
Career Learning Network (CLNx)
CLNx is a tri-campus community that brings connects University of Toronto students and recent graduates with career opportunities, campus events and services. Internal partners include faculty, staff, and student organizations at all three campuses of U of T. External partners include employers, alumni, industry reps, family supporters and other professionals. Log into CLNx to view and apply for on-campus, off-campus, and work-study job postings, register for events and workshops, access your Co-Curricular Record, and learn more about resources to support your academic and career success.
Link: http://cln.utoronto.ca/
Link: http://cln.utoronto.ca/