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Research Program

University of Alberta Research Experience (UARE)

Previous cycle deadline

August 4, 2026

Cycle closed. Check the official website for the next one.

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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