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UHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program

*Principal Investigators and Staff can find instructions on how to onboard summer students at UHN on the intranet here .

About the Program

The UHN Summer Training And Research (STAR) Program provides opportunities for students to:

• Perform summer research under the supervision of a UHN scientist
• Attend educational sessions to learn critical research and professional development skills
• Communicate their research with the community during a Research Day
• Receive a certificate of program completion

Who is Eligible?

The program is designed for undergraduate and medical students , but some research positions are also open to graduate students requiring research placements, college students, and health professional learners (including nurses, occupational therapists, and more).

For information on research opportunities for high school students explore the UHN STEM Pathways website .

Why Choose UHN?

UHN is Canada’s largest hospital network, encompassing four hospital sites with expertise in a number of specialties. Each hospital site is recognized for excellence in distinct areas of specialization, a long and proud history, and a highly committed group of supporters and staff. Rooted in tradition and excellence, UHN plays a leadership role in the transformation of health care.

As it stands, 7 research institutes encompasses UHN and each specializes in different disciplines. With a  high level of health research activity and collaborations with other disciplines creates an unparalleled opportunity for a trainee to develop and fully realize their potential as a scientist. Within UHN  you can find great patient care partnered with health research and basic science, with an opportunity to attend a seminar and learn something from leading experts every day.

How to Participate in the UHN STAR Program

The first step to participating in the UHN STAR program, is securing a summer research position under the supervision of a UHN scientist.

There are three main mechanisms that students can use:

Contact UHN Scientists Directly to Inquire About Positions

Students are encouraged to identify UHN Scientists who work on research topics that they are interested in and contact these potential supervisors directly expressing interest in temporarily joining the lab. Students are encouraged to attach their resume and transcripts to these emails.

Note that the process for finding a supervisor and summer student position starts several months before the academic term ends, especially if an application for funding is involved—plan to start your search as early as December or January.

Apply Through Summer Research Programs 

There are Summer Research Programs in some of the departments at UHN and University of Toronto designed to help students find research supervisors.

Each program will have distinct application processes and due dates. Some programs involve applications where the student indicates scientists of interest and successful applicants are matched with a supervisor. Other programs involve students applying to job postings submitted by potential supervisors.

Apply to Job Postings

Occasionally, work or research positions for students will be posted on the UHN Careers Page and/or on the ORT website. Students are encouraged to apply directly to these positions.

Open Summer Research Opportunities

Job postings will be added as they are available.

Interested in Learning Tips and Tricks on How to Find a Summer Research Position?

View the recording of the information session on summer research positions at UHN which was held on December 7, 2023 at 12 pm.

The session shares tips on how to apply to summer research positions – including information on the different summer research programs and how to apply, advice from UHN PIs and past UHN summer students, information on what to expect in summer research positions (ie. pay, expectations) and more!

After Securing a UHN Research Supervisor

1. Review the “New UHN employees Before you get Started” checklist here. This checklist will help students understand the necessary steps to get onboarded, including the mandatory immunizations and training. Students will receive an official offer letter with further onboarding instructions.

2. Register with the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) here . This provides students access to all of the ORT’s programming and resources, including research and career development workshops, the UHN STAR Learning Sessions, and the UHN STAR Research Day.

3. Students may also have access to other educational summer programs , based on the UHN and university affiliations of their supervisor. Explore the educational programs here .

4. Students can apply for awards for their summer research. See below!

2024 UHN STAR Program Learning Sessions and Research Day

The UHN STAR program offers a series of virtual learning sessions to help summer students develop critical research and professional development skills.

Learning Session Dates and Topics:

May 17th, 2-3:30 pm – Research Readiness: Strategies for a Productive Summer May 31, 2-3:30 pm – Setting up For Success: Tips for New Researchers with the UHN Libraries June 14, 2-3:30 pm – Creating Connections: Essential Networking Tips July 5, 2-3:30 pm – Scientific Storytelling: Enhancing Your Communication and Presentation Skills with Dr. Nicole Woods July 19, 2-3:30 pm – Navigating Futures: Exploring Diverse Careers in Science and Healthcare Panel Session August 2, 2-3:30 pm – Advance Your Academics: Essential Insights into Graduate School Panel Session

UHN Summer Research students will also have the opportunity to share their summer research with the UHN research community through an in-person poster session on August 13th from 1 to 4 pm in the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower ( 101 College St ). *UHN summer research students who cannot present in the poster session will be provided an online alternative.*

UHN summer students who watch or attend at least four learning sessions and present their research will be given a certificate of program completion .

To attend the STAR Program Learning Sessions, summer students must be registered with the ORT. By registering, you will gain full access communications for each learning session!

Summer Research Awards

Students are encouraged to explore other summer research awards that they may be eligible for. Some programs will also have awards available for the best presentations at Summer Research Days.

If you are aware of a summer research program or award that you would like promoted on our website please email [email protected].

For more information.

Feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns and we can answer them or point you in the right direction.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program celebrates over four decades of continued success. Today, Dr. Ted Brown serves as the Director of the program. SURP provides an opportunity for undergraduate B.Sc. and medical students (who do not hold a graduate degree) to become involved in projects relating to biomedical research. Projects range across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from molecular biology and cognitive science to clinical investigation and bioethics. 

Why take part in SURP? 

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a wonderful opportunity for you to work with distinguished faculty members, develop sound research methodologies and experience excellent mentorship. Click here to read about SURP in the IMS Magazine.

What do we offer in the program? 

Participants selected for the program spend 3 months in the summer (June-August) in a laboratory or clinical setting, working on a research project. During this time you are encouraged to participate in laboratory meetings, data analysis, journal clubs, and/or appropriate clinical research rounds at the affiliated teaching hospitals. In addition, the IMS offers weekly seminars rendered by eminent researchers from the University of Toronto. 

The summer research program concludes with Research Day in mid-August where you are given the opportunity to showcase your research findings through oral or poster presentations. Highlights of the Research Day include several awards for excellence in research presentation, including a certificate of participation. 

If you have any questions about the Summer Undergraduate Research Program not covered below, please email Sobiga Vyravanathan, SURP Program Coordinator . 

Do I need to be a student at the University of Toronto to apply to SURP?

No, students at any Canadian university can apply to SURP, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements.

Can I send an unofficial transcript/academic history screenshot as part of my application?

Only an official transcript will be accepted as part of the application. You can submit an electronic version of the official transcript.

I am in my final year of my undergraduate studies. Can I apply to the SURP program?

Yes, students in their final year of undergraduate studies can apply to the program, as long as they are enrolled in courses in their undergraduate degree program until April. For example, if you would like to participate in SURP 2023, and you are in your final year of undergraduate studies, you must be enrolled in courses until April 2023.

I am enrolled in pharmacy/optometry/dentistry school. Am I eligible to participate in SURP?

No, students enrolled in pharmacy/optometry/dentistry school are not eligible to participate in SURP. Professional degree students are not eligible, other than medical students.

How do I find a supervisor?

In December, a list of supervisors looking for summer students for SURP for the following year will be listed on our website here . You need to contact the supervisors you are interested in working with.

Can I apply to the SURP if I have participated in SURP in previous years?

Yes, you can participate in SURP again, as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements. However, students are only eligible to receive joint funding for two years with the same supervisor. 

Will I automatically receive joint funding if my cGPA is over 3.7?

No, we have a limited number of joint funded awards, and these are awarded on a competitive basis.

What is the time commitment required to participate in SURP?

Although this is an academic program and not a job, students are expected to be working on their research for a minimum of 35 hours/week.

Are the summer seminar series mandatory?

Yes, all students are expected to attend the summer seminar series every week. Attendance will be taken at the seminar series.

We will not be accepting any international students for the SURP 2024 program. 

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Put your lab experience to the test with a summer research position that will open your eyes to leading-edge engineering research in action. In addition to the many U of T Engineering professors who hire undergraduate students as team members on campus, this is a fantastic way to get a hands-on look at how research unfolds in another country. Of the 300+ engineering students who participated in summer research opportunities in 2019, 80+ students worked in top-notch research labs all over the world, from the National University of Singapore to the University of Queensland.

Professors engaged in research report their results in articles they write for prestigious journals; that’s how engineers and scientists around the world learn about the latest advancements in their fields. When a journal article is published, every team member's name appears on the paper, including the names of undergraduate students who contributed to the work. Even before you graduate, you can begin to build an impressive resume of accomplishments. All hours worked count toward your practical experience requirement.

Opportunities to gain global research experience include:

• Undergraduate Summer Research Exchange : Administered through the  Centre for International Experience (CIE) , this program is a fantastic way to gain engineering research experience abroad at world-class institutions like Darmstadt University of Technology and Chinese University of Hong Kong. Funding to cover basic costs are available for all successful applicants.
• APS 299Y – Summer Research Abroad : This for-credit research-based summer course is now in its second year. Depending on the nature of the research project, this course may count toward your engineering program, or an engineering minor.
• EngSci Research Opportunities Program : Each year, EngSci students have the opportunity to conduct research at a variety of institutions worldwide.

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Undergraduate Summer Research Program (USRP)

The FASE Undergraduate Summer Research Program (USRP) represents a community of students engaging in summer research at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Participants meet weekly between May and August where sessions promote the support and development of ‘success skills’ that enhance the research experience.

In addition to connecting each week as a student community, participants interact with experts from across the Faculty to discuss topics such as Research Ethics, Safety in the Research Environment, Academic Referencing, Scientific Abstract Preparation and Research Presentations.

Do you have any questions? Please contact the Undergraduate Research and International Experience Coordinator at [email protected] .

Program Information

The USRP sessions will be in person on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m .

The first session will begin on May 15, 2024. There will be a total of 10 sessions between May to August and the program will end with the annual Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD) in mid-August (date to be announced), marking the last day of the program.

Participants can attend as many sessions as they wish that fit their interests. U of T student participants who complete a minimum of eight USRP sessions, plus the final project dissemination at the annual  Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD) , will receive Co-Curricular Record (CCR) recognition.

Registered participants will be invited to the USRP 2024 Quercus site starting in late-April which will outline the full schedule, location details, and session activities.

Eligibility

This program is free and open to all undergraduate students who are engaging in summer research in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. This includes both U of T and non-U of T undergraduate students.

Students are eligible to participate in this program once they have secured a research placement or supervisor.

Registration

Registration is open all summer up until the last session scheduled on August 7, 2024. To register, students must submit the online registration form .

For U of T students who wish to apply for CCR recognition, you must complete all of the following:

• Register by May 29, 2024 at the latest
• Attend at least 8 USRP scheduled sessions (if you register between May 23 to 29, then you must attend all remaining USRP scheduled sessions)
• Present your research work at the UnERD conference at the end of the program

If you have any questions, please contact the Undergraduate Research and International Experience Coordinator at [email protected] .

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