Université de Lausanne - SUR Program

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Program dates: 8 weeks from July to August

The SUR Programme at Université de Lausanne hosts about 20 students from around the world to perform cutting-edge research projects within one of the host laboratories of the UNIL Faculty of Biology and Medicine. Students spend time in a laboratory setting, engaging with faculty members on research topics as well as academic activities. Students have the opportunity to attend career guidance workshops in academia and take part in a number of social and cultural activities. At the end of the summer, students present the results of their research on a poster during a joint UNIL/EPFL Symposium and write a final report.

Research Area: Biology and Medical Sciences

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Eligibility requirements

General Research Abroad eligibility

• You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application. We are looking at your Term 1 (Fall term) grades for summer research abroad experiences
• You should have full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience
• You need to be a UBC student in good standing (e.g., not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
• You must maintain a 70% average prior to your exchange departure

Program-specific eligibility

• Be a 3rd or 4th year student by the time the program begins in a relevant discipline.
• Students must be returning for a semester of study following the program. 
• Given the competitive nature of the program Go Global encourages students with an average of 80% or higher to apply.
• Meet any additional lab project requirements as outlined on the program website.

Accessibility 

If you are considering applying for a Go Global program and you identify as having a disability or pre-existing health condition, you are encouraged to discuss any disability-related barriers with The Centre for Accessibility to enhance your full participation in the program.

The Centre for Accessibility (Vancouver) 604 822-5844  

Disability Resource Centre (Okanagan) 250 807-8053 

Transfer credit 

UBC does not recognize credit for research abroad programs and does not grant transfer credit for these experiences. If a partner university offers credit for your Research Abroad program, save the transcript or certificate of completion for your future records. 

How to apply

As soon as you submit your application to Go Global, you will be contacted by the advisor with instructions for next steps. You can apply to Go Global well in advance of the deadline to get a headstart on the rest of your application.

Application deadline

December 13, 2023

Program costs and fees

In addition to paying the Go Global fee following the Go Global deadline, students are responsible for the cost of travel and living associated with participating in this program.

Housing is provided for students participating in this program and is coordinated and paid for by the SUR program.

Funding for Research Abroad

Go Global Research Abroad Award

$1,000 per research experience

Eligibility requirements

All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award near the start of the summer term.

To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses).

If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term. 

You will be automatically considered for the award, so you will not need to apply separately.

Partner University Funding

Accepted participants are eligible for a scholarship of up to 1,500 Swiss Francs (roughly $1800 CAD) for living expenses. Students will be responsible for additional living and travel expenses.  Housing is arranged and paid for by the program. 

Students may be eligible for funds to cover travel expenses to Lausanne of up to $1,200 Swiss Francs (roughly $1,500 CAD) for international travel.

Go Global fee and withdrawal policy

The Go Global Fee ($415.00 CDN) is an administrative fee required for all applicants to Go Global programs. The fee is non-refundable. However, it may be adjusted under the following circumstances.

If you are not matched to a partner university

You are eligible to have your Go Global fee adjusted from $415.00 to $93.25 (reduced by $321.75) if:

• You have applied to Go Global but do not meet our minimum eligibility requirements

• Go Global cannot match you to a partner university

• The partner university does not accept your application and Go Global cannot find another option

If you withdraw from Go Global

To withdraw from your Go Global, research abroad program, you must contact Go Global to request a withdrawal. You will then be asked to complete a short withdrawal form. 

Students who withdraw from a Go Global Research Abroad Program by March 30th will have their Go Global fee adjusted from $415.00 to $321.75 (reduced by $93.25). 

If you have questions or would like to request a withdrawal, please connect with your Go Global advisor or contact Go Global here. 

Pre-Departure policy

UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences. In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:

• All UBC Student Safety Abroad requirements
• Go Global Program-specific pre-departure requirements 

Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.

Contact Go Global

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE 

In-person and Virtual Drop-in advising hours

• Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Go Global offers both in-person and virtual drop-in advising through Zoom during the times listed above.