Research Abroad
Summer Research Abroad application deadlines are in December and January each year |
About the programBuild your academic network and get hands-on research experience at a university outside of Canada |
Summer
Travel to another university with the support of Go Global to gain research experience in a structured, supported environment.
Self-directed
Find a research placement independently at a recognized university or institute under the supervision of a host academic. We recommend you start preparing three to six months in advance of departure.
Non-Go Global opportunities
Apply on your own and direct questions to the program organizer. Some programs meet eligibility requirements for Go Global's Self-Directed Research Abroad Award.
Summer
Self-Directed
Source a research placement on your own at a recognized university or research institute under the supervision of a host academic to build an international network of academics in your research area. There is no set time frame or deadline for planning and doing research abroad, though we recommend you begin research and planning three to six months in advance of your anticipated departure.
Non-Go Global Opportunities
Apply directly (with no support from Go Global) for these opportunities. Send any questions directly to the program organizer. Some of these meet the eligibility requirements for Go Global's Self-Directed Research Abroad Award; we encourage you to apply.
Program Name |
Country | Research Areas | Application Deadline |
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Amgen Scholars Program |
Canada Japan Singapore China |
Biomedical sciences | Early February |
DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) | Germany | Various | Late November |
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) - Summer@EPFL |
Switzerland | Computer Science Electrical Engineering |
Early December |
ETH Zurich - Summer Research Fellowship | Switzerland | Computer Science | Mid-December |
Mitacs | Various | Various | Rolling |
Taiwan Educational Experience Program (TEEP) | Taiwan | Various | Various |
University of Tokyo - Research Internship Program | Japan | Physics Earth Sciences Chemistry |
Late January |
University of Tokyo - Summer Internship Program in Kashiwa | Japan | Applied Science Biosciences Environmental Studies |
Early January |
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