Summer Research Studentships

Organizations involved in health research and innovation in Alberta often struggle to find early-stage talent with hands-on research experience. The Summer Research Studentships (SRS) program helps bridge that gap by supporting paid, short-term research placements for undergraduate students, while strengthening the broader health and life sciences ecosystem. Delivered by Alberta Innovates and administered through participating post-secondary institutions, the program is designed to spark student interest in health research and accelerate discoveries that can move into real-world care and technology applications.

Through SRS, eligible nonprofits and research teams hosted at Alberta universities can engage undergraduate students in meaningful summer research projects, typically lasting up to four months. Projects often align with priority areas such as digital health, data-enabled health transformation, and health technology innovation, making the program especially relevant for organizations working at the intersection of healthcare and information technology. In addition to contributing to active research, students gain exposure to workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities that help build future-ready skills for the health innovation sector.

Because funding amounts and application timelines are managed by each participating institution, the program remains flexible and is generally available on an ongoing basis. For Alberta-based organizations interested in developing talent pipelines while advancing health-focused research, exploring the full details of the Summer Research Studentships through GrantHub can help clarify how this opportunity may fit your goals.