Research
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA)
Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA)
Summer research awards provide paid employment opportunities for students to participate in scientific research at Dalhousie during the summer. Students will gain research experience in an academic setting and will receive financial support.
One USRA is focused on NSERC-related research, while the remainder are open to any area of research. When such students apply, at least two will be awarded to applicants from under-represented groups. The Faculty of Health partners with the Imhotep’s Legacy Academy to offer an additional summer student research for applicants identifying as African Canadian.
Application deadline is February 2, 2026.
Questions can be directed to Faculty of Health, Research at fohr@dal.ca
Dal Health: A leader in transformative health research
The Faculty of Health has an academic and research vision that is focused on supporting transformational health with a particular emphasis on the wellbeing of people, families, communities and populations.
We pursue strategic recruitment, mentoring, support and retention of highly qualified research academics and develop a collaborative, supportive and efficient research infrastructure. We also aim to significantly expand our student research opportunities.
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