Research Opportunities

The seroMARK Research Team at SickKids is looking for students to assist with our study visits to different areas of Ontario, including Hamilton! Our studies investigate how racialized minority groups, including Black communities, have been affected by COVID-19. 

  • We are looking for McMaster Advisors who will assist with our study visits to Hamilton by recruiting participants, disseminating flyers, and assisting with execution of our research study. This will include posting on social media, presenting the study to classmates, recruiting people from your network to participate, and more. The ideal candidates are highly connected individuals who can promote our study effectively, over a large network of people from all different areas of the McMaster community.

    Our upcoming study visit to McMaster is February 6th and we would expect those chosen to attend for part of the day. By being part of our team, it is an opportunity for you to assist with the promotion of a meaningful research project, gain exposure to clinical research, and connect with our team from SickKids.

    If you are interested in this research opportunity, please send an email to nicole.wisener@sickkids.ca with the subject line “McMaster Student Partner.” Please attach a copy of your resume, a short description of why you think you are a good fit for this role, and your Instagram username so we can see the size of your social network.

    Thank you,

    The seroMARK Research Team at SickKids

Want to gain research experience this summer? Apply to the NSERC URSA Award and get funding to work for 16 weeks with a research group. NSERC is seeking undergraduate students who have completed their first year and are sponsored by an NSERC-funded supervisor. 


  • The Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) program supports more than 3,000 students annually and is administered jointly by Canada’s three research granting agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

    These prestigious awards enable undergraduate students to spend the summer months (16 weeks) working with a research group. Students are invited to apply as long as they have an NSERC-funded supervisor in their chosen department of study to sponsor their application.

    The awards have a total stipend as follows for the 16 weeks. Residence accommodation may be available on campus for out-of-town students.

    NSERC stipend(s) (minimum): $6,000 NSERC award + host institution contribution

    To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

    • Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)

    • Registered in a bachelor’s degree program at an eligible institution

    • Obtained a satisfactory cGPA over the past year of study (10.0 or above to apply at McMaster)

    Be sure to check out NSERC’s websiteregarding eligibility + the application process. Note, application deadlines vary by department, be sure to submit the application to your department of interest on the correct date.

The seroMARK Research Team at SickKids is looking for students to assist with our study visits to different areas of Ontario, including Hamilton! Our studies investigate how racialized minority groups, including Black communities, have been affected by COVID-19. 

  • We are looking for McMaster Advisors who will assist with our study visits to Hamilton by recruiting participants, disseminating flyers, and assisting with execution of our research study. This will include posting on social media, presenting the study to classmates, recruiting people from your network to participate, and more. The ideal candidates are highly connected individuals who can promote our study effectively, over a large network of people from all different areas of the McMaster community.

    Our upcoming study visit to McMaster is February 6th and we would expect those chosen to attend for part of the day. By being part of our team, it is an opportunity for you to assist with the promotion of a meaningful research project, gain exposure to clinical research, and connect with our team from SickKids.

    If you are interested in this research opportunity, please send an email to nicole.wisener@sickkids.ca with the subject line “McMaster Student Partner.” Please attach a copy of your resume, a short description of why you think you are a good fit for this role, and your Instagram username so we can see the size of your social network.

    Thank you,

    The seroMARK Research Team at SickKids

  • We are looking for McMaster Advisors who will assist with our study visits to Hamilton by recruiting participants, disseminating flyers, and assisting with execution of our research study. This will include posting on social media, presenting the study to classmates, recruiting people from your network to participate, and more. The ideal candidates are highly connected individuals who can promote our study effectively, over a large network of people from all different areas of the McMaster community.

    Our upcoming study visit to McMaster is February 6th and we would expect those chosen to attend for part of the day. By being part of our team, it is an opportunity for you to assist with the promotion of a meaningful research project, gain exposure to clinical research, and connect with our team from SickKids.

    If you are interested in this research opportunity, please send an email to nicole.wisener@sickkids.ca with the subject line “McMaster Student Partner.” Please attach a copy of your resume, a short description of why you think you are a good fit for this role, and your Instagram username so we can see the size of your social network.

    Thank you,

    The seroMARK Research Team at SickKids

The SickKids Summer Research (SSuRe) Program provides professional and career development opportunities for undergraduate students who are working on a research project with a Research Institute (RI) scientist for the summer.

  • All students enrolled in a university/college undergraduate program in the fall following the Summer Program or enrolled in medical school are eligible to apply (including final year of undergraduate studies so long as you will be, or have applied to be, enrolled in a university/college program in the fall)To find out more information about the SSuRe program and apply to positions, be sure to visit https://www.sickkids.ca/en/research/research-training-centre/summer-research-program/

    Program highlights:

    • All undergraduate and medical students doing research with a RI scientist over the summer months are invited to participate in program activities

    • 15-weeks from May to mid-August

    • Weekly seminars presented by Hospital and RI scientists

    • Career Night where students have a chance to meet research staff from across the RI

    • Opportunity to present research projects at annual Summer Student Symposium

    • Awards presented to select students for exceptional research projects

Sunnybrook Research Institute offers a Summer Student Research Program that provides undergraduate students with a unique hospital-based research experience and showcases the postgraduate environment as a prospective career. The


  • For all our student programs, with the exception of the Focused Ultrasound High School Summer Research Program, students must be enrolled in a university program (it does not need to be the University of Toronto) and hold at least a B+ average in their most recent year of study. Students who have recently completed a program before the summer but who show strong evidence of an intended career trajectory in medical research may be considered. Students holding a visa are eligible only if the visa permits.

    Students interested in a summer placement should contact scientists with whom they are interested in working. It is good practice to send them your resume, cover letter, and transcript when you reach out to express your interest. Once you and your supervisor are in agreement with program guidelines, you will work together to complete and submit required HR new hire documentation. Please note applications are due March 17, 2023 at 4 p.m. Successful applicants will be connected to a platform manager for on-boarding instructions. For the summer student programs in Brain Sciences and Focused Ultrasound, follow the links for separate application instructions.

    Every year, students who have been funded through the SRI Summer Student Research Program and any other research summer student who has been hired through Sunnybrook's research administration is invited to showcase their research projects by participating in the Summer Student Poster Competition held on August 17th, 2023 in the McLaughlin Auditorium.

    Summer students are hired as SRI employees and paid an hourly wage + 4% vacation pay. The supervisor agrees to cover the salary and can apply for awards to offset this obligation. Programs such as the SRI Summer Studentship Award is designed to attract outstanding university students into postgraduate careers. Awards of $3,400 will be given to the top 25 ranked applications. Successful applicants will be notified by April 17, 2023.

Applications are closed, but be on the lookout!

Do you have a passion for biomedical research? The IRIC next generation award is seeking undergraduate students in 2nd year and above to participate in a research internship at IRIC.

This program offers undergraduate students an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week ($4,800) or 16-week ($6,400) summer internship in the field of cancer research at IRIC at Montreal.

Past application