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Canada · Internship · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) Geospatial Data Science Practicum

Four-to-six month work-integrated internship delivering spatial analytics, municipal infrastructure modeling, and satellite vegetation monitoring for Northern Ontario public utilities.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Enrolled in postgraduate Computer Science or Data Analytics with minimum 75% average
English language proficiency
Fluency in English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated skills in Python, GIS mapping (ArcGIS/QGIS), and spatial database queries
Recommendation letters
One academic faculty endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
CAD $3,000/month research internship salary + Northern tech industry network placement
Application fee
CAD $0
Tuition / joining costs
Curricular credit placement

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 1, 2027 (Summer 2027 placement)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Algoma University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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