OpenFieldUniversity of Toronto Excellence Awards (UTEA) in Science
Competitive 14-week summer research award enabling undergraduate students to conduct full-time experimental or theoretical research in physical, engineering, and life sciences alongside leading U of T professors.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate student in good academic standing (minimum B+ / 77% average).
- English language proficiency
- Working English fluency for laboratory operations.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1-page research project proposal co-developed with a U of T faculty supervisor.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty research supervisor endorsement and university transcript.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: CAD $7,500 award for 14 weeks of full-time summer research inside U of T laboratories
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; full student research award.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Annual deadline for Summer 2027 term research)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Toronto documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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