OpenFieldWestern Robarts Research Institute Summer Student Research Fellowship
Four-month competitive summer research placement at Robarts Research Institute conducting translational research in cardiovascular health, medical imaging, and neurobiology.
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 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate biology, medical biophysics, or biochemistry with minimum 75% average.
- English language proficiency
- Demonstrated English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Coursework in cellular biology, physiology, or immunology.
- Recommendation letters
- One professor reference letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Living stipend of CAD $6,500 for a 16-week mentored biomedical research placement
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges; direct studentship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Summer cohort application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Western University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-14 · Editorial standards · Report an issue