OpenFieldOttawa-Carleton Institute for Biology Summer Research Fellowship
Intensive 16-week mentored summer research traineeship investigating stress physiology, neurobiology, and ecosystem conservation in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
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 third or fourth year of BSc in Biology, Biochemistry, or Environmental Science with minimum 80% average.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English proficiencies.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Completed laboratory coursework in cellular biology, molecular genetics, or ecology.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic referee letter from a faculty lab director.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $7,500 16-week summer research stipend with experimental laboratory access
- Application fee
- No fee for internal traineeship
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges during summer traineeship appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Summer 2027 laboratory traineeship intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Carleton University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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