Host an Intern

The 2027 Call for Research Internship Projects is now OPEN!

Submit a project

Are you a University of Alberta faculty member interested in hosting a research intern? Please feel free to review the Timelines posted for an overview of the program.

We encourage and accept research projects from all colleges and faculties, across all academic disciplines, for internship placements at all University of Alberta campuses.

University of Alberta Host Professors, please click the button below to be taken to the google form collecting responses, accessed using your University of Alberta email address. 

2027 Research Project Submission Form

*The above form is NOT for interested student participants; please review our Timelines for when the available research projects will go live in Horizons for eligible student applicants to apply to.

Why submit a project to host a research intern?

  • International exposure for your research
  • Foster collaborations with partner institutions and strengthen research ties
  • Support graduate student recruitment for either yourself or your department
  • Share your skills and talents to mentor and guide global researchers in training
  • $6,000 CAD financial support for students
    • $4,000 CAD is funded centrally
    • $2,000 CAD commitment from the UAlberta faculty member or department
      • A speed code that you are authorized to spend from must be provided in advance, and then will be billed upon the arrival of your placed research intern(s)
  • Research project is showcased at a research symposium (with your permission)
  • Administrative and program assistance provided by the International Student + Visitor Services (ISVS) unit of International Education and Enrolment (IEE)
    • This includes the immigration invitation/FVCA, guest CCID creation, ONEcard fee, and campus registration Person of Interest (POI) processes
    • Settlement services such as a mandatory intern orientation session and an optional 1-hour guided campus tour
    • ISVS Activities & Events such as weekly social and cultural programming and opportunities to join group trips

Date modified: 2026-06-29