Program Dates & Deadlines
UARE placements must take place in-person for 12 consecutive weeks total.
They may only be shortened by one week under exceptional circumstances with the permission of your host professor due to approved scheduling conflicts.
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Placement Process & Deadlines - UARE Winter 2027
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June 16 - July 16, 2026 |
University of Alberta host supervisors submit projects to Internship Coordinator through the Project Proposal Form [link is now inactive as project collection for UARE Winter 2027 has concluded] |
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July 19 - August 12, 2026 |
Eligible students from partner institutions may view the 22 available research projects for UARE Winter 2027 via Horizons on July 19 & then begin their UARE application on July 20 [links are now inactive as applications for UARE Winter 2027 closed on August 12] Deadline for student applicants is at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Wednesday, August 12th |
| August 13 - Mid-September 2026 | Preliminary eligibility screening of applicants |
| Mid to Late September 2026 | Ranking of eligible applicants by project supervisors |
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Early October 2026 |
Internship offers sent to selected applicants Accepted offers proceed with ISVS staff requesting signatures on documents and initiating invitation procedures |
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October 2026 |
Upon receipt of authorized Invitation Letter from host supervisor and department, immigration instructions and required documentation sent to selected applicants |
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January 5, 2027
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Internships begin; start date may be flexible, depending on supervisor and immigration application timelines. Placements are for 12 consecutive weeks from start date. |
Placement Process & Deadlines - UARE Summer 2027
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June 16 - July 22, 2026 |
University of Alberta host supervisors submit projects to Internship Coordinator through the Project Proposal Form |
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TBD (To be determined) Not open yet - please check back later! |
Eligible students from partner institutions apply to projects. As soon as dates and active links to the application process are available, they will be posted here. Thanks for your patience! |
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TBD (To be determined) |
Preliminary eligibility screening of applicants |
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TBD (To be determined) |
Ranking of eligible applicants by project supervisors |
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TBD (To be determined) |
Internship offers sent to selected applicants Accepted offers proceed with ISVS staff requesting signatures on documents and initiating invitation procedures |
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TBD (To be determined) |
Upon receipt of authorized Invitation Letter from host supervisor and department, Immigration instructions and required documentation sent to selected applicants |
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May 3 - July 15, 2027 |
Internships begin on a date in this range, and placements are for 12 consecutive weeks from start date |