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

Placement Process & Important Dates - UARE Winter 2027

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]

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

Early October 2026

Internship offers sent to selected applicants

Accepted offers proceed with ISVS staff requesting signatures on documents and initiating invitation procedures

October 2026

Upon receipt of authorized Invitation Letter from host supervisor and department, immigration instructions and required documentation sent to selected applicants

January 5, 2027

 

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

Placement Process & Important Dates - UARE Summer 2027

June 16 - July 22, 2026

University of Alberta host supervisors submit projects to Internship Coordinator through the Project Proposal Form

TBD (To be determined)

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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!

TBD (To be determined)

Preliminary eligibility screening of applicants

TBD (To be determined)

Ranking of eligible applicants by project supervisors

TBD (To be determined)

Internship offers sent to selected applicants

Accepted offers proceed with ISVS staff requesting signatures on documents and initiating invitation procedures

TBD (To be determined)

Upon receipt of authorized Invitation Letter from host supervisor and department, Immigration instructions and required documentation sent to selected applicants

May 3 - July 15, 2027

Internships begin on a date in this range, and placements are for 12 consecutive weeks from start date

Date modified: 2026-09-10