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Part I- Program Information
In order to participate in the LMP SURE Program, you must:
a) Have at least a B+ (cGPA of 3.3) average in an undergraduate program;
b) Be registered in a full-time undergraduate program in the academic term immediately prior to the SURE program and expect to return to full-time graduate or undergraduate studies at the end of the research program;
c) Secure a LMP supervisor before applying;
d) Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student located in Canada with valid student visa.
Students who have completed their undergraduate program by the start of the LMP SURE program (May 6, 2024) are not eligible, unless:
(1) they have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate professional program (e.g., medical undergraduate degree program), or
(2) they have been accepted into a graduate program which they have not yet begun.
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Program expectation:
To take part in the program, you must be able to:
a) Be available to work in a laboratory for a minimum of 12 weeks full-time research beginning in May 2024 (dates to be determined between you and your supervisor);
b) attend the orientation session on May 6, 2024;
c) participate in the LMP SURE Program Research Day on August 9, 2024.
How often you are expected to be in the lab is something you will have to discuss and decide with your supervisor. There is no set schedule and your lab hours are dependent on the expectation of the supervisor, project needs, and workload to complete the project.
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Stipend and Awards:
All students receive a minimum $5,500 stipend provided either by the Supervisor or a combination of external awards and the Supervisor. There are a number of competitive undergraduate summer student awards available. Please see the LMP SURE Program Stipend and Awards webpage for more details and terms and conditions.
https://lmp.utoronto.ca/lmp-summer-undergraduate-research-experience-program-sure
Students without award- $5,500 supervisor's contribution
Students with UROP/Early Award- $2,500 award plus $3,500 supervisor's contribution ($6,000 total)
Students with NSERC USRA (16-week)- $6,000 NSERC plus $2,000 supervisor's contribution ($8,000 total)
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Instructions:
Complete this online form along with signatures, and submit this with your transcript (a printout from ACORN for UofT students showing marks from all university courses is acceptable). Under the Academic Info (Part III) of this form, you will be able to upload your transcript / statement of results.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE is February 27, 2024
To be considered for departmental awards, you must apply by the February 27 deadline. Applications for admission to the LMP SURE program will continue to be accepted until the start of the program in May, but will be ineligible for department awards.
Admission to the LMP SURE program is not considered competitive. All students who meet eligibility criteria and have matched with a LMP faculty member will be admitted. Applicants will be notified by email.
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A special link to resume the form will be sent to your email address.
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