Undergraduate Grant
A summer research studentship opportunity for NeuroCAM studies at partnering universities.
Overview
Our undergraduate grant is a summer research studentship opportunity for neuroCAM studies at partnering universities. Students selected for funding will be awarded a $7000 salary for the May-August period.
Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to see if your answer is listed there.
You can also email us at any time about our grants or the application process.
- research@branchoutfoundation.com
Important Information
- Application Deadline: February 10, 2023, 11:59 MST
- Award Announcement: March 17, 2023
- Funding Start Date: May 1, 2023
- Project Duration: May - August, 2023
- Value: $7,000
Eligibility and Conditions
- Research must be in the area of NeuroCAM.
- Applicants are required to identify a supervisor/mentor (an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) from an accredited university for the project who will guide and review the student’s activities.
- Applicants can be Canadian or international students working on their project at one of the following universities:
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- University of Lethbridge
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of Toronto
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Victoria
- MacEwan University
- Mount Royal University
- Applicants must be registered in an undergraduate degree program at the time when they submit their application, or have recently completed one and not started any graduate work.
- If the research work requires either human or animal ethics clearance, evidence of that clearance must be sent to Branch Out before studentship funds will be released.
- Applicants must supply copies of unofficial transcripts and have their project supervisor submit a reference survey on the applicant’s behalf by the grant application deadline. The student may submit an optional second reference letter.
- Application Deadline: Feb 10, 2023, 11:59 MST
- Funding Start Date: May 1, 2023
- Each application must also be accompanied by an academic reference from your academic supervisor, by the grant deadline. Please share this link with your supervisor.