Summer Research Exchange Program (SREP) is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on research experience at partner institutions worldwide while working towards their University of Toronto degree requirements. Successful applicants travel to one of the international partner institutions to work on research based on their discipline, research interests, and general preferences.  

Students may pursue research on a not-for-credit basis or enroll in a research course offered in select departments at UofT. Students must check with the relevant department for prerequisites and requirements before attempting to enroll in a research course.  

Research placements are full-time for 8-16 weeks between May and August. The duration and exact exchange dates can be agreed upon with the supervisor. If students participate in a program at the host institution that has a fixed schedule, students must follow the program dates. Research projects must be finished by the end of August. There will be no transcript issued by host institutions.  

Eligibility:

1. Degree seeking student throughout the entire process until completion of the program 
2. Minimum 2.25 cGPA (higher requirement by some institutions) 
3. 2+ years of study completed by the time of participation (exceptions apply) 

Nomination: participation requires an official nomination from CIE and nomination is not guaranteed due to the competitive nature of the program.

Funding: successful applicants will receive funding of $3000 CAD plus an opportunity to apply for the needs-based IE+ Award (or Mitacs GRA for some destinations).

Application Process:

1. Start an application on Folio in October, 2024 
2. Apply directly to the host institution (please refer to specific instructions provided via Folio) 
3. Secure a placement or project with a supervisor at the host institution (student’s responsibility) 
4. Apply for needs-based funding (if desired) 
5. Receive CIE’s nomination (SREP is a competitive program and nomination is not guaranteed) 
6. Complete pre-departure requirements (if nominated) 
7. Confirm participation with CIE 
8. Travel to the host institution

**Please note that certain destinations require official nomination from CIE before students can submit applications to the host university, please check individual university application instructions on Folio for guidance.

Research opportunities and partner institutions vary every year, and application deadlines are also different across institutions.

Click HERE to check application workflow, institutional instructions & deadline, and submit your application on Folio.

Individual partner instructions are located in the “Confirm Participation” stage in the Folio Workflow, and students will have access to all instructions when they click the “I would like to express interest in SREP” button in the “Welcome” stage. 

Session 3 (Q&A)