What to Expect

General Information

You can apply for up to 6 weeks. You will be considered even if you can only participate for a few weeks due to travel or summer school commitments during July/August. However, payments can only be given for the number of hours spent in-person at the university. Students can spend a maximum of 25 hours each week in-person.

The application deadline will be April 15, 2024. Decisions will be communicated via email by May 15, 2024. A match-making session will be held in June 2024. The in-person component of HIP will start in early July 2024.

Matchmaking Session

There will be a 1-day Match-Making Session that all selected students need to attend. These students will receive a Certificate for being selected for the HIP training, with a small cash prize in recognition of their school performance.

Following the match-making session, students can select the areas/topics they would like to work in, and their restrictions relating to what duration they wish to work in-person. We will try to find potential matches to supervisors, with the HIP program sharing the cost of in-person internships for up to 6 weeks. The maximum number of weeks may be reduced depending on budget limitations.

Travel and Accommodations

You are responsible for getting to and from the University.

If you are applying to the HIP program from out of town you will be responsible for finding your own accommodations. University of Alberta dormitories do not allow minors who are not registered in the University to stay unaccompanied. For more information, email guest.services@ualberta.ca or visit Guest Accommodation .