University of Toronto 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The astronomy group at the University of Toronto is inviting applications to their 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) for undergraduate students currently enrolled in Astronomy, Physics or Engineering programs.

02 January 2018

DURP_POSTERThe annual Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students in Astronomy, Physics and Engineering to prepare for a career in scientific research.

Over the 16-week program, students will:

 

  • Experience what a career in research is like by independently conducting a project related to on-going astronomical research at U of T
  • Collaborate with U of T astronomers
  • Enhance their computing skills
  • Improve their research writing and communication skills
  • Learn about research being conducted at U of T
  • Have an opportunity to participate in U of T public outreach activities

Students will work with astronomers from the Dunlap Institute, the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics (DAA), or the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), depending on the student's research interest, choice of supervisor, or choice of research project.

U of T's SURP is a unique opportunity to work within a group comprising three units with complementary expertise in observational research, astronomical technology (Dunlap), and theoretical astrophysics (CITA).

Students will receive a $10,000 CAD stipend.

The program runs from 7 May to 24 August 2018.

The deadline for applications is 26 January 2018.

For full details and to apply, visit:

http://www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/SURP
or http://www.cita.utoronto.ca/SURP