Apply to the Summer Research Program
Who Can Apply
The Summer Research Program is for students who have completed Grade 11 and are heading into Grade 12 the next school year.
- We accept applicants from young women and gender diverse students interested in science, engineering and technology fields
- As of 2022, WISEST will no longer be placing students in nursing and nutrition, we encourage young men to explore opportunities with programs such as HYRS.
- Students from anywhere in Alberta can apply.
- Out-of-province students are welcome to apply provided they meet the equivalent eligibility requirements. Please email wisest@ualberta.ca if you have questions.
How to Apply
- Provide your personal information and answer some questions about why you want to be a WISEST Student Researcher.
- Submit two teacher references, a personal essay (a video/audio file), and current transcripts.
We encourage you to listen to the WISEST STEM podcast Episode 3: Tips and Tricks for Applying to SRP prior to starting your application process.
Transcript Details
Please provide us with both of the following to meet your transcript requirements:
- A transcript
that shows all of your high school grades. This could be:- A detailed Academic Report from the Government of Alberta, or
- An official School Transcript showing all of your high school grades
- Your current interim marks for the classes you are currently in. This can be printed off of your online school portal. If your current interim marks are listed as 'in progress', please talk to your teacher or school administrator prior to contacting the WISEST office.
- Interim grades can be submitted up to April 8, 2022, if your teachers have not updated your grades. Transcripts must still be submitted by March 25. Please indicate in your application if you are submitting your interim grades after the application deadline.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply to the Summer Research Program, including submitting all supporting documents, is 11:59 pm, March 25, 2022. Applications submitted before the deadline are appreciated. Interim marks may be submitted up to April 8 if your teachers haven’t updated their marks, but please submit transcripts by March 25.
VIEW THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Selection Process
A personal response must be submitted by email to WISEST. You can choose to submit a response in written essay form between 500-700 words, typed in 12-
What does the response need to address? We want you to show us your personality and make sure you address 3 or 4 of these themes in your response.
- Why have you applied to participate?
- What will be the impact of participating in this Program on you?
- How will participation in the Summer Research Program strengthen your commitment to exploring fields of study and career options where your gender is underrepresented?
- How do you imagine your grade 12 self will be different after participating in the program?
- Why do you think research is important?
- What personal attributes do you have that will make you successful in this program?
- What do you hope to learn by being in the program?
- What does success in the program look like to you?