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Undergraduate Research Scholarship

The Faculty of Science of the University of Ottawa offers 16 Undergraduate Research Scholarships of $11,500 each.

A scholarship that goes beyond financial support

2026 undergraduate research scholarship recipients.
2026 Undergraduate Research Scholarship recipients

The Undergraduate Research Scholarship gives students a one-of-a-kind opportunity that’s exclusive to the Faculty of Science. Recipients work alongside world-class scientists and contribute to real discoveries before their first year even begins.

As a research assistant, you’ll earn $5,000 during the summer (July–August) and gain hands-on experience in one of uOttawa’s leading research groups. If you excel in your first year, you can return the following summer (May–August) for $6,500 and further expand your research skills.

Explore a wide range of research areas

Assistantships are available across many exciting fields in science and medicine, including:

  • Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Biopharmaceutical Science

  • Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science & Geoscience, Geology

  • Immunology, Mathematics & Statistics, Microbiology, Neurology

  • Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Virology

Discover a domain that sparks your curiosity and start contributing to real scientific research before your first year of university.

Scholarship eligibility

Each year, 16 scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from across Canada. To qualify, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • Have a minimum admission average of 92%

  • Be starting full-time in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Science for the first time

  • Demonstrate research skills and involvement in science-related extracurricular activities

This scholarship is perfect for students who are ready to dive into real research and make a difference in science from day one.

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