Call for Faculty Supervisors
2027 T-CAIREM Summer Research Program
T-CAIREM seeks faculty supervisors for the 2027 T-CAIREM Summer Research Program.
The program gives undergraduate and eligible professional and course-based master's students from Canadian universities an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in AI and health research.
In 2027, T-CAIREM will support 30 paid summer research positions. Students will work on an AI and health research project under the supervision of a T-CAIREM member from May 3 to September 3, 2027.
Important Dates
November 16, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Deadline for supervisors to submit a research project for inclusion in the list of potential 2027 summer projects.
November 27, 2026, 11am - 12pm ET
2027 Summer Research Program information session for supervisors and students.
January 24, 2027 at 11:59pm ET
Deadline for students and supervisors to submit their joint application for funding.
Mid-March 2027
Students and supervisors will be notified of funding decisions.
May 3 - September 3, 2027
Students must complete at least 350 hours of research during this period.
How the Program Works
Step 1: Submit a Research Project
• Faculty members interested in supervising a summer student can submit a brief description of their proposed research project by Nov. 16, 2026.
• T-CAIREM will publish eligible project descriptions on its website so interested students can contact potential supervisors directly.
• Submitting a project does not guarantee funding. It only indicates that you are interested in supervising a student in summer 2027.
• Students may also approach eligible T-CAIREM supervisors who have not submitted a project for the published list.
Submit your 2027 Summer Research Project for trainees
Step 2: Connect with a Student
• Students will contact potential supervisors directly.
• The student and supervisor should discuss the proposed research project, training environment, expectations and summer availability before deciding to apply together.
Step 3: Submit a Joint Application
• Once a supervisor and student agree to work together, they must submit a joint application for funding by January 24, 2027 at 11:59pm ET.
• Each supervisor may submit a maximum of two joint applications. Under normal circumstances, T-CAIREM will fund a maximum of one student per supervisor.
• Each student may submit only one application.
Submit a joint application with the student researcher
T-CAIREM will notify students and supervisors of funding decisions by mid-March 2027.
Supervisor Eligibility
Eligible supervisors must:
• Be a registered T-CAIREM member conducting research related to AI and health at the time of application. Researchers who are new to AI in health are welcome to join. T-CAIREM membership is free and available to anyone affiliated with an eligible T-CAIREM Network organization.
Meet one of the following appointment requirements:
• Hold an appointment as an assistant professor, associate professor or full professor at a T-CAIREM Network partner organization; or
• Be a scientist or clinician-scientist at a TAHSN-affiliated institution.
• Co-supervision is permitted. One person must be designated as the primary supervisor and will be responsible for holding the funds.
Supervisors from T-CAIREM Network partner organizations are encouraged to apply!
To help expand the students' and supervisors' networks, non-U of T-affiliated supervisors will mentor U of T students, while U of T-affiliated supervisors will mentor non-U of T and U of T students.
Eligible Research Projects
Projects must involve original research related to AI and health.
Projects may include:
• development of new AI algorithms;
• application of existing algorithms to health problems;
• basic, clinical or population health research;
• AI ethics and governance;
• health policy;
• patient engagement
• implementation science
• other areas relevant to AI and health.
Projects should provide students with a meaningful research and training experience and have the potential to contribute to scholarly work in AI and health.
Student Eligibility
Students from Canadian universities may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements of the 2027 Summer Research Program.
Eligible students include those currently enrolled in:
• an undergraduate degree
• a professional degree, such as medicine
• an eligible course-based master's program.
Students graduating in May 2027 and beginning graduate studies in September 2027 may also apply.
International students studying at a Canadian university may apply if they are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Students are not eligible if they:
• are a high school student,
• have completed your undergraduate or medical degree by January 2027 and will not be starting a new degree program, or
• are enrolled, or will be enrolled by May 2027, in a research-based graduate degree.
Student Stipend & Supervisor Contribution
Each student will receive a stipend of at least $7,200 for 350 hours.
For each funded position:
• T-CAIREM provides $3,600
• the supervisor provides at least $3,600.
Supervisors are also responsible for applicable employment costs, including CPP, EI and vacation pay.
Supervisors who contribute an eligible dataset to T-CAIREM's Health Data Nexus will have the full $7,200 student stipend covered by T-CAIREM.
All Summer Research Program funding must be used to support the student's stipend and cannot be used for overhead or other research expenses.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Before applying, supervisors should make sure they can provide the time and support required for a successful summer research experience.
Supervisors must:
• agree on the student's start and end dates before the program begins;
• provide research experience of at least 350 hours;
• be available to support and supervise the student during working hours;
• provide appropriate research guidance and mentorship;
• help the student prepare their scientific abstract and presentations; and
• ensure required abstracts and presentation materials are submitted by program deadlines.
Students are also required to participate in T-CAIREM Summer Research Program activities, including weekly seminars, the mid-term check-in and the final mini-conference.
Supervisors may also be asked to contribute to the program by reviewing or adjudicating presentations or participating in activities such as trainee rounds, the mid-term check-in or final mini-conference.
Important Program Requirements
Students must:
• work for at least 350 hours between May 3 and September 3, 2027;
• attend at least 75% of weekly professional development seminars;
• attend the mid-term check-in and final mini-conference in person; and
• submit required abstracts and presentation materials by the specified deadlines.
Successful applicants must acknowledge support from the Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in Medicine, University of Toronto in relevant presentations and publications resulting from the funded research.
Ready to Supervise a Student?
Submit your 2027 Summer Research Project
Submitting your project lets prospective students know that you are interested in supervising a student during summer 2027.
Supervisor project submission deadline:
November 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Submit your 2027 Summer Research Project for trainees
After connecting with a student, you and the student must submit a joint funding application by January 24, 2027 at 11:59pm ET.
For more information
Read the 2027 Call for Student Researchers and the 2027 Summer Research Program FAQ for additional information.
Questions? Contact T-CAIREM at t.cairem@utoronto.ca.