The T-CAIREM Summer Research Program gives undergraduate and students in professional programs at Canadian universities the opportunity to complete a paid summer research project with a T-CAIREM researcher.
In 2027, 30 paid summer research positions will be available.
The application deadline is January 24, 2027 (Sunday) by 11:59pm ET. The trainee and supervisor must complete the application together.
Students in the Summer Research Program must work full-time for a minimum of 350 hours between May 3, 2027 and September 3, 2027.
Info Session
We will hold an online information session to answer any questions from supervisors and trainees about the 2027 Summer Research Program.
DATE: Nov. 27, 2026 TIME: 11am to 12pm ET METHOD: Online via Zoom
You will work full-time with a research supervisor on a project related to artificial intelligence and health.
Projects can cover many areas, including:
• developing or applying AI methods to health problems,
• clinical, basic science or population health research,
• AI ethics and governance,
• health policy,
• patient engagement, and
• implementation science.
You do not need to be studying computer science. Students from a wide range of academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Your eligibility & responsibilities
You can apply if you are enrolled at a Canadian university in:
• an undergraduate degree,
• a professional degree, such as medicine, or
• a course-based master's degree.
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.
You are not eligible if you:
• 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.
How much will I be paid?
Students will receive a minimum stipend of $7,200 for the 350-hour program.
When does the program take place?
You must work at least 350 hours between May 3 and September 3, 2027.
You and your supervisor will agree on your specific start and end dates, and your work hours.
Participants must also:
• attend at least 75% of the weekly Professional Development seminars,
• attend the mid-term check-in in person, and
• attend and present their research at the final mini-conference in person.
How do I apply?
Step 1: Find a supervisor
• Review the list of participating T-CAIREM researchers and their proposed summer projects in the PDF below.
• Contact researchers directly about projects that interest you.
• You can also approach an eligible T-CAIREM researcher who is not on the project list.
Important: A project appearing on the list does not mean that it has already received funding.
[Button to download PDF will go here when it's ready after Nov. 16, 2026]
Step 2: Connect with your supervisor
• If a supervisor agrees to work with you, discuss the research project, your role and proposed summer schedule, and location (onsite, remote, hybrid).
• Students may apply for one project only.
Step 3: Apply together
• You and your supervisor will submit one joint application to T-CAIREM.
Registration Deadline: Jan. 24, 2027 by 11:59pm ET
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on the research project, training environment, student's academic record, and relevant accomplishments. Equity, diversity, and inclusion will also be considered.
