Carleton University Research Opportunity Program (CUROP)
Each summer, the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs hosts undergraduate research internships as part of the Carleton University Research Opportunity Program (CUROP). Under the supervision of a faculty member, each student participant will design their own research project and complete it over the summer.

Students will receive a stipend of $10,000 (this sum includes 4% vacation pay and statutory holidays, less any legislated deductions) over the course of the summer. The expectation is that the research project will constitute a full-time commitment for 16 weeks from May to August 2025.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Have an overall GPA of 9.0;
- Have at least second-year standing in their undergraduate program (as of the date of application);
- Be taking a major in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (double-majors see below);
- Complete work in Ontario and maintain legal authorization to work in Canada for the duration of the program.
Students who will be graduating in June 2025 are eligible to apply for the program.
International students graduating in 2025 interested in applying should reach out to the International Student Services Office (ISSO) for information on maintaining authorization to work in Canada.
If a student has two majors, one of the two must be in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. Students are only eligible for CUROP funding in one faculty and may not hold separate CUROP-funded positions in different faculties.
Students who have received a previous CUROP award are not eligible.
Applications
Summer 2025 applications are due on February 28, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. (EST).
Applications must include:
- A two-page double-spaced research project description that clearly identifies the project and briefly sketches out a methodology (how will you do it), and the expected output. That is, by the end of the summer, what you intend to do your research. You should also outline what skills you anticipate developing and what you expect to learn by doing this project.
- Your resumé.
- Your transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
Students are responsible for finding a faculty member who will agree to supervise their project. Applicants must arrange for the faculty member to email a letter of support directly to the Dean’s Office (odfpa@cunet.carleton.ca) in advance of the deadline.
Application acceptance times will vary based on committee approvals.