Every year, the Dean of Science offers paid summer research internships to first-year science, computer science, and mathematics students who meet a certain CGPA threshold. These Dean’s Summer Research Internships (DSRIs) afford students the opportunity to work with professors to conduct research. Currently, students who receive these competitive research internships will be paid about $5880 ($14/hour for 12 weeks @ 35 hours/week) to work with a professor in the Faculty of Science. If you are eligible to apply, you will receive an email from the Dean's Office.
These awards are available to students who have completed their first year of study (or two terms) at Carleton by the time of application. Application deadlines are typically mid-February for the upcoming summer.
Visit this website for an overview of the full application process and note that students can apply to work with a supervisor outside of their home department. Students applying with a supervisor in the Department of Neuroscience need to submit a supplementary application and additional criteria can be found here.
Recent examples of summer NSERC student work have involved projects related to assessment of the impact of stressors and toxins upon the brain, as well as exploration of genetic and cellular mechanisms of obesity, memory and neuronal regeneration. In addition to receiving funds (~$4,000-$6,000) to support living expenses, students acquire cutting edge new skills that will be invaluable for individuals wishing to pursue graduate studies or a range of science based occupations.
The Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (CUREUS) is an initiative that supports students in conducting research with a faculty supervisor. Students can undertake research through the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) where they can receive up to $2250 for their faculty-supervised research. Click here for more details and how to apply.
Through this scholarship program, SciSoc hopes to acknowledge and reward Carleton University students on their experiences, character development and demonstration of various positive character traits through written prompts.
Undergraduate students admitted to Carleton with a grade point average of at least 80 percent will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship. These typically are between $4,000-$16,000 in amount. In addition, there are prestige scholarships awarded to outstanding students; these are the highest undergraduate awards and include, Chancellor’s Scholarships, Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarships, Carleton University Scholarships of Excellence and Carleton University Shad Valley Scholarships of Excellence. For all prestige scholarships, you’ll need an admission average of 90 percent or better. These highly competitive scholarships range in amount from $20,000-$30,000 or could involve waiving tuition.
There are also scholarships for current students as well as external award opportunities that you can learn more about through the Awards Office website.
A bursary is a monetary award that is granted on the basis of financial need. Bursaries are different than scholarships. Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded for academic achievement. Bursaries are financial-need based awards that do not have to be repaid.