Research & Innovation Services

The Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions (AI-HS) program, previously known as Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR), funds the Summer Studentships award. This is an opportunity for diligent students with superior academic records to participate in medical or health research in Alberta during the summer time. The aim of the award is to encourage the pursuit of formal training and career in health research. The eligibility criterion necessitates that the students be:

• registered in an Alberta-based undergraduate degree program in a medical or health-related field
• registered in an undergraduate degree program outside of Alberta, and desiring to engage in research during the summer at an Alberta institution
• registered in an M.D. program, and may also hold an undergraduate or graduate degree
• have an exceptional high school record of participation in the healthcare system, and a clear interest in pursuing a health research career
• presently be in the last term of their undergraduate degrees and have applied either to Medical School or to a graduate program that would start in the coming fall. 

The duration of this award is a minimum of two months to a maximum of four months during the period of May - August. This is a stipend only award, which is currently set at $1300 per month. It requires that the applicant be sponsored by a faculty supervisor who possesses both a record of productive health-oriented research and sufficient resources to ensure the satisfactory conduct and completion of research. 

Both students and supervisors are required to submit a final report to the Foundation upon the completion of the award.

For questions and queries visit the AI-HS/AHFMR website or contact Susan Entz, Ethics Officer.

A complete application package should include:

• up-to-date official transcript(s) of the applicant's entire academic record
• a completed AI-HS (AHFMR) Summer Studentship application form
• a letter of reference from a faculty member sealed in an envelope by the referee
• supporting documents

If you have questions, please visit the AI-HS web site or contact Susan Entz, Ethics Officer, Office of Research  Services.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, January 20, 2012 to the Office of Research Services, B610 University Hall.