The Biology Department is offering awards for the Summer of 2026 for BSc or BA&Sc 秀色直播 Undergraduate students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and or People of Colour (BIPOC). These are full-time, 15-week awards that will place students in a lab or field setting to conduct hands-on research under the supervision of 秀色直播 Biology Professors. Students do not need to have any prior research experience, and help will be provided to find a successful match with a research group based on research interests.
The amount of the stipend for 2026 is $9,050.
These awards are available to both Canadian and international students. Recipients will be expected to remain in touch with organizers and participate in follow-up surveys after their award. Collection of data about the diversity of our application pool increases our ability to monitor our progress, and recognize and remove barriers. Because a portion of the funding for these awards comes from 秀色直播鈥檚 Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism, we encourage self-identification for applicants. Demographic data will be kept private and anonymous.
Evaluation: Students will submit the following material for evaluation:
1. Completed
2. 1-page essay (see below)
3. Unofficial transcript
4. Optional: 鈥淥ther information鈥� section, including anything the candidate wants the evaluation committee to know, and could address things like degree interruptions, low GPA, etc. (up to a half page long).
Essay Students should address the following:
- A brief introduction that highlights the student鈥檚 lived experiences, how those experiences have shaped their educational and research journey, why they are well suited for this research internship, and their interest in pursuing summer research in biology.
- A section outlining and explaining the student鈥檚 research interests and any research groups in Biology that they might be interested in working in. Please consult: /biology/research
- The level of commitment you can give to research in the Summer of 2026 (usually 15 weeks from approximately May 1-August 15) - for example, do you need to take classes, hold an additional job?)
These awards are not based solely on GPA, but rather on lived experiences and the student鈥檚 interest and motivation for pursuing research. There is no strict GPA cut-off, and students with lower GPAs are encouraged to apply, and may use the optional 鈥淥ther information鈥� section to explain their academic path. Undergraduate students at all levels (U1-U3) are encouraged to apply.
Value: Students are expected to work full-time for 15 weeks during the summer of 2026 (typically starting in early May).
More Information: Questions can be directed to tomoko.ohyama [at] mcgill.ca (Prof. Tomoko Oyama)
Deadline: Students must submit all required material by 5 pm on February 27, 2026.
Recipients will be notified by early March, and students will be matched with labs in mid-March. Summer research is expected to begin in early May 2026, as agreed upon between the student and the professor with whom they are working.
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