HYRS

What is HYRS?

HYRS is the Highschool Youth Researcher Summer program. This six-week consecutive program runs annually, at the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and at the University of Lethbridge. The program will run from July 5 – August 16, 2024. Students will receive a stipend of $3,000 for 6 weeks.

During this program, students will:

• Participate in hands-on work with Alberta Innovates-funded research groups at the University of Lethbridge
• Join a team of PhD, Master and Bachelor students
• Work on multidisciplinary projects which may include:
  • genetics
  • neuroscience
  • bioengineering
  • healthcare policy
  • molecular imaging
  • recreational therapy
• Work in areas on the cutting edge of science not yet in textbooks

However, HYRS is much more than laboratory research! Additional activities include:

• Guest speakers talk about their careers in research
• Summer Research Celebration where students invite their parents, mentors, and members of the public to view their research in a symposium setting at the U of L
• Meet other students with similar interests

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 22, 2024 at 4:00pm MT

Are you an Indigenous student looking for research opportunities? Check out InSRA (Indigenous Summer Research Academy) here.

Learn more about the uLethbridge HYRS experience from our summer 2021 students, alumni and mentors via the videos and stories below:

Be a HYRS Mentor

To mentor a HYRS a student over the summer, please fill out the following mentor application. More details on what is expected as a mentor can be found here.

MENTOR APPLICATION

Summer Research Showcase Celebration