Research Opportunities
Discovery is in Our DNA
The U of A is ranked second in Canada for artificial intelligence research and 7th in the world for advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our research and innovation spans multiple fields with key strengths in the following areas:
Pursuing research during your undergraduate degree has many benefits, including drawing connections between your classroom material and the world around you, building a portfolio of experience to bring into the workforce and gaining references that can support further education — to name a few!
The Time is Now
With our advanced facilities, leading experts and mentors and funding resources, it's never been a better time to get involved in groundbreaking research.
Participate in groundbreaking research in your first year of study with the Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI). Get hands-on experience with fieldwork, or lead the way with self-directed summer projects.
Then celebrate remarkable work at the Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (FURCA). Whether you are focused on the impact of the opioid crisis on communities or you are looking for ways to eliminate the use of fossil fuels — FURCA is the place to present and discover!
Meet Rachel
Rachel is a second-year masters student specializing in Cancer Sciences. After graduation, she dreams of becoming a physician to continue her work helping patients. See the Instagram post »
I first became interested in cancer in my third year after taking an Introduction to Oncology class. I dove head first into research and am currently working on an exciting project to identify and treat ovarian cancers with specific genetic abnormalities, using precision medicine to help match the right patients to the right treatments.
Rachel
