Science Internship Program

Overview

The Science Internship Program (SIP) allows undergraduate students the opportunity to integrate work experience into their degree program by completing a paid internship with a Canadian or an International company.

Benefits

Among many other benefits, internship opportunities allow students to develop their technical skills, create professional relationships and explore potential career options.

Application Information

  • For Students seeking more information about internship opportunities, including How to Apply, please review the ‘SIP Requirements’ section of the website.
  • For Employers who may be interested in hiring a talented University of Alberta student for a science-related internship, please review the ‘Hire our Students’ section of the website. Relevant information about program requirements, wage subsidies and internship posting processes are available.

Contact

Program Details

Faculty/Unit: Science
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Credit Received: Non-Credit
Payment: Paid
Location: Other
Format: In-Person
Related Learning Types

Work-Integrated Learning

  • Internship

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to: Students in the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Campus Saint Jean or Augustana.
  • Further information about SIP eligibility, including How to Apply, can be found on the SIP Requirements page »

Recognition + Compensation

  • Internship opportunities are full-time, paid work experience with a company in Canada or internationally. Students who successfully complete 8 months or more of an internship will receive a Science Internship designation on their academic transcript and degree parchment.
  • Students do not receive degree credit for participating in an internship. Rather, it is a “Pass/Fail” experience, or in the University of Alberta calendar, it is “Credit/No Credit”.

Duration, Format + Location

  • Students can choose to participate in 4, 8, 12 or 16 months of work experience as part of the Science Internship Program.
  • Internship experiences are full-time work experience placements with companies. The majority of internships are in Canada but some students may go abroad, for instance, USA, Germany, China and India.