Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research and Entrepreneurship (Canada)

About

The Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE) at the University of Toronto Mississauga offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research in the Life Sciences, preparing them for graduate school and beyond while fostering diversity and innovation.

Benefits

• Participants will be educated in cutting-edge quantitative biophysical, mathematical, and computational techniques in the Life Sciences. They will engage in hands-on modules within faculty research labs, work on projects from single proteins to microbial systems, receive training in research translation and innovation, meet entrepreneurial scientists, and participate in workshops within SpinUp, U of T’s Life Sciences incubator.

Eligibility Criteria

• The program is primarily for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate school in Physics, Chemistry, or Cell and Systems Biology. Exceptional second-year undergraduates with experience in physics/chemistry/quantitative biology are also encouraged to apply. The program is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Indigenous, Black, or racially visible individuals.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All Industries