1. Study Abroad
  2. Research Programs
  3. ORA Summer Research Program

ORA Summer Research Program

  • Who: Undergraduate and graduate students in science, health sciences or engineering
  • Where: France
  • When: Summer (May-July)
  • How long: 2-3 months
  • For academic credit? Typically, no
  • GPA requirement: 1.6 cGPA
  • Application fee: No
  • Program fee: No
  • Costs borne by student: Travel documentation, flights, accommodation, meals, insurance
  • Tuition: No
  • Financial assistance: $1,500 scholarship from OUI plus a stipend from French Lab (TBD)
  • OSAP eligible: No

ORA logoThe Ontario/Rh么ne-Alpes (ORA) Summer Research Program (SRP) is designed for undergraduate (in second year of studies or above) and graduate science students interested in conducting research with a professor at a partner ORA university in France. Students must be studying science or health science disciplines.

The program runs for either two (2) or three (3) calendar months, with some flexibility. Students who will be graduating in advance of the relevant summer term are not eligible to apply.

Knowledge of French is not required for participation, so long as the receiving professor is aware of the level of the nominee's language skills and agrees to host the student. Some knowledge of French would of course enhance the student鈥檚 experience. Students are encouraged to work with a 魅影直播 professor to find a faculty member at a partner ORA institution who would be willing to bring them into an ongoing, relevant research project, as this is a preferred prerequisite for participation.

Appropriate academic credit may be granted for participation in this program at the discretion of the student's home department.

Drop-in Information session

OUI office will hold a drop-in information session for Summer Research Program applicants on Tuesday, December 16 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). The session is intended to give SRP applicants an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the communication with prospective host labs.

Register for the session

Application

Students submit an application online via IPO website, including the supporting documents.