Araucaria UARE

Araucaria UARE provides a unique opportunity for talented senior undergraduate students from key partner universities around the world to conduct research under the supervision of faculty members who are experts in their fields. We are proud to offer research projects in a wide variety of disciplines, including energy solutions, AI, health and wellbeing, agriculture and food and others.

Students gain hands-on research experience working under an expert in their academic discipline. They receive a monthly stipend of $870 USD plus airline tickets, immigration fees, and health insurance from the Araucaria Foundation, which will help cover the costs associated with participating in the 3-4 month program.

Research placements are typically available during the summer (May to August), but alternate start dates may be accommodated depending on the host professor.

University of Alberta International (UAI) provides interns with full support before, during, and after their placement. Each UARE participant is offered the following by UAI:

• Coordination of immigration processes and documents
• Campus registration and an in-person orientation
• Professional development seminars
• Academic networking opportunities
• An opportunity to present their research during a poster symposium

Each intern also has the option to participate in the following activities:

• Trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains (Banff)
• Weekly social programming
• Cultural events offered in Canada's "Festival City"

For Faculty Members

The Araucaria UARE program funds placements for interns from key partner universities in the state of Paraná, Brazil to perform research with University of Alberta faculty members.