The Undergraduate Research Internship (UW-URI) is an academic milestone that an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo may seek as an additional component to her/his undergraduate program of study. This milestone holds no credit value toward the completion of any undergraduate academic program; rather it is an additional component of experiential learning offered by the University of Waterloo.
To participate, an undergraduate student must be registered in an academic program participating in the UW-URI Program. The student is required to complete at least two research modules and to prepare a "Research Portfolio." A research module is normally one term in duration, may be completed on either a part- or full-time basis at the University, and may be combined with a co-op work term. The research portfolio will demonstrate the acquisition of skills in various aspects of scholarly research, which may include the development of research methodologies, data collection, data analysis, critical analysis, proposal writing, and publications appropriate to the program in which the student is registered. Upon satisfactory completion of these requirements, the milestone Undergraduate Research Internship (UW-URI) will be noted on their academic record.
Financial support is available on a competitive basis; students should consult with their faculties for this information.
Additional details are available from the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Graduate Studies Office, NH, and on the Graduate Studies website.