Research Opportunities for Math Undergraduates (Spring 2023)

For Undergraduate Students,

Are you aware that even as undergraduates, you have the opportunity to join the Waterloo's top research groups and participate in a research project for a term? 

Why should you consider research as an undergraduate?

·        Work one-on-one with faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers

·        Contribute to the creation of new knowledge

·        Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills

·        Complement and extend your classroom learning

·        Enhance your confidence in your abilities

·        Prepare for graduate-level study

·        Explore your interests and clarify your career goals

·        What's more, you may be able to compete in one of the undergraduate research awards: NSERC USRA or MURA

How do you participate?

1.      These are full-time positions. If you are in a co-op program, you can do this during one of your co-op terms. Otherwise, you can do it in the spring. You are typically paid a stipend, like a co-op job.

2.      To do this, first find a professor who has a potential project for you to work on:

o   You can fill out your information in this supervisor-student matching platform. We will reach out to relevant faculty members to see if there is interest. A match is not guaranteed.

o   You can also reach out to individual professors (like someone you had a class with) on your own.

o   Individual departments may offer additional opportunities (see below).

3.      Then, apply for either an USRA or MURA. Discuss this with your supervisor. This is a competitive process.

Additional information for undergraduate research opportunities can be found at Internal Awards and opportunities for Undergraduate Students – Undergraduate Student Research Awards.

Please contact Jessica Rosa-Vecchiarelli at jrosa@uwaterloo.ca for any questions about CS USRA and MURA Competition.