The Amgen Scholars Canada Program is hosted by the University of Toronto. Undergraduates from across Canada with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency are eligible to apply. See the eligibility section for further details.
Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents;
Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year universities in Canada; and
Students in their second, third, or non-graduating fourth year of undergraduate studies.
Canada Program applicants must also have:
A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
An interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
North America Symposium
A signature component of the summer program is the symposium where students hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. Over the course of the symposium, Scholars have the chance to share their summer research projects with their peers and deepen their understanding of drug discovery and development.
Amgen Scholars in the Canada Program meet in southern California each year to network with other Amgen Scholars from the U.S. and Canada as well as interact with leading scientists in industry and academia.
FAQs/Canada
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What is the purpose of the Amgen Scholars Program?
The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at many of the world’s leading educational institutions. The Program seeks to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing science or engineering careers and to spark the interest and broaden the perspective of students considering scientific careers. Ultimately, the Program aims to increase the number of students pursuing advanced training and careers in the sciences.
What criteria do I need to meet to become an Amgen Scholar in Canada?
Amgen Scholars Canada Program applicants must be:
Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents;
Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year universities in Canada; and
Students in their second, third, or non-graduating fourth year of undergraduate studies.
Canada Program applicants must also have:
A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
An interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
Is there only one host institution in the Canada Program?
Yes. The Amgen Scholars Canada Program is hosted by the University of Toronto.
What is the application deadline for the Canada Program?
The application deadline for the Amgen Scholars Canada Program is February 1.
How do I apply?
Information about applying to the Amgen Scholars Canada Program is available by following the appropriate link to the University of Toronto application.
What is the expected number of Amgen Scholars in Canada?
The University of Toronto in Canada will host 10 Amgen Scholars each summer.
Do I need to have attended the University of Toronto during the academic year to apply to the Amgen Scholars Program?
No. Eligible students at universities across Canada may apply.
What about housing, food and travel expenses to and from the summer program in Canada?
Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Please note that details vary by host institution. See each institution’s Amgen Scholars Program website for more information.
Will there be an opportunity to meet Amgen Scholars participating in the U.S. Program and to learn more about biotechnology and drug discovery and development?
Yes. In July, each Amgen Scholar in Canada and the U.S. attends a symposium to share their research projects and hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. The symposium is held in California, and provides students with a valuable opportunity to network with other Amgen Scholars from Canada and the U.S.
Is the cost of travel to and from the Amgen Scholars symposium in July, as well as room and board at the symposium, covered by the Program?
Yes.
Can I apply to participate in the Amgen Scholars Program in Canada if I am not a science or engineering major?
Yes. Although it is expected that the majority of Amgen Scholars will be science or engineering majors, students in any major may apply.
Do I need to have research experience prior to being admitted to the Program in Canada?
No. The Amgen Scholars Program encourages applications from both students experienced in research and newcomers to the field. For students who attend universities that have limited opportunities for students to conduct research, the Program is a great way to gain such experience.
Which areas of academic research will the Program offer?
Areas of potential focus include any disciplines related to the discovery, development, manufacture and delivery of human therapeutics, as well as the overall biomedical and biotechnology enterprise.
Note that the terminology used to define research disciplines may vary across institutions. Please see University of Toronto’s Amgen Scholars Program website for more information.
When will I find out whether I've been accepted into the Program?
Applicants to the University of Toronto in Canada should be notified by late March.
Can I be an Amgen Scholar in more than one summer?
No. Undergraduates may be an Amgen Scholar in one summer only. Each summer a new cohort of approximately 10 Amgen Scholars in Canada will have the opportunity to benefit from this type of hands-on research experience.
Can I apply to the Amgen Scholars Program in multiple regions (Canada, U.S., Europe, Asia, or Australia)?
No. Applications may be submitted to the Amgen Scholars Program in one region only, primarily based on where the applicant is currently enrolled and intends to receive their undergraduate degree. See the Eligibility sections of this website for further details and information.
Can I apply to participate as an Amgen Scholar in both Canada and Asia?
No. Applications may be submitted to the Amgen Scholars Program in one region only, primarily based on where the applicant is currently enrolled and intends to receive their undergraduate degree. (For the U.S. and Canada, there also is a citizenship requirement.) See the Eligibility sections of this website for further details and information.
If I am not selected this year, can I apply again?
Yes. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility criteria, you can certainly apply again.
Whom do I contact with questions about the Amgen Scholars Program in Canada?
