Undergraduate research opportunities
The Cheriton School of Computer Science provides several exciting part-time and full-time research opportunities to its undergraduate students. These awards provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in research by working part-time or full-time for a term with a faculty member in their area of interest. Undergraduate students should consider pursuing awards like the NSERC USRA if they are interested in research or help them decide whether they want to continue their studies on a graduate level.
Thinking of Graduate studies?
Passionate about research and interested in continuing your education by pursuing graduate studies? Consider applying to the combined bachelor's/master's programs that allow students to start graduate studies during the last year of their undergraduate studies.
Research awards and scholarships
CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Award
The CRA's Outstanding Undergraduate Award program recognizes undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential. Typical applicants are in their last year of studies and know one or more professors who can write strong letters supporting their research abilities.
If you feel that you are a strong candidate for this award, please contact the Computer Science awards co-ordinator in August or September as applications are due in early fall.
Undergraduate students in research
Ruidi Wei and Ava Pun receive the Jessie W. H. Zou Memorial Awards
Two Computer Science students won the Jessie W. H. Zou Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research.
This award was created by Computer Science Professor Ming Li and his family to honour his late wife Jessie Wenhui Zou. It recognizes excellence in undergraduate research and is valued at $1000.
Daekun Kim receives 2022 Jessie W.H. Zou Memorial Award
Daekun Kim, a third-year software engineering student, has received the 2022 Jessie W.H. Zou Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. Established in 2012, the $1,000 annual award recognizes excellence in research conducted by an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Cheriton School of Computer Science students receive 2022 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards
Four students at the Cheriton School of Computer Science are recipients of the Computing Research Association’s 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards. The annual CRA awards program recognizes undergraduate students from universities across North America who have distinguished themselves by conducting exceptional research in an area of computer science.
Nicholas Vadivelu receives 2021 Jessie W.H. Zou Memorial Award
Nicholas Vadivelu, an undergraduate student majoring in computer science and statistics, has received the 2021 Jessie W.H. Zou Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. Established in 2012, this prestigious annual award recognizes excellence in research conducted by an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Mathematics.