2025 WIN Summer School on Med-tech and Sustainable Nanotechnology

WIN and the Faculty of Health are pleased to co-host a Summer School on Med-tech and Sustainable Nanotechnology at UWaterloo on June 2 – 4, 2025.

The WIN Summer School will offer lab and facilities tours in the QNC, and in-class lectures by WIN members, senior PhD students and post-doctoral fellows.

Open to undergraduate students across Canada in STEM! (you must be a Canadian Citizens or Permanent Resident to apply) 

Sustainable Development Goals

Topic areas:

  • Smart & Functional Materials
  • Connected Devices
  • Next Generation Energy Systems
  • Therapeutics & Theranostics

The WIN Summer School curriculum will be aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Undergraduate Students who would like pursue research in the broader areas of med-tech, be sure to apply before the deadline! We have 5 spots reserved for undergraduate students from the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo

Summer School Details
Dates June 2 – 4, 2025
Application Due Date April 28, 2025
Location

Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC)

University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Notification of Acceptance First week of May 2025
Application requirements

Canadian Ungeraduate Student in STEM

  • Completed their first year of undergraduate studies
  • Must be a Canadian Citizens or Permanent Resident
Application Details

Please fill out the Application form and include: 

  • CV
  • 1-page Research Statement
    • Broad research interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology
    • Alignment of your research interest with UN Sustainable Development Goals
    • Your career goals to accomplish your research interests
Other Details

Successful candidates will be provided:

  • On-campus housing free of cost
  • All meals 
  • An honorarium of $500 to cover full/partial travel costs

Important Dates:

Monday, April 28, 2025 Deadline to Apply.
First week of May 2025 Notification of Acceptance.
Sunday, June 1, 2025 Check-in Date.
Monday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Summer School Lectures & Workshop.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Closing Reception & Certificate Distribution.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Check-out Date.

2025 Summer School Agenda

Coming soon!