Research Excellence

HYRS Student Application Form

STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 4:00pm MT.
DEADLINE FOR REFERENCES: Friday, March 29, 2024, at 4:00pm MT.

Remember you must complete all components of the application - follow the Application Guide for details and hints.

APPLICATION GUIDE TEACHER REFEREE FORM COMMUNITY REFEREE FORM

  1. Complete all sections of the HYRS Student Application Form below.
    • You must have at least an 85% average in each of math 20-1 or 20-2, biology 20 and one other Grade 11 science.
      • Please submit your most recent grade reports - stamped by your school office.
      • Grade 12 courses will not be considered.
    • Have a parent or legal guardian endorse and submit their signature
  2. Arrange your TWO teacher references
    • 2 science teachers, OR 1science teacher and 1 math teacher
    • Please ask them to complete the Teacher Referee form located here.
    • You are responsible for checking that this is completed
  3. Arrange for ONE community reference (non-academic)
    • Must be an adult who is not a relative and who is outside of your high school.
    • Please ask them to complete the Community Referee form located here.
    • You are responsible for checking that this is completed

For students living outside Lethbridge who are unable to arrange their own accommodation, please note the appropriate section on this application form (Living Arrangements).

Personal Information
You must have a social insurance number to work in Canada.
What is the best way to contact you?
School Details
References (You are responsible for ensuring they are submitted on time)
Provide the name of the first Teacher Referee. They should be directed to submit their reference at www.uleth.ca/artsci/HYRSteacher
Provide the name of the second Teacher Referee. They should be directed to submit their reference at www.uleth.ca/artsci/HYRSteacher
Provide the name of the Community Referee. They should be directed to submit their reference at www.uleth.ca/artsci/HYRSreference
All 3 reference letters must be submitted by March 29, 2024. Everyone is busy so give them lots of warning and follow up! It is your responsibility to check that they have submitted the form.
Academic Background
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf.
Check all that you have completed or are currently enrolled in
Are you currently enrolled in or have you completed any of the following Grade 12 courses?
Please note: Grade 12 courses will not be considered for eligibility to the HYRS Program.
You must have at least an 85% average in each of math 20-1 or 20-2, biology 20 and one other Grade 11 science. You must have completed or be currently enrolled in the courses marked with an asterisk. In addition, you need either Chemistry 20 or Physics 20. Please submit the most recent report of your grades, stamped by the school office.
Your Interest in Science and Research
Are you willing to work in a research lab that uses animals in research?
Without biomedical research, many of our life-saving advances in medicine and health would not exist. Key to these advances is the use of animals in biomedical research according to the strictest ethical guidelines. For more information please go to the web site of the Canadian Council on Animal Care, which is the national body that sets guidelines for the experimental use of animals in academic institutions: http://www.ccac.ca/. As participants in university research projects, HYRS students may be asked to participate in research involving animals.
What subject fields are you most interested in? Pick 3:
Choose 3 subject fields from the list directly above.
Essay
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
Attach an essay (minimum 350 words to a maximum of 400 words, 12 point font, typewritten, double-spaced) to this application form. Please address the following points. Remember, we want to hear your thoughts and ideas. 1. Tell us about a particular area of scientific research impacting on health that interests you and why. 2. Tell us why you want to be part of the HYRS Program.
HYRS Ambassadorship Role
Are you able to commit to giving a presentation to a science class about your HYRS experience?
One of the expectations of HYRS participants is that they will relate their research experiences to their peers. HYRS participants are required, upon their return to their high schools for their Grade 12 school year, to give at least one presentation about their summer research experience to a younger science class.
Immunizations
Do you have up-to-date immunizations?
All participants in the HYRS Program should have up-to-date immunizations and be prepared to produce their immunization records upon request. Additionally, participants may be asked to obtain further immunization shots, for example, Tetanus, depending on the type of research they may be working on. If you are not immunized and are not willing to obtain up-to-date immunization or comply with university regulations for additional immunizations, you can only work with those researchers who do not operate wet laboratories, if available.
Living Arrangements | This section is for students from outside Lethbridge only.
I understand and am prepared to make my own living arrangements.
Students must make their own living arrangements while attending the HYRS program. Students who are unable to find living arrangements may wish to consider options such as the Canadian Homestay Network (https://canadahomestaynetwork.ca/). Guardians should contact any housing agencies prior to the HYRS application deadline.
Time Commitment to HYRS
Are you prepared to commit to the full six consecutive weeks of the program?
You must be prepared to commit to the full six consecutive weeks of the HYRS program. You will not be able to take time off for vacations, competitions or to collect awards. Failure to do so will disqualify your application and cancel your placement in the program.
Signatures
Photograph your signature and upload it here.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png.
Upload a photo of your parent/legal guardian's signature.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png.
Upload a photo of your parent/legal guardian's signature.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png.
By submitting this application, you authorize the verification of the information provided on this form and agree that we can follow-up with you via email, phone and/or in writing. The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act (Alberta) and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta). The use of this information will be restricted to the application to the HYRS program at the University of Lethbridge and for the purpose of administering your admission to this program. For questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information, please contact the University's FOIP Coordinator at 4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4; email: foip@uleth.ca; phone: 403-332-4620.