High School Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) Program
HYRS
Summer 2026
Spend your summer discovering what health research looks like on the leading edge of discovery in southern Alberta.
HYRS
Summer 2026
Spend your summer discovering what health research looks like on the leading edge of discovery in southern Alberta.
Submit a Reference
References are due March 29, 2026
Lab & Mentor Application
Support a HYRS student in Summer 2026! Mentor applications are due May 1, 2026
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What is HYRS?
The six-week program, which includes a $3,000 stipend, is designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and inspire the next generation of health researchers. Whether you’re already passionate about science or simply curious about what a future in research could look like, HYRS at the University of Lethbridge offers an unforgettable start to your journey. HYRS runs annually at the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge.
Spend your summer discovering what health research looks like on the leading edge of discovery in southern Alberta. The High School Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) Program offers exceptional Grade 11 students a unique opportunity to collaborate with University of Lethbridge researchers, exploring career paths in health research and innovation.
From July 3 to August 14, 2026, HYRS participants become part of a vibrant research community.experts during guest lectures and panel discussions featuring health scientists, industry professionals, and current University of Lethbridge
Work side-by-side with ULethbridge faculty mentors and undergraduate and graduate students on real biomedical or health-related research projects.
Experience campus life through tours of our state-of-the-art Science Commons, research facilities, and the surrounding coulee landscape.
Learn from the experts during guest lectures and panel discussions featuring health scientists, industry professionals, and current ULethbridge students.
Share your discoveries at the Summer Research Showcase on Thursday, August 13, 2026, where students invite their parents, mentors, and members of the public to view their research in a symposium setting.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Be a HYRS Mentor
To mentor a HYRS student over the summer, please fill out the following mentor application. For more details on what is expected of a mentor, please refer to this link.

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Summer Research Showcase celebration!
Talk with summer researchers at the University of Lethbridge and discover something new as they share what they have been working on. This showcase highlights undergraduate researchers as well as the high school students participating in the HYRS program.