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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.

Apply Today

 

HYRS 
Summer 2026

Spend your summer discovering what health research looks like on the leading edge of discovery in southern Alberta.

Apply Today

 

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Apply by March 22, 2026

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References are due March 29, 2026

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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.

Mentor application


 

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HYRS Showcase

 

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. 

 


Learn more about the ULethbridge HYRS experience from our past participants via the videos and stories below:

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Mentors from the Faculty of Arts & Science inspire next generation of science leaders

The University of Lethbridge continues to champion youth innovation and scientific exploration through meaningful mentorship.
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HYRS - Kieran Schmidtke

While Kieran Schmidtke participated in the HYRS program, found a sense of belonging as a fellow lab member and researcher. During HYRS, Kieran used an analytical ultracentrifuge to study Adeno Associated viruses, used in …
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HYRS - Joel Jansen

Through the HYRS program, Joel Jansen participated in cutting-edge research, met new friends and experienced meaningful collaboration to take with him into university. He learned how to use affinity chromatography and Microscale …
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HYRS - Zaynab Enayetullah

Zaynab Enayetullah worked in the Department of Biological Sciences during her time in the HYRS program. She looked at genes controlling root elongation, research which enhanced her understanding of plant genetics.
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HYRS - Elisha Wong

During the HYRS program, Elisha Wong sparked her interest in neuroscience and Alzheimer's Disease. Throughout her time in the program, Elisha studied many aspects of Alzheimer's Disease including sex differences in the …
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HYRS - Tabitha Gangur-Powell

Tabitha Gangur-Powell had a dynamic HYRS program experience. At the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, she spent time in immunology, trace analysis, soil biochemistry, and entomology labs.
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