Cooperative Education at
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS:
Science (8, 12, and 16 months)
www.uwo.ca/sci/iip
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Math, Physics,
Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry,
Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Medical Biophysics, Microbiology and
Immunology, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Environmental Sciences
Lauren Starr
519-661-2111 ext. 85300
lstarr2@uwo.ca
Geography (8, 12, and 16 months)
geography.uwo.ca/undergrad/Internship/About.html
GIS, Urban Planning, Transportation, Environmental
Colleen Sutherland
519-661-2111 ext. 85954
csutherl@uwo.ca
Engineering Internship (12 and 16 months)
www.eng.uwo.ca/coop/employers
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Green Process, Integrated,
Mechanical, Mechatronic Systems, Software Engineering
Kelly Sexsmith
519-661-4151
kelly.sexsmith@uwo.ca
Management and Organizational Studies (8, 12 and 16 months)
www.mos.uwo.ca/internship/
Accounting, Finance & Administration, Organizational & Human Resources
Colleen Sutherland
519-661-2111 ext. 85954
csutherl@uwo.ca
GRADUATE SUMMER CO-OP PROGRAMS:
Master’s in Environment and Sustainability (MES) (13-16 weeks)
www.uwo.ca/sci/graduate/future_students/enviro_sustainability
Science, engineering, business, social science, health sciences, education, arts
& humanities backgrounds
Allison McInnis
519-661-2111 ext. 82807
amcinni6@uwo.ca
Master's of Management in Applied Science (MMASc) (13-16 weeks)
www.uwo.ca/professionalmasters/science/
Biological Sciences backgrounds with business
Linda Jack
519-661-2111 ext. 84379
ljack@uwo.ca
Master's of Financial Economics (MFE) (13-16 weeks)
economics.uwo.ca/MFE/
Economics and Finance or quantitative backgrounds
Kara Malott
519-661-4150
kara.malott@uwo.ca
Master's of Public Health (MPH) Summer Practicum (12 weeks)
https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/publichealth/mph
Education, Engineering, Information & Media Studies, Law, Health Science,
Science, and Social Science backgrounds
Diana Lee
519-661-3184
publichealth@schulich.uwo.ca
UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER CO-OP PROGRAMS:
Summer Engineering Co-op Program (10 weeks to 4 months)
www.eng.uwo.ca/coop/employers
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Green Process, Integrated,
Mechanical, Mechatronic Systems, Software Engineering
Kelly Sexsmith
519-661-4151
kelly.sexsmith@uwo.ca
Social Science Summer Internship Program (10 weeks to 4 months)
careerservices.ssc.uwo.ca/get_involved/summer_internship.html
Accounting, Criminology, Economics, Finance, Geography, History, Human
Resources, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology backgrounds
Colleen Sutherland
519-661-2111 ext. 85954
csutherl@uwo.ca
RESOURCES FOR FUNDING A NEW HIRE
ONTARIO CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION TAX CREDIT
The Co-operative Education Tax Credit (CETC) is a refundable tax credit available to eligible employers who
hire students enrolled in a recognized Ontario university post-secondary co-operative education program.
Amount: This tax credit reimburses employers 25% to 30% of eligible expenditures. The maximum credit for
each qualifying work placement is $3,000.
Web link: www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/credit/cetc
INDUSTRIAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS (I-USRA)
I-USRAs benefit private-sector profit based companies that conduct R&D on site, including applied and basic
research, experimental design or support work.
Amount: The maximum grant for each fiscal year is $4,500.
Web link: www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/ug-pc/usrai-brpci_eng.asp
Contact: nserc-ontraio@nserc-crsng.gc.ca or 905-403-0924
MITACS “ACCELERATE”
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from all disciplines can apply their specialized expertise to
business-related research challenges. Armed with the very latest tools, techniques, and innovations, the intern
brings a new perspective to the problem faced by the industry partner. Interns transfer their skills from theory
to real-world application, while the companies gain a competitive advantage by accessing high-quality research
expertise.
Amount: Each 4-month internship project receives $15,000 in direct funding, with the partner organization
and Mitacs each providing $7,500
Web link: www.mitacs.ca/accelerate