PRESENTATION

Our Undergraduate Summer Internship Program offers students enrolled in a science- or engineering-related bachelor’s degree at a Canadian university the opportunity to receive competitive funding for a 16-week research internship under the supervision of a faculty member at Polytechnique Montréal.

As a participant, you will:

• work alongside internationally recognized researchers and benefit from their mentorship and expertise;
• immerse yourself in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven research environment;
• gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art research facilities and cutting-edge technologies;
• contribute to impactful research projects that advance knowledge and develop innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges;
• experience life in Montréal, one of North America’s most vibrant student cities, and enjoy its rich cultural scene and exciting summer activities.

Application deadline: Sunday, January 17, 2027

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS

Our research teams offer exciting research internship opportunities that span multiple engineering disciplines. Most of the proposed projects can also be continued as part of a master’s and/or doctoral degree.

The full list of research projects available for Summer 2027 will be announced in September 2026.

INTERNSHIP DATES

16-week internships (35 hours/week), from May 3 to August 20, 2027

AVAILABLE FUNDING

Each participant selected for the program will receive a competitive financial package designed to support a rewarding and immersive research experience. This funding includes:

• compensation for research activities based on an hourly rate of $19.26 (including benefits), for 35 hours per week over a 16-week period;
• a living allowance of $2,700 to help offset expenses associated with staying in Montréal;
• a $3,000 admission scholarship for interns who subsequently choose to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree at Polytechnique Montréal.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Program participants who wish to use their stipend for living expenses to secure affordable accommodations directly on campus within a 3-minute walk of Polytechnique Montréal are guaranteed a single furnished room at the ZUM university residences for the entire duration of their internship. The program coordinators will make the necessary reservations for interested parties.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the program, you must:

• Be enrolled full-time at a Canadian university in the 3rd or 4th year of a STEM bachelor’s program (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics);
• Demonstrate a strong interest in engineering, applied research, and pursuing graduate studies;
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (3.0 on 4.3 | 7/10 | 70% | B);
• If you do not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada: you must have a valid study permit covering the duration of the internship.

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION 

Your application may be prepared in either French or English and must include the following documents:

• The candidate identification and internship selection form, duly filled;
• A cover letter describing: 1) your interest in engineering and applied research, 2) your academic and career goals, 3) your interest in potentially pursuing a master’s or PhD, 4) your previous internship experience (if applicable), 5) the reasons for each of your internship project choices, and 6) your vision of what an internship at Polytechnique Montréal would bring you personally, academically, and professionally;
• A scanned copy of all your university transcripts;
• Your curriculum vitae (CV);
• If you do not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada: a copy of your valid study permit;
• Optional: a letter of recommendation from a professor or any other individual able to attest to the strength of your application.

IMPORTANT: All documents must be combined into a single PDF file, in the order listed above. Please name your final PDF file as follows: LastName_FirstName_2027.pdf

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Please send your application by email to stages.internships@polymtl.ca with the following subject line: Last name_First name_ 2027

Application deadline: Sunday, January 17, 2027

EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee made up of representatives and faculty members from Polytechnique Montréal. Results will be announced by email at the end of February 2027.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!